{"id":90904,"date":"2024-10-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=90904"},"modified":"2025-12-14T19:21:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T19:21:13","slug":"state-dept-approves-missile-sales-to-saudi","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/issues\/state-dept-approves-missile-sales-to-saudi\/","title":{"rendered":"State Dep\u2019t approves missile sales to Saudi"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"90906\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"90906\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TODAY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/10\/27\/herve-renard-re-appointed-to-lead-saudi-national-team\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: Herv\u00e9 Renard re-appointed to lead Saudi national team                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/10\/27\/herve-renard-re-appointed-to-lead-saudi-national-team\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Diplomacy and regional developments are the dominating themes both at home and internationally, as Israel struck military targets inside Iran and the US State Department approved missile sales to Saudi Arabia. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING TODAY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The two-day <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/globalproptechsummit.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Global PropTech Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off today at the Movenpick Hotel, <\/strong><strong>Riyadh<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> expecting over 1k exhibitors and 22k visitors. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ralsksa.com\/en\/%d8%b9%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%84%d8%aa%d9%82%d9%89\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Human Resources and Manpower Expo<\/a><\/strong><strong> gets underway in a few hours <\/strong>at the Riyadh International Exhibition and Convention, and will wrap up on Wednesday, 30 October.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- Riyadh i<\/strong>s looking at a high of 27\u00b0C and a low of 23\u00b0C today. Over in <strong>Jeddah<\/strong>, the temperature will peak at 38\u00b0C before dropping to 28\u00b0C. Meanwhile, <strong>Madinah <\/strong>will see a high of 38\u00b0C and a low of 26\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING THIS WEEK-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fii-institute.org\/press\/unveiling-the-8th-future-investment-initiatives-theme-infinite-horizons-investing-todayshaping-tomorrow\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Future Investment Initiative Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off in the capital city this Tuesday<\/strong>, and runs until Thursday, 31 October. The conference \u2014 led by Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir Al Rumayyan \u2014 is expected to draw in top brass from the global finance stage, including Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, BlackRok CEO Larry Fink, Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser, and London Stock Exchange Julia Hoggett, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/global-financiers-head-riyadh-investment-bash-shadow-war-2024-10-24\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>A unified tourist visa proposal for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is expected <\/strong><strong>by year-end<\/strong>, enhancing economic integration and allowing tourists to visit all member states with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/754d00ee-3e0a-4ed7-a898-09696784c9c2\/call-for-gaza-ceasefire-%2B%253cmark%253e-unified%253c%2Fmark%253e-visa-top-news-out-of-gcc-meeting\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a single entry visa<\/a>, GCC Secretary-General Mohamed Al Badawi told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/economics\/57955\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%A3%D8%B4%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%AC%D9%87%D8%B2-%D9%86%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">OIL WATCH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>Oil prices closed last week higher, with North America benchmark West Texas <\/strong><strong>Intermediate near USD 72 per barrel and global benchmark Brent above USD 76<\/strong>, as traders monitored rising tensions in the Middle East, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-10-24\/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-oct-25\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports. The lack of prospects for cease-fire talks between Iran and Israel have fueled uncertainty, sparking a surge in options trading. Adding to the pressure are fears of potential oversupply next year, driven by increased production from non-OPEC producers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">SPORTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Roberto Mancini resigned as head coach of Saudi Arabia\u2019s national football <\/strong><strong>team<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SaudiNT\/status\/1849494859335205072\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The departure of the Italian coach, who was hired in August 2023, came through mutual consensus following Saudi Arabia\u2019s recent home defeat to Japan during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Out with the old, in with the\u2026 old?<\/strong> Former manager Herv\u00e9 Renard was reappointed to lead the Saudi national team, the French coach confirmed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DBmZkA8NsBZ\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">on Instagram<\/a>. Renard The French coach formerly managed the Saudi team between 2019 and 2023, leading a memorable victory over Argentina in the 2022 World Cup. The story got ink from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/soccer\/french-coach-renard-back-charge-saudi-arabia-2024-10-26\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newspressnow.com\/sports\/national\/renard-back-to-coach-saudi-arabia-after-mancini-exits\/article_0332c00a-b555-5fe0-885b-68a85c4df290.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/articles\/c4gxx31d4p3o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a>, and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/5849608\/2024\/10\/24\/roberto-mancini-saudi-arabia-head-coach-sacked\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">NYT<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"ksa\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>***<\/strong><strong>You\u2019re reading EnterpriseAM Saudi<\/strong>, your essential daily roundup of business, economics, and must-read news about Saudi, delivered straight to your inbox. We\u2019re out Sunday through Thursday by 7am Riyadh time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>EnterpriseAM Saudi is available without charge <\/strong>thanks to the generous support of our friends at Cenomi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Want to send us a story idea<\/strong>, request coverage, ask for a correction, or otherwise get in touch? Reach out to us on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:climate@enterprisemea.com\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">saudi@enterpriseAM.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DID YOU KNOW <\/strong>that we also cover <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Egypt<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the UAE<\/a>, the MENA <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">logistics<\/a> and  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">climate<\/a>  industries?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Were you forwarded this email? <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/user\/news-letters\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap or click here<\/a> to get your own copy of EnterpriseAM Saudi delivered every weekday.<br \/><strong>***<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">THE BIG STORY ABROAD- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Israel strikes military targets inside Iran: <\/strong>Israel fighter jets <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/explosions-heard-iran-syria-middle-east-braces-israeli-retaliation-2024-10-25\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">struck<\/a> western Iran and around Tehran over the weekend, killing four soldiers and causing what Iranian officials termed \u201climited damage\u201d to military targets as the country sought to play down the magnitude of the strike. The strikes follow Iran\u2019s 1 October ballistic missile attack on Israel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The strike\u2019s targets<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/satellite-photos-show-israel-hit-iran-missile-fuel-mixing-facilities-researchers-2024-10-26\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">included<\/a> missile factories, border radar systems, and solid fuel mixing facilities critical for ballistic missile production, among others. The strikes notably did not target Iran\u2019s oil infrastructure or nuclear facilities \u2014 two areas that would be likely to trigger a strong Iranian response. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>War of words: <\/strong>Iran struck a conciliatory tone in its statements following the strikes, emphasizing the overriding importance of securing a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon even as it condemned the raid and affirmed its right to defend itself. As Iran\u2019s domestic media <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/e1c7eaf5-834a-4819-bf9b-a39b51e2e8a9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">downplayed the attack<\/a>, the Israeli government remained largely silent, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu banning his ministers from giving interviews in the hours after the strike. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/e1c7eaf5-834a-4819-bf9b-a39b51e2e8a9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/iran-attack-israel-strikes-mideast-war-tehran-35a2b1474e5feedbb200c3aaa557fe60\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/explosions-heard-iran-syria-middle-east-braces-israeli-retaliation-2024-10-25\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On the other side of the globe, Donald Trump is once again <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2024\/10\/26\/g-s1-30151\/trump-joe-rogan-experience-podcast-traverse-city-michigan-election\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">making headlines<\/a><\/strong> <strong> following his interview with podcast host and MMA commentator Joe Rogan<\/strong>, which saw the former US president struggle to stay on-topic and remain cogent throughout the three-hour conversation. Trump repeated much the same rhetoric he has used throughout his campaign \u2014 including suggesting that the US is battling an \u201cenemy from within\u201d and reiterating the false claim that he was the winner of the 2020 US presidential election.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The five-day <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jimsexpo.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeddah International Motor Show<\/a><\/strong><strong> revs up this Tuesday, 29 October,<\/strong> running through Saturday, 2 November. The event will showcase motorcycle and drift shows, sim and kart racing, a lineup of custom-tuned cars, and more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WWE Raw is coming to Riyadh for the first time ever on 2-3 November<\/strong>, kicking off on the back of the WWE Crown Jewel event the day prior, Turki Alalshikh said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Turki_alalshikh\/status\/1845914196032016867\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>. You can book your Raw tickets <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/webook.com\/en\/events\/wwe-raw-rs24-tickets-874393\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>, and your Crown Jewel tickets <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/webook.com\/en\/events\/wwe-crown-jewel-rs24-tickets-116028\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The two-day <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/roadsafety.irf.global\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Road Safety and Sustainability Conference and Exhibition<\/a><\/strong><strong> will open its <\/strong><strong>doors on Sunday, 3 November<\/strong>, bringing global experts together to discuss technological advancements, AI applications, and sustainability in the transport sector.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Kingdom will host the Ocean Race final in 2027 in 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class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2024\/10\/.bab447df-3b80-447b-941b-a3713c9c6d71.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>US greenlights missile sale to Saudi Arabia, signals defense support <\/strong><strong>against Iran: <\/strong>The US State Department approved a USD 440 mn sale of TOW missiles to Saudi Arabia, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/aerospace-defense\/us-state-dept-oks-possible-sale-tow-missiles-saudi-arabia-pentagon-says-2024-10-24\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. NYSE-listed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtx.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">RTX Corp.<\/a> will spearhead the transaction, though details on the quantity remain under wraps. The approved sale comes around two weeks after <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/ece0e854-b519-4d43-8ee4-918e18665b33\/biden-administration-approves-arms-shipments-to-saudi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the State Department approved<\/a> a total of USD 1.05 bn-worth of arms sales to Saudi, including Hellfire and Sidewinder missiles, as well as tank, artillery, and machine gun ammunition. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> The Biden administration <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/6580c4ba-a10f-480f-8098-017383173b48\/us-state-dep%25e2%2580%2599t-confirms-lifting-weapons-sale-ban\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">lifted a three-year ban<\/a> on the sale of offensive weapons to the Kingdom <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/cf589d07-7857-44ff-9622-3d39b431d97a\/washington-could-soon-lift-its-ban-on-the-sale-of-offensive-weapons-to-riyadh\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in August<\/a>, saying that Riyadh upheld its end of an agreement with Washington on drawing back its conflict with the Houthis in Yemen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The approved sales come as Washington reportedly signaled it\u2019s ready to defend Saudi <\/strong><strong>Arabia against potential attacks from Iran <\/strong><strong>or its proxies<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-10-25\/us-offers-defensive-assurances-to-saudi-arabia-if-iran-attacks\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing people it says are familiar with the matter. Gulf states are concerned about the possibility of being pulled into the brewing conflict between Iran and Israel. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/04c88cfd-f56f-4e32-b19a-ff8f5d3d30fd\/faisal-bin-farhan-meets-iran-fm-in-riyadh\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tehran has warned Gulf nations<\/a> not to allow their airspace or military bases to be used in any attack, threatening that \u201cTehran will respond accordingly\u201d if they do.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saudi Arabia condemned Israel\u2019s air strikes on Iran on Friday, referring to the attack as a <\/strong><strong>breach of Iranian sovereignty and international law<\/strong>, SPA reports. The Kingdom also reiterated its warnings concerning continued escalation in the region, urging all parties to exercise restraint and pursue de-escalation. It also called on the international community to take positive steps towards safeguarding regional stability. Saudi officials deny that their country\u2019s airspace was used in the strike against Iran, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/explosions-heard-iran-syria-middle-east-braces-israeli-retaliation-2024-10-25\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">IN OTHER DIPLOMACY NEWS- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saudi assistance to Palestine gets governance standards:<\/strong> The Arab Monetary Fund and the Palestinian government inked a letter of intent to roll out governance standards for financial assistance from the Kingdom to Palestine\u2019s government on the sidelines of World Bank and IMF annual meetings in Washington, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2195309\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">state news agency SPA<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The agreement will see aid efforts geared towards vital sectors accompanied with<\/strong><strong> economic <\/strong><strong>reforms<\/strong>, including steps to increase local revenue and limit expenditures, with additional measures to boost efficiency, governance, and transparency in public finances management while fostering business growth. Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan reiterated the Kingdom\u2019s commitment to monthly aid, while Palestine pledged transparency in fund management and reporting.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/diplomacy\/\">Diplomacy<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/saudi-us-relations\/\">Saudi-US relations<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"90911\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"90911\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">ECONOMY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/10\/27\/non-oil-exports-rise-7-5-y-o-y-in-august\/\">\r\n                            Non-oil exports rise 7.5% y-o-y in August                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/10\/27\/non-oil-exports-rise-7-5-y-o-y-in-august\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Non-oil exports \u2014 excluding re-exports \u2014 increased 3.0% y-o-y, while re-exports increased 18.9% during the same period. Imports fell by 3.9%, the data showed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI:<\/strong> The Kingdom\u2019s non-oil exports <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/e4eb5a7d-2dfb-4ed0-b5fd-d1ce3557553c\/%253cmark%253enon-oil-exports%253c%2Fmark%253e-up-19%2525-y-o-y-in-july,-while-oil-exports-keep-sliding\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">rose 19.0% y-o-y in July<\/a>, as oil exports continued to fall.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Non-oil exports continue to sprint ahead of imports: <\/strong>The ratio of non-oil exports to imports jumped 4.5 percentage points from the previous year to 42.5% in August on the back of a 7.5% rise in non-oil exports against declining imports (-3.9%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Key exports and imports:<\/strong> Chemical product exports increased 9.3% y-o-y and made up 25.8% of total non-oil exports. These were followed by plastics, rubber, and derivatives which were up 1% and accounted for 23.9% of total non-oil exports. Machinery, electrical equipment, and parts were the largest import category, up 5.6% y-o-y and accounting for 26.2% of total imports. Transportation equipment and parts followed, falling 11.7% during the period and comprising 13.5% of imports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>China remained Saudi\u2019s top export destination, accounting for 16.0% of merchandise <\/strong><strong>exports<\/strong>, followed by South Korea (9.6%) and India (9.5%). Japan, the UAE, the USA, Bahrain, Egypt, Poland, and Malaysia were also among Saudi\u2019s top-10 export partners, with merchandise exports to the 10 countries comprising 67.7% of total merchandise exports, including re-exports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>China is also our go-to for imports<\/strong>, <strong>contributing 22.2% of total imports in August<\/strong>, followed by the USA (9.6%) and India (6.2%). Germany, the UAE, Italy, Japan, Egypt, the United Kingdom, and South Korea followed in terms of import volumes, with imports from our top-10 import partners counting for 62.7% of total imports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Ports of the month:<\/strong> Dammam\u2019s King Abdulaziz Port handled 28.5% of imports in August 2024, followed by Jeddah Islamic Port (21.2%), and Riyadh\u2019s King Khalid Int\u2019l Airport (13.2%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ON THE OIL SIDE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Oil exports decline even further<\/strong>: Oil\u2019s share of total exports dropped by 4.8 percentage points when compared to the previous year, and 2.8 percentage points m-o-m, to 70.3% in August 2024. Saudi\u2019s revenue from oil exports declined 6% m-o-m to USD 17.4 bn in August 2024, hittings its lowest since June 2021, with the decline coming on the back of sluggish demand from China, falling oil prices, and increased competition from non-Opec+ producers led by the US, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-10-24\/saudi-oil-export-revenue-slumps-to-lowest-in-over-three-years\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> said. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/economy\/\">ECONOMY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/non-oil-exports\/\">non-oil exports<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/oil-and-gas\/\">oil and gas<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"90913\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"90913\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">REGULATION WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/10\/27\/fresh-regs-for-railway-licensing-passenger-services\/\">\r\n                            Fresh regs for railway licensing + passenger services                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/10\/27\/fresh-regs-for-railway-licensing-passenger-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Meanwhile, ownership transfers, asset guarantees, and concessions must receive formal approval from the authority. Contract terminations demand prior notification and a formal explanation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Licensing + compliance:<\/strong> Operators must hold valid licenses and safety certificates, with all applications and renewals processed under the new regulations. Suspending operations now require approval from the authority. Non-compliance, unauthorized ownership changes, or lapses in safety could lead to license suspension or cancellation. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Operations + passenger rights:<\/strong> The authority oversees service operations, route allocations, and usage fees to ensure fairness. Operators must offer accessible, high-quality services, assist passengers with luggage, and compensate for service disruptions. Passengers are responsible for holding valid tickets and following safety rules, with complaints managed directly by the Authority to uphold service standards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Maintenance + violations + penalties:<\/strong> Operators must adhere to safety and maintenance standards, whether in-house or outsourced. Penalties apply for violations such as unauthorized construction or negligence, unless exempted by force majeure. A full breakdown of the penalties is available <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/10\/2233.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/regulation-watch\/\">REGULATION WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/transport-general-authority\/\">Transport General Authority<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/transportation\/\">TRANSPORTATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"90915\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"90915\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/10\/27\/more-bank-results-roll-in\/\">\r\n                            Alinma and Saib report growing bottom lines in 3Q 2024,                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/10\/27\/more-bank-results-roll-in\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The lender\u2019s total income from financing grew 18.9% y-o-y to SAR 3.7 bn, while total income from investment jumped 20.9% to SAR 529.6 mn over the same period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a 9M basis: <\/strong>Alinma\u2019s bottomline grew 22.3% y-o-y to SAR 4.3 bn during the first nine months of the year. Its total income from financing was up 26.5% y-o-y to SAR 10.5 bn, while total income from investment was up 23.6% to SAR 1.46 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">SAUDI INVESTMENT BANK- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saudi Investment Bank\u2019s (Saib) net income was up 12.2% y-o-y at SAR 517.8 mn in 3Q<\/strong><strong> 2024<\/strong> on the back of gains to total operating income and declines in provisions for credit and other losses, the bank said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=83109&anCat=1&cs=1030&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. The lender\u2019s total income from financing grew 20.3% during the period at SAR 1.77 bn, while total income from investment increased 8.9% at SAR 550.1 mn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On a 9M basis:<\/strong> Saib\u2019s bottomline grew 10.1% y-o-y at SAR 1.45 bn during the first nine months of the year, with the increase driven by gains to operating income as well as decreases to some categories of expenses. Meanwhile, total income from financing was up 24.9% at SAR 5 bn, and total income from investment was up 11.5% at SAR 1.55 bn.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/alinma-bank\/\">Alinma Bank<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/earnings-watch\/\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/saudi-investment-bank-saib\/\">Saudi Investment Bank (Saib)<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"90917\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"90917\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">SAUDI IN THE NEWS<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/10\/27\/sindalahs-grand-reveal-makes-the-rounds\/\">\r\n                            Sindalah\u2019s grand reveal makes the rounds                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/10\/27\/sindalahs-grand-reveal-makes-the-rounds\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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A \u201chandpicked\u201d group of global financiers, entertainers, and influencers will preview the luxury resort island ahead of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fii-institute.org\/conference\/fii8\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Future Investment Initiative (FII)<\/a>, which begins this week. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Sindalah\u2019s debut has been strategically timed to coincide with the FII and drum up<\/strong> <strong>investments for megaprojects<\/strong>, senior research scholar at Columbia University\u2019s Center on Global Energy Policy Karen Young said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MEANWHILE- Kushner\u2019s Saudi business is under scrutiny:<\/strong> Democratic lawmakers called on the US attorney general to appoint a special counsel to investigate former US President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump\u2019s son-in-law Jared Kushner\u2019s business ties with Saudi Arabia, according to an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/10\/2251.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">open letter (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/neom\/\">NEOM<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/saudi-in-the-news\/\">SAUDI IN THE NEWS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n 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style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Acwa Power<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alireza.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Haji Abdullah Alireza and Co.<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alkifah.com.sa\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AlKifah Holding<\/a> as its preferred bidder for developing the Ras Mohaisen independent water plant, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SWPCsmllc\/status\/1846965114047451275\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>. Meanwhile, Spanish infrastructure developer <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acciona.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Acciona<\/a> was named as the reserve bidder.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the project: <\/strong>The project primarily features a reverse osmosis desalination plant with a total production capacity of 300k cbm per day (100k cbm in the first phase), scheduled to operate in 1Q 2028, and 200k cbm in the second phase, expected to operate in 1Q 2030. The project also includes a 600k cbm water storage system, and a power substation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> HOSPITALITY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PIF-owned develop<\/strong><strong>er <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ardara.sa\/home\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ardara<\/a><\/strong><strong> tapped US-based architectural design firm <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/obmi.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">OBMI<\/a><\/strong><strong> to design <\/strong><strong>the first phase of AlWadi<\/strong>, the company\u2019s flagship project in downtown Abha, including four- and five-star hotels, residences, and commercial facilities, among others, Ardara <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ardara_sa\/status\/1848438019113529769\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said on X<\/a>. Ardara also signed an agreement with US-based, tech-focused construction firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parsons.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Parsons<\/a> for the project\u2019s infrastructure and engineering designs, the developer said in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ardara_sa\/status\/1848437778956357649\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a separate post<\/a>. No investment tickets were disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">AUTOMOTIVE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Commerce Ministry is recalling some 16k vehicles due to faulty brake fluid warning <\/strong><strong>lights<\/strong>, it said in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MCgovSA\/status\/1849391993291522158\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a post on X<\/a>. The recalled models include 8.5k Chevrolet Silverado LD, Tahoe, and Suburban models, 6.9k GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, and Sierra LD models, and 579 Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/ardara-development-company\/\">Ardara Development Company<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/commerce-ministry\/\">Commerce Ministry<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/obmi\/\">OBMI<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/parsons\/\">Parsons<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/public-investment-fund-pif\/\">Public Investment Fund (PIF)<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/saudi-industrial-investment-group-siig\/\">Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG)<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/saudi-polymers-company\/\">Saudi Polymers Company<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"90921\" class=\"issue-section markets\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"90921\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">8<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">PLANET FINANCE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/10\/27\/fitch-trims-mena-growth-to-1-8-in-2024\/\">\r\n                            Fitch trims MENA growth to 1.8% in 2024                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/10\/27\/fitch-trims-mena-growth-to-1-8-in-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The agency expects the region\u2019s economy to grow at c. 1.8% in 2024, down from the 2.3% it penciled in last <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchsolutions.com\/bmi\/country-risk\/mena-growth-round-tepid-acceleration-2024-robust-growth-2025-08-08-2024#:~:text=We%20now%20expect%20a%20more,we%20expected%20in%20Q2%20202\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">August<\/a>, according to Fitch Solutions company BMI\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/10\/2181.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">latest outlook (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A rebound is expected next year: <\/strong>The regional economy will pick up to over 3% by next year, according to its forecast.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE to lead the region:<\/strong> BMI anticipates the Emirates\u2019 economy to grow at the fastest pace in 2025, anticipated to accelerate to 5.2% in 2025, fueled by increased oil production and the government\u2019s diversification efforts. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>The UAE is set to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/54d158d4-5a72-498f-9604-196685f72a65\/%253cmark%253eopec%253c%2Fmark%253e%2B-extends-supply-cuts,-granting-the-uae-a-higher-production-quota-for-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">increase its oil production<\/a> to 3.5 mn barrels per day (bbl \/ d) in 2025 after Opec+ raising its quota from the current 2.9 mn bbl \/ d.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BMI also sees strong growth for Saudi Arabia<\/strong>, forecasting the Kingdom\u2019s economy to make a dramatic rebound from approximately 0.3% in 2024 to around 4.7% in 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Downside risks remain: <\/strong>Potential risks that could hamper growth include Opec\u2019s production cuts failing to lift oil prices, which could hinder diversification efforts in the region, Fitch analysts noted during the webinar. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO WORTH NOTING-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Morocco plans to fully float its currency starting 2026<\/strong>, the country\u2019s Central Bank Governor Abdellatif Jouahri said. Morocco intends to gradually remove the current EUR-USD peg and move towards a market-driven currency, with the central bank \u201ctechnically ready\u201d and preparing the banking system for the transition. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-10-26\/morocco-aims-to-loosen-currency-peg-to-euro-dollar-in-2026?srnd=homepage-middle-east&embedded-checkout=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>G7 countries finalized a USD 50 bn loan to shore up Ukraine\u2019s budget and support <\/strong><strong>military and reconstruction efforts.<\/strong> The multilateral loan is backed by income generated from frozen Russian central bank assets. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-10-25\/g-7-finalizes-50-billion-ukraine-loan-backed-by-russian-assets?srnd=homepage-middle-east&embedded-checkout=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global leaders at IMF and World Bank meetings criticized China\u2019s President Xi<\/strong> <strong>Jinping\u2019s recent stimulus package<\/strong>, citing ambiguity as well as a lack of focus on consumer spending and manufacturing overcapacity. Meanwhile, investors are on the lookout for additional fiscal measures out of upcoming meetings between Chinese legislators in November. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-10-25\/xi-s-stimulus-package-met-with-wall-of-skepticism-in-washington?srnd=phx-economics-v2&embedded-checkout=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>TASI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">11,886<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.1% (YTD: -0.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>MSCI Tadawul 30<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">1,495<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">0.0% (YTD: -3.6%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>NomuC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">26,818<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.7% (YTD: +9.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>USD : SAR (SAMA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.75 Sell<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.75 Buy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Interest rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5.5% repo <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5.0% reverse repo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EGX30<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">30,553<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.5% (YTD: +22.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>ADX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9,204<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.1% (YTD: +3.9%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>DFM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4,479<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.3% (YTD: +10.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&P 500 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,808<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">0.0% (YTD: +21.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>FTSE 100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">8,249<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.3% (YTD: +6.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Euro Stoxx 50<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4,943<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.2% (YTD: +9.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Brent crude<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 76.05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+2.3%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Natural gas (Nymex)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 2.56<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.5%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 2,755<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.2%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 67,096<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.3% (YTD: +58.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> THE CLOSING BELL: TADAWUL-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The TASI <\/strong>fell 0.1% <strong>on Thursday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 4.4 bn. The index is down 0.7% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green:<\/strong> Rasan (+10.0%), Arabian Mills (+3.0%) and Talco (+2.4%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Al Baha (-6.7%), Uacc (-3.8%) and Cenomi Retail (-3.3%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">THE CLOSING BELL: NOMU-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The NomuC<\/strong> rose 1.7% <strong>on Thursday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 63.1 mn. The index is up 9.3% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green:<\/strong> Banan (+29.9%), Taqat (+18.5%) and Sama Water (+15.8%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red:<\/strong> Meyar (-8.2%), Dar Al Markabah (-7.1) and Leaf (-5.9%)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CORPORATE ACTIONS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Alinma Bank will distribute SAR 745.7 mn in dividends to shareholders at SAR 0.3 per <\/strong><strong>share for 3Q 2024<\/strong>, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=83116&anCat=1&cs=1150&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. 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style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-30 (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ralsksa.com\/en\/\" style=\"\">Human Resources and Manpower Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Exhibition and Convention Center, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29-31 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fii-institute.org\/press\/unveiling-the-8th-future-investment-initiatives-theme-infinite-horizons-investing-todayshaping-tomorrow\/\" style=\"\">Future Investment Initiative Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29 October - 2 November (Tuesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jimsexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Jeddah International Motor Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Superdome, Jeddah. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>30 October - 3 November (Wednesday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/events-and-conferences\/hia-hub-the-regions-largest-fashion-beauty-and-lifestyle-conference-returns-for-its-fourth-edition-bcyavjex\" style=\"\">Hia Hub 4.0<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">31 October (Thursday): No-visa travel for Saudis to Montenegro on charter flights expires. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">NOVEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2 November (Saturday): WWE Crown Jewel, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">3 November (Sunday): WWE Raw, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-4 November (Sunday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roadsafety.irf.global\/\" style=\"\">Road Safety & Sustainability Conference: Innovating for Tomorrow<\/a><\/span><span>, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2-9 November (Saturday- Saturday): WTA Finals, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-23 November (Sunday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neom.com\/en-us\/newsroom\/neom-beach-games-returns#:~:text=NEOM%2C%20Kingdom%20of%20Saudi%20Arabia,of%20athletes%20and%20competitive%20events.\" style=\"\">NEOM Beach Games<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Neom. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-7 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi-build.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Build<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5-9 November (Tuesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bibanglobal.sa\/en\" style=\"\">Biban24 Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, The Front Exhibition and Conference Center, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-14 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cityscapeglobal.com\/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_campaign=aec24sau-jh-google-prospecting&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw05i4BhDiARIsAB_2wfDfBbmOYXOHRTsyHdX9gTKIvzl_Sr560b_AP9JPewie42f2OQFFbIMaAi8zEALw_wcB\" style=\"\">Cityscape Global<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-22 November (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wipo.int\/diplomatic-conferences\/en\/design-law\/practical-information.html\" style=\"\">The Diplomatic Conference to Conclude and Adopt a Design Law Treaty<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiarabia-energy.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Saudi Electricity Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-12 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wamsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\">World Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Summit & Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-12 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiairportexhibition.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Airport Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-12 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ExproForum\/status\/1830578273019215910\" style=\"\">Expenditure Efficiency Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, The Hilton, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-13 November (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/informaconnect.com\/saudi-intermobility-expo\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Intermobility Expo 2024<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-14 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityscapeglobal.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Cityscape Global<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16 November (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2169475\" style=\"\">Latino Night at Riyadh Season<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-20 November (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theheatshow.com\/beta\/\" style=\"\">The Heavy Equipment and Truck Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dammam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">19-20 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): The Women's Economic Forum 2024, Dammam. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-21 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simrsnf.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi International Maritime Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dammam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">23 November (Saturday): Red Sea 600, Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">25-27 November (Monday-Wednesday): World Investment Conference, Riyadh.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>26-28 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudi-electricityexpo.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Future Power Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28 November-14 December (Thursday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/riyadhart.sa\/en\/noor-riyadh\/\" style=\"\">Noor Riyadh<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29 November-2 December 2024 (Sunday-Wednesday): World Sailing <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sailing.org\/2024\/05\/23\/jeddah-yacht-club-marina-to-host-2024-world-sailing-youth-match-racing-championships-and-womens-match-racing-world-championships\/\" style=\"\">Youth Match Racing World Championship<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">DECEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1 December (Sunday): <\/span><span>Opec+<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> to meet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-3 December (Monday-Tuesday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iata.org\/en\/events\/all\/wings-of-change-middle-east\/\" style=\"\">Wings of Change Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-5 December (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/events-and-conferences\/ibex-events-unveils-the-inaugural-future-stadiums-and-arenas-summit-and-expo-ev8nxkwb\" style=\"\">The International Business Exchange \u2013 IBEX EVENTS<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-5 December (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/en\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1294.aspx\" style=\"\">Zakat, Tax and Customs Conference,<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;line-height:1.15;margin-right:-9pt;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;orphans:2;margin-bottom:0;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11 December (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/billboard-arabia-music-awards-date-december-2024\/\" style=\"\">Billboard Arabia Music Awards (BBAMAs)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2-13 December (Monday-Friday): Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>5-8 December (Thursday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sailing.org\/2024\/05\/23\/jeddah-yacht-club-marina-to-host-2024-world-sailing-youth-match-racing-championships-and-womens-match-racing-world-championships\/\" style=\"\">World Sailing Women\u2019s Match Racing World Championship<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">11 December (Wednesday): FIFA Congress, which will decide the hosting countries for the FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-19 December (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/igfriyadh2024.sa\/\" style=\"\">Internet Governance Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-26 December (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aqaratexpo.com\/en\/home\/\" style=\"\">Aqarat Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">JANUARY 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-16 January (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futuremineralsforum.com\/\" style=\"\">Future Minerals Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-29 January (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therff.com\/new\/index_en.php\" style=\"\">Real Estate Future Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Four Seasons Hotel, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-29 January (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainmideast.com\/\" style=\"\">Sustainability Forum Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29-30 January (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Global_LMC?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" style=\"\">Global Labor Market Conference<\/a><\/span><span>, Riyadh.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">FEBRUARY 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-5 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/rlc-global-forum-debuts-in-riyadh-shaping-the-future-of-global-retail-302264227.html\" style=\"\">The RLC Global Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">6-8 February (Thursday-Saturday): Liv Golf season opener, Riyadh Golf Club, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">10-13 February (Monday-Thursday): Leap 2025, the Kingdom\u2019s premier tech investment conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-15 February (Friday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiaformulae.com\/en\/news\/501062\" style=\"\">Formula E<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Diriyah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-21 February (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudimf.sa\/en\" style=\"\">Saudi Media Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">22 February (Saturday): Founding Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MARCH 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">31 March- 3 April (Monday-Thursday): Eid al-Fitr.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MAY 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">31 May-5 June (Saturday-Thursday): Hajj.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JUNE 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">6-9 June ( Friday-Monday): Eid al-Adha.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">26 June (Thursday): 2024-2025 academic year ends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">SEPTEMBER 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">23 September (Tuesday): Saudi National Day.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">UN Trade and Development Global Supply Chain Forum <\/span><span 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