{"id":92800,"date":"2024-12-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=92800"},"modified":"2025-12-14T19:51:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T19:51:23","slug":"imf-sees-real-gdp-growth-to-hit-1-5-this-year","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/issues\/imf-sees-real-gdp-growth-to-hit-1-5-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"IMF sees real GDP growth to hit 1.5% this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"92802\" 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=\"92802\">\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\/12\/24\/nice-ones-two-day-retail-subscription-window-opens-today\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: Nice One\u2019s two-day retail subscription window opens today                        <\/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\/12\/24\/nice-ones-two-day-retail-subscription-window-opens-today\/\" 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 geopolitical tectonic plates are shifting. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">To stay up to date on the business happening in the Gulf that is impacting the world around you, <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semafor.com\/newsletters\/gulf?utm_medium=swap&utm_source=swaps&utm_campaign=enterpriseam2\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">check out our friends at Semafor Gulf<\/a><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> Each issue uncovers the economic forces shaping the region \u2014 and the world. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semafor.com\/newsletters\/gulf?utm_medium=swap&utm_source=swaps&utm_campaign=enterpriseam2\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe without charge<\/a>.<\/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\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>IPO WATCH #1- <\/strong>Nice One\u2019s two-day retail subscription window opens today, where individual investors will be eligible for 10% of the cosmetic company\u2019s main market IPO. They will be able to book a maximum of 250k shares, and a minimum of 10 shares each at SAR 35 apiece. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>The online beauty retailer is taking <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/87946c64-9252-4811-a211-36c6c6e792ca\/%253cmark%253enice-one%253c%2Fmark%253e-beauty-issues-prospectus-for-tadawul-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a 31.5% stake<\/a> to Tadawul. Nice One priced its IPO at the top of the range after its institutional offering was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/924d9245-7951-4441-9da4-94f1da7bc506\/%253cmark%253enice-one%253c%2Fmark%253e-prices-tadawul-ipo-at-sar-35-apiece\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">139.4x covered<\/a>. The final pricing will see it raise SAR 1.2 bn in proceeds, and will give it a market cap of SAR 4 bn at listing. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IPO WATCH #2- Today is the final day of the retail subscription window for Almoosa Health's <\/strong><strong>IPO, <\/strong>where the Al Ahsa-based hospital operator will put up for grabs 20% of the 30% stake on offer to retail investors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Almoosa Health priced its Tadawul IPO at SAR 127 apiece \u2014 the top of the range it was guiding on \u2014 after its institutional offering was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/d265b15b-34a3-4277-938c-6669440b4575\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">103x oversubscribed<\/a>. The final pricing will see the firm locking in SAR 1.7 bn in proceeds, giving it a market cap of SAR 5.6 bn at listing. Individual investors will be able to book between 10k-250k shares each, with the final allocation of shares set to be announced no later than Sunday, 29 December.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Saudi-Yemeni Business Council meeting in Makkah wraps up today. The council<\/strong> <strong>announced on Sunday <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/8c01c2c9-e290-4730-9371-1226dafa372d\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the launch of three companies<\/a><\/strong> focusing on renewable energy, telecommunications, and trade promotion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u2600\ufe0fWEATHER-<\/strong> It\u2019s still sunny in Riyadh, with a high of 21\u00b0C and a low of 10\u00b0C. Meanwhile, Jeddah continues to get warmer temperatures at 29\u00b0C, tapering off to 23\u00b0C. Over in Madinah, expect a high of 23\u00b0C and a low of 13\u00b0C.<\/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\"> PSA-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>Developers and operators now have more time to qualify for developing <\/strong><strong>Makkah-based transport projects<\/strong>, after the deadlines for participation and qualification requests were extended, the Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RCMC_KSA\/status\/1871177213871108454?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said on X<\/a>. The deadline to submit participation requests is now set for Wednesday, 8 January, while the deadline for qualification requests is now Monday, 20 January. <\/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\"> WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>#1- Saudi Arabia \u201ctook a pause\u201d on joining BRICS as a full member and did not complete the procedures to join the economic group<\/strong>, Russian presidential aide Yuri Oshakov was quoted as telling reporters by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tass.ru\/politika\/22753309\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">TASS<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ria.ru\/20241223\/briks-1990889610.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">RIA<\/a>. Saudi \u201crepresentatives attended many events that we held within the framework of the association. But they refrained from developing documents and jointly making decisions,\u201d Oshakov said. The Kingdom was invited to join the alliance over a year ago. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/economics\/64841\/%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%83%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%8A%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B6%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%87%D8%A7-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83%D8%B3\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a> also has the story.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>To Trump\u2019s liking: <\/strong>US president-elect Donald Trump is setting his sights on BRICS nations\u2019 efforts to challenge the dominance of the greenback, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/042112b3-ae1d-4e47-8557-dbfeb41ce664\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">threatening 100% tariffs<\/a> unless they abandon plans to challenge the USD\u2019s status as the global reserve currency. \u201cThe idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the USD while we stand by and watch is OVER.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#2- A new sukuk fund: <\/strong>The Capital Market Authority (CMA) approved the offering of the Baitk Global Sukuk fund by the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skfh.com.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Kuwaiti Finance House<\/a>, the authority said in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cma.org.sa\/en\/Market\/News\/pages\/CMA_N_3702.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a statement<\/a>. The investment manager offers <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/skfh.com.sa\/Q&A\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a minimum subscription limit<\/a> for its funds at SAR 10k for retail investors, and SAR 50k for institutional investors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Uh, Enterprise, what is a sukuk fund?<\/strong> It\u2019s an investment fund that focuses on financial certificates similar to bonds, but is fully compliant with Shariah principles. Unlike conventional bonds, sukuk represent ownership in tangible assets or projects, offering returns through profits or rental income rather than interest. These funds are a popular choice for those seeking asset-backed, fixed-income investments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Two new IPOs get regulatory clearance:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ejada.com\/web\/ejada\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ejada Systems<\/a> received approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to take a 45% stake to market, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cma.org.sa\/en\/Market\/NEWS\/Pages\/CMA_N_3703.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Ejada, a local tech services firm owned by Al Rajhi Bank, had <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/9ba02b9d-4c68-4660-be2a-d265f9cb3216\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reportedly hired<\/a> Goldman Sachs and Al Rajhi Capital to arrange a Tadawul IPO that could see the firm valued at up to USD 1.5 bn. Meanwhile, the CMA also signed off on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alkhaldi.nstarmedia.com\/alkhaldi_transport_logistics\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Khaldi Logistics<\/a> \u2019 planned IPO of a 7% stake on parallel market Nomu, according to a separate <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cma.org.sa\/en\/Market\/NEWS\/Pages\/CMA_N_3704.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The approvals are valid for six months.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>US-born data storage company Snowflake inaugurated its regional<\/strong> <strong>headquarters in Riyadh<\/strong>, announcing its local deployment on Google Cloud after meeting the Kingdom\u2019s data residency requirements, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/12\/2082.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a press release<\/a>. The company\u2019s clientele includes Tadawul-listed food giant Almarai.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- <\/strong><strong>Chinese tech giant Huawei launched its T.H.E Gold Talent program at the ICT<\/strong> <strong>Competition regional final in Riyadh<\/strong>, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/huawei-unveils-the-gold-talent-program-at-ict-competition-regional-final-in-riyadh-u3o63jhv\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a press release<\/a>. The initiative \u2014 which it developed with Unesco \u2014 aims to transform higher education and build AI-era digital skills across the Middle East and Central Asia. It also partnered with 260 ICT academies across 19 countries to train and certify a new generation of tech talent, with a focus on AI, 5G-A, and cloud technologies.<\/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\">DATA POINTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Tadawul\u2019s market cap rose <\/strong><strong>0.26%<\/strong><strong> w-o-w in the week ending 19 December to <\/strong><strong>SAR <\/strong><strong>10.37 tn<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.argaam.com\/en\/article\/articledetail\/id\/1777626\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Argaam<\/a> reports, citing market data. 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The committee also found evidenceGaetz violated Florida\u2019s laws, which protect against [redacted] activities with minors. Gaetz, who resigned last month after being tapped as attorney general by president-elect Donald Trump, denied the allegations but admitted to having \u201cpartied and womanized\u201d earlier in life. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/us-house-report-finds-matt-gaetz-violated-law-with-sexual-misconduct-drug-use-2024-12-23\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/0ccd5910-113e-4b42-88e3-7eb8cdd8e23a\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/live\/cj49ynwen8nt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2024\/12\/23\/matt-gaetz-ethics-report\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Post<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2024\/12\/23\/politics\/matt-gaetz-house-ethics-report\/index.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/matt-gaetz-congress-ethics-report-538cb5387bf95925245bf87fa6b1adcb\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AP<\/a>) <\/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\"> CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The three-day <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.futuremineralsforum.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Future Minerals Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off on 14 January at Riyadh\u2019s King <\/strong><strong>Abdulaziz International Conference Center.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The three-day <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/therff.com\/new\/index_en.php\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Real Estate Future Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off on 27 January at the Four Seasons<\/strong>, Riyadh. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/onegiantleap.com\/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_content=awareness&utm_campaign=leap25&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsaS7BhDPARIsAAX5cSBz3wEr-jwQUv4anTN34AABD2USIz5sBMWgLDV_MA9lmMKz2Z2hC4gaAtp-EALw_wcB\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LEAP 2025<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place between 9-12 February at the Riyadh Exhibition &<\/strong> <strong>Convention <\/strong><strong>Center in Malham. <\/strong>The tech event will bring together over 1.8k global tech brands, 1k experts and some 680 startups. LEAP 2025 will feature over 300 hours of content across 17 tracks, covering AI, fintech, edtech, smart cities, and more. <strong>Co-located with LEAP is <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deepfest.com\/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_content=delprom&utm_campaign=deepfest25&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsaS7BhDPARIsAAX5cSAs6go_HF8cfSJzWZ7cLnuG1235sUKrj5zA4e36unoL1XlBEADPABQaAkypEALw_wcB\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">DeepFest<\/a><\/strong>, a major AI-focused event bringing thought leaders and innovators under one roof.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- The eight-day <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.big5constructsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Big 5 Construct Saudi<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place from 15-18 February <\/strong><strong>and 24-27<\/strong><strong> February<\/strong> at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The Kingdom\u2019s largest construction event will feature over 2k exhibitors from more than 60 countries, showcasing innovations across the sector. 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The latest projection marks the IMF\u2019s fourth downward revision of its growth forecast for Saudi Arabia this year, and most recently projected <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/38d7a9ac-18f0-41ad-a4e6-56c1b6ccce7f\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in July<\/a> would hit 1.7% growth. The report cites extended oil production cuts as the reason for slower-than-expected overall growth in the GCC.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Growth will pick up in the medium-term:<\/strong> Saudi\u2019s real GDP is now projected to grow 4.6% next year \u2014 down slightly from the IMF\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/38d7a9ac-18f0-41ad-a4e6-56c1b6ccce7f\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">previously forecasted<\/a> 4.7% growth for 2025 \u2014 and 4.4% in 2026, as oil production cuts continue to ease. This is more or less on par with government targets, which penciled in GDP growth of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/791914d6-330c-43bb-be02-c77d4ed722bc\/%253cmark%253egdp%253c%2Fmark%253e-grows-2.8%2525-in-3q-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">4.6% for FY 2025<\/a> on the back of a pick-up in non-oil activities and private sector participation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Real GDP grew 2.8% y-o-y in 3Q, breaking a four-quarter long downward trend, which saw GDP shrink 0.3% y-o-y in 2Q.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Positive outlook for non-oil activity:<\/strong> The IMF sees the Kingdom\u2019s non-oil sector growing by 3.7% in 2024, before picking up to 4.4% in 2025 and 4.3% in 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hydrocarbon\u2019s legacy isn\u2019t going anywhere yet: <\/strong>The hydrocarbon sector is gearing up for a strong rebound in 2025 and 2026 with a projected 5% and 4.8% GDP growth, respectively, following a contraction of -5% in 2024, before moderating to 2.4% in 2027 as production stabilizes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Keeping a lid on inflation:<\/strong> Inflation is projected to settle at 1.7% this year, before ticking up to 1.9% in 2025 and 2.0% in 2026. This trajectory aligns with the broader GCC trend. Inflation accelerated to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/550a2a8b-0bb1-4688-85a0-90b2a9d3673a\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2% y-o-y in November<\/a>, a slight uptick on October\u2019s 1.9% reading as the gauge hit its highest level so far this year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Kingdom\u2019s current account surplus is projected to narrow to -1.8% of GDP in 2025<\/strong>, down from 0.4% in 2024, reflecting the impact of voluntary oil production cuts and rising investment-related imports, while high hydrocarbon prices and strong non-oil exports will continue to provide a buffer. <\/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 REGIONAL ANGLE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>GCC economies are also set to benefit from the dual momentum of oil sector recovery <\/strong><strong>and strong non-oil sector growth<\/strong>, according to the report. Real GDP for the region is projected to rebound by 1.4% this year, expanding further to 3.5% in 2025 and 4.2% in 2026. The medium-term outlook remains favorable, with non-oil sector growth underpinned by reform implementation and diversification efforts. <\/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\/gdp\/\">GDP<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/imf\/\">IMF<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/inflation\/\">Inflation<\/a>\n                <!-- <span 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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\/12\/.d1995bf5-f837-4f87-ba52-7ade3f49338b.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>KEC to launch SAR 1 bn real estate fund<\/strong>: The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madinahkec.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Knowledge Economic City<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madinahkec.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madinahkec.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(KEC)<\/a> signed a framework agreement with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sidracapital.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sidra Capital<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/raseelproperties.com\/en\/home-en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Raseel Properties<\/a> to establish a close-ended real estate investment private fund worth SAR 1.04 bn, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=84302&anCat=1&cs=4310&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>The fund aims to develop the Al Duha mixed-use project on a 33k sqm plot of land under the KEC MasterPlan. The project will include 150 hotel rooms, 576 residential apartments, 20k sqm of leasable office space, and multi-use retail spaces. It is expected to launch in 1Q 2025 and be fully developed by 1Q 2029. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who\u2019s doing what:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sidracapital.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sidra Capital<\/a> will act as the fund manager, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/raseelproperties.com\/en\/home-en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Raseel Properties<\/a> will serve as the project developer, and KEC will be the majority investor by contributing land as an in-kind investment. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SOUND SMART- <\/strong>A closed-ended real estate investment private fund is a pooled investment vehicle that raises capital from investors to acquire, develop, or manage real estate assets. Unlike open-ended funds, it has a fixed term and does not allow investors to withdraw their capital until the fund's maturity. These funds typically focus on generating returns through property appreciation, rental income, or both.<\/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\">IN OTHER REAL ESTATE NEWS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>KEC taps Chinese company for Al Alya project:<\/strong> KEC signed a SAR 503 mn contract with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cccme.cn\/shop\/cccme13873\/index.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Company<\/a> for the construction and electromechanical and finishing works of seven residential towers under its Al Alya mixed-use project, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=84304&anCat=1&cs=4310&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. The contractor\u2019s dues will be paid in installments, and tied to the progress of the work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Al Ayla comprises 2k residential units, including 1k apartments<\/strong>, 430 hotel apartments managed by Hyatt House, 430 serviced apartments by KEC, and 70 residential villas. It also features office buildings, commercial areas, and the Hayat Center Hotel with 148 rooms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details:<\/strong> The work is expected to take 30 months from the date of the construction permit. CGGC will also collaborate with Chinese financial institutions to secure project financing, potentially through equity investments or other funding options. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- <\/strong>KEC tapped <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alfaneyah.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Alfaneyah Electromechanical Company<\/a> to complete the electrical, mechanical and plumbing works for Hilton Hotel Tower and the branded residences tower of the KEC\u2019s hub project under a SAR 232.8 mn contract, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=84312&anCat=1&cs=4310&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a disclosure to Tadawul<\/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\/china-gezhouba-group-cggc\/\">China Gezhouba Group (CGGC)<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/knowledge-economic-city\/\">Knowledge Economic City<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/real-estate\/\">Real Estate<\/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=\"92810\" 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=\"92810\">\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\">AVIATION<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/12\/24\/matarat-issues-rfp-for-the-new-abha-intl-airport\/\">\r\n                            Matarat issues RFP for the New Abha Int\u2019l Airport                        <\/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\/12\/24\/matarat-issues-rfp-for-the-new-abha-intl-airport\/\" 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 project will be executed in two to three phases, with completion expected by 2028.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who\u2019s in the running?<\/strong> Pre-qualified candidates for the project are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gmrgroup.in\/airports\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">India\u2019s GMR Airports<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gmrgroup.in\/airports\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Limited<\/a> ;<\/li>\n<li>A consortium of Turkish companies <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madaholding.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mada Holding International<\/a> and TAV Havalimanlari Holding;<\/li>\n<li>A consortium of Saudi Arabia\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/visioninvest.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Vision International Investment<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asyadgroup.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asyad Group Holding<\/a> and Ireland\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.daa-international.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Daa International Limited<\/a> <\/li>\n<li>A consortium of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/skilled-engineers-saudi-arabia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Skilled Engineers Contracting<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limak.com.tr\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Limak \u0130n\u015faat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.\u015e<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.airport.kr\/co\/en\/index.do\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Incheon International Airport Corporation<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dar.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners<\/a>), and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.obermeyer-group.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Obermeyer Middle East GmbH<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BACKGROUND- <\/strong>Matarat and the National Centre for Privatization & PPP (NCP) invited expressions of interest <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/507fb678-8d7f-404a-b318-01793793b309\/in-privatization-push,-matarat,-npc-eye-investors-for%253cmark%253e-new-abha%253c%2Fmark%253e-airport\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this year<\/a>, to tackle <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/construction\/saudi-arabia-plans-4-airport-ppp-projects-y876supu\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">overcapacity issues<\/a> at Abha\u2019s airport where it currently handles 4.4 mn passengers, far exceeding its original capacity of 1.5 mn. The 30-year project, following a build-transfer-operate (BTO) model, was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/construction\/saudi-arabia-unveils-master-plan-for-expansion-of-abha-airport-bjhzdpix\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">unveiled<\/a> in October 2023 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- Abha is not the only one up for a tender:<\/strong> In April 2023, NCP <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/construction\/saudi-arabia-plans-4-airport-ppp-projects-y876supu\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">had listed<\/a> the airport among four new airport projects it intended to tender under the PPP model as part of a bigger pipeline of 200 privatization and PPP projects.<\/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      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category-infrastructure tag-enterpriseam-ksa tag-infrastructure tag-water-transmission-company-wtco wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div 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\/12\/.85633c4f-d614-44fe-b37f-ba9dd3a773ee.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>The Water Transmission (WTCO) has <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wttco.com\/news\/rfq-has-been-issued\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">issued requests for qualification<\/a><\/strong> <strong> for<\/strong><strong> the Ras <\/strong><strong>Mohaisen-Baha-Makkah Independent Water Transmission System<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/f50bb94a-bbf5-4e41-af1b-3e110ed843e9\/uk-prime-minister-meets-with-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(IWTS) project<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/business\/energy\/saudi-arabia-issues-rfqs-for-ras-mohaisen-makkah-water-project-i4j2br7z\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Trade Arabia reports<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background: <\/strong>The IWTS project, which was re-tendered <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/f50bb94a-bbf5-4e41-af1b-3e110ed843e9\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a>, involves boosting water transmission capacity to 515k cubic meters per day from 185k. It will be executed under a design, build, finance, lease, and transfer contract, with a lease term of up to 35 years. It was originally handled by the Saudi Water Partnership Company as an Independent Water Transmission Pipeline project; the procurement baton was later passed to WTCO.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who wants in on the action:<\/strong> Global heavyweights, including Spain\u2019s Acciona Agua, India\u2019s Kalpataru Projects, Japan\u2019s Sojitz Corporation, and regional players including Kuwaiti group Alghanim International, UAE\u2019s Taqa, and Egypt\u2019s Orascom, are among the contenders. Top Saudi developers such as Al Bawani Capital, and Al Yamamah Water projects are also in the mix. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS-<\/strong> Synergy Consulting IFA is the lead and financial adviser on the transaction, while Clifford Chance is legal advisor, and ILF is the technical advisor. <\/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\/infrastructure\/\">infrastructure<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/water-transmission-company-wtco\/\">Water Transmission Company (WTCO)<\/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=\"92814\" 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=\"92814\">\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\">AVIATION<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/12\/24\/nordic-electrofuel-to-develop-an-e-saf-plant-in-the-kingdom\/\">\r\n                            Nordic Electrofuel to develop an e-SAF plant in the Kingdom                        <\/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\/12\/24\/nordic-electrofuel-to-develop-an-e-saf-plant-in-the-kingdom\/\" 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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Land and solar energy assets have been set aside by the Kingdom for the project, Holen added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>The company plans to use energy from solar assets and green hydrogen to produce around 350 mn litres of e-SAF annually, with a 2029 launch date if the project is fast-tracked. Solar energy will come from existing assets in the region, while the company plans to produce its own green hydrogen in the Kingdom. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SOUND SMART-<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/30c44249-6337-462d-9ddb-e140aa46be8e\/enterprise-explains:-what-is-holding-back-wider%253cmark%253e-saf%253c%2Fmark%253e-adoption%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SAF<\/a> is an alternative fuel made from non-petroleum feedstocks \u2014 raw materials or biomass other than traditional crude oil like cooking oil and waste, which are chemically and physically identical to conventional jet fuel. Since it is a drop-in fuel \u2014 meaning it can be used in the existing fuel systems \u2014 SAF bypasses concerns of incompatibility with existing fuelling infrastructure and can be blended at levels between 10-15%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>KSA has its sights on e-fuel production: <\/strong>Aramco, TotalEnergies, and the Saudi Investment Recycling Company signed a joint development and cost sharing Agreement <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/e76ce735-02e7-4927-9c99-449470937196\/totalenergies-%2B-edf-renewables-land-solar-projects-in-the-kingdom\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this month<\/a> to evaluate establishing a SAF plant in the Eastern Province. Aramco also plans to bring online two SAF demonstration projects in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/3d14182e-433a-4f38-ba20-41a9c9f6a768\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Neom by 2025<\/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\/aviation\/\">AVIATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/sustainable-aviation-fuels\/\">sustainable aviation fuels<\/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=\"92816\" 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=\"92816\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">STARTUP WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/12\/24\/vms-to-launch-a-new-usd-10-mn-startup-fund-focused-on-al-madinah\/\">\r\n                            VMS to launch a new USD 10 mn startup fund focused on Al Madinah                        <\/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\/12\/24\/vms-to-launch-a-new-usd-10-mn-startup-fund-focused-on-al-madinah\/\" 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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There\u2019s no publicly available information about the fund\u2019s potential focus sectors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The new fund, Al Madinah Ventures, is looking to tap into the city\u2019s pool of over 60k<\/strong> <strong>SMEs <\/strong>with the aim of luring tech startups into Madinah, which already contributes 7% of domestic GDP, the statement reads. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The initiative plans to attract over 30 investors annually and launch five new startups<\/strong> <strong>each year after the fund\u2019s launch.<\/strong> The focus is on fostering job creation and innovation while building a dynamic ecosystem for tech-driven businesses.<\/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\/investment-watch\/\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/startup-watch\/\">STARTUP WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/value-maker-studio\/\">Value Maker Studio<\/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=\"92818\" 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=\"92818\">\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\">MOVES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/12\/24\/mbc-media-solutions-appoints-president-for-its-local-advertising-outfit\/\">\r\n                            MBC Media Solutions appoints president for its local advertising outfit                        <\/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\/12\/24\/mbc-media-solutions-appoints-president-for-its-local-advertising-outfit\/\" 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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(Salic)<\/a>, kicked off operations at its Yanbu Grain Handling Terminal, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=84296&anCat=1&cs=4030&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. Originally set to go online in 2H 2023, the project owes its delay to the fulfillment of additional requirements and the expansion of its infrastructure, which raised the projected cost by 7% to SAR 441.4 mn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What we know: <\/strong>The terminal, located at the Yanbu Commercial Port, has a storage capacity of 156k tons, is home to 12 silos with a total capacity of 96k tons, and can unload 800 tons per hour directly from ships.<\/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\">M&A WATCH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Sirc snaps up a 35% stake in Waraq: <\/strong>The PIF\u2019s Saudi Investment Recycling Company (Sirc) acquired a 35% stake in the Arab Paper Manufacturing Company (Waraq), the company said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/sircsaudi_aebaezaer-aewaezaeq-aepaesaepaeqaesaedaepaexabraepaesaexaepaeoaezaey-activity-7276872326078451713-Eedt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn post<\/a>. Sirc plans to funnel direct funding into the company to expand production lines and boost operational efficiency. The value of the transaction was not 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\">TOURISM-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PIF\u2019s Cruise Saudi launched Saba Beach, a private island for cruising activities on Jabal<\/strong> <strong>AlSabaya<\/strong>, welcoming the first passengers in the soft launch on Sunday, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/cruise-saudi-launches-exclusive-saba-beach-on-its-newly-developed-private-island-xm5lq1rk\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a press release<\/a>. The first phase of the project will feature a floating park, full-service restaurant, retail shops, and beachfront villas once it fully wraps up. 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<strong>The single biggest story on Planet Finance is the possible merger of automobile gia<\/strong><strong>nts Honda and Nissan<\/strong>, after the two companies inked an MoU in a bid to create the world\u2019s third-largest automaker by sales, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/global.honda\/en\/newsroom\/news\/2024\/c241223beng.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> yesterday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Is Mitsubishi in? <\/strong>The talks, which could also include Mitsubishi Motors, who is set to decide whether to formally join the merger talks next month, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/global.honda\/en\/newsroom\/news\/2024\/c241223ceng.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">separate MoU<\/a>, are set to finalize by June 2025, with a holding company established by 2026. The transaction would bring the combined valuation of Honda and Nissan to USD 54 bn according to their current market caps, and to USD 58 bn if Mitsubishi were included. This would put them only behind Toyota and Volkswagen in terms of size, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/dbad4d4d-effc-4926-b2c7-c573d5d6deca\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> reports. The two companies would aim for combined sales of JPY 30 tn yen (USD 191 bn) and operating profit of more than JPY 3 tn yen. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The automakers say it is a competitive play:<\/strong> The merger is part of a broader strategy to maintain competitiveness amid \u201cdrastically changing business dynamics,\u201d Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said, with Chinese EV makers and Tesla rapidly gaining traction against the Japanese automotive sector. \u201cWe have to build up capabilities to fight with them by 2030, otherwise we'll be beaten,\u201d Mibe said. The need for scale represents a forward-looking strategy and is \u201cnot a rescue of Nissan,\u201d Mibe added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What\u2019s the issue with Nissan? <\/strong>The Japanese automaker recently <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/autos-transportation\/nissan-plans-9000-job-cuts-slashes-annual-profit-outlook-by-70-2024-11-07\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> a 20% cut in global production capacity and plans to slash 9k jobs following a 90% drop in operating profit in the first half of the fiscal year. According to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/deals\/honda-nissan-set-announce-launch-integration-talks-media-reports-say-2024-12-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>, Nissan\u2019s weakened financial position has raised speculation that the merger is a lifeline, despite denials from both CEOs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The challenge? <\/strong>Creating meaningful synergies and avoiding past merger pitfalls, such as DaimlerChrysler's failed union, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/12\/23\/business\/honda-nissan-merger-talks.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a> said. The FT and Reuters forecast that the merger could face hurdles \u2014 including resistance from shareholders and regulatory approvals \u2014 on the back of Nissan\u2019s weaker financial footing amid profitability concerns and declining sales in its largest market, China. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Honda and Nissan plan to share platforms and resources to cut costs<\/strong>, focusing on EVs, autonomous driving technologies, and software development. However, its scale still may fall short of providing a competitive edge against Tesla and Chinese automakers, lauded for their cost-efficient production and technological advancements, the NY Times reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Market reax: <\/strong>Honda\u2019s shares climbed up 13.4% on the news, benefiting from a separate share buyback announcement, while Nissan shares fell 7% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and Mitsubishi Motors gained 0.3%.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ALSO WORTH KNOWING ON PLANET FINANCE- <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Korea is set to issue its first KRW-denominated foreign-excha<\/strong><strong>nge stabilization bonds in over two decades next month<\/strong>, targeting up to KRW 20 tn (USD 13.8 bn) in total debt issuance for 2025 to reduce KRW funding costs and boost currency market stability, according to a Finance Ministry source with knowledge of the matter. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-12-23\/south-korea-plans-first-won-denominated-fx-bonds-in-21-years?srnd=phx-economics-v2\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global bond funds attracted a record USD 600 bn in inflows this <\/strong><strong>year<\/strong>, despite closing the year down 1.7%, according to Bloomberg\u2019s global aggregate bond index, amid concerns about slower-than-expected rate cuts in 4Q. Investor demand was driven by elevated yields and slowing inflation, alongside an anticipated easing of monetary policy. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/de2c7f49-1ae0-4f02-b403-6c12dfa55b76\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a>) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MARKETS THIS MORNING- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Asian markets are mixed<\/strong>, with South Korea\u2019s Kospi and Japan\u2019s Nikkei both slipping 0.3%, after the Bank of Japan published minutes from its latest monetary policy meeting. Meanwhile, Hong Kong\u2019s Hang Seng index rose 0.4% on open, while mainland China\u2019s CSI 300 gained 0.1%. <strong>Over on Wall Street<\/strong>, futures are near the flatline ahead of an early day for the New York Stock Exchange for Christmas Eve. <\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tbody>\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>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\">11,949<\/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\">+0.8% (YTD: -0.2%)<\/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>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\">1,500<\/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\">+1.1% (YTD: -3.3%)<\/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>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\">30,953<\/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\">-0.9% (YTD: +26.2%)<\/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\">5.0% 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\">4.5% reverse repo<\/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>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\">30,118.4<\/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\">-0.8% (YTD: +21%)<\/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\">9,402<\/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: -1.8%)<\/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>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\">5,056<\/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: +24.6%)<\/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>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\">5,974<\/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\">+0.7% (YTD: +25.3%)<\/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>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\">8,103<\/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: +4.8%)<\/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>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\">4,853<\/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: +7.3%)<\/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 72.99<\/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%<\/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>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 3.71<\/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\">-0.9%<\/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>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 2,629<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The TASI <\/strong>rose 0.8% <strong>yesterday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 4.9 bn. The index is down -0.2% 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> Zamil Industries (+4.3%), Saudi Re (+4.2%) and MedGulf (+4.2%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>NCLE (-3.9%), Aldrees (-3.8%) and Riyadh Cement (-3.6%).<\/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> fell 0.9% <strong>yesterday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 53 mn. 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The decision was welcomed by Afghanistan\u2019s Foreign Ministry, which expressed optimism about strengthening bilateral relations and addressing the needs of Afghan citizens in Saudi Arabia. The story got ink from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/afghanistan-taliban-saudi-embassy-reopening-538b176dd0e7e6f91753b2c0e34a6078\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AP<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>MEANWHILE-<\/strong> <strong>A Saudi delegation met with Syria\u2019s de facto leader<\/strong> Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Damascus, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/english.alarabiya.net\/News\/middle-east\/2024\/12\/23\/saudi-delegation-meets-syria-s-ahmed-al-sharaa-at-people-s-palace\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Alarabiya reports<\/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\/afghanistan\/\">Afghanistan<\/a>\n                <!-- <span 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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>23-26 December (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span>Aqarat Expo<\/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;\">24-25 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): Retail subscription period for Nice One\u2019s Tadawul IPO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28 December (Saturday): Deadline for registration in SDAIA\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sdaia.gov.sa\/ar\/MediaCenter\/Initiatives\/Pages\/Details.aspx?ItemID=18%20.\" style=\"\">Injaz Hackathon<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. <\/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;\">29 December (Sunday): Final allocation for Almoosa Health\u2019s Tadawul IPO. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>31 December (Tuesday): Last day for taxpayers to benefit from <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/en\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1301.aspx\" style=\"\">Zatca\u2019s fines and penalties waiving initiative<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>31 December (Tuesday): Engineers in the public sector will be subject to a new pay grade scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1Q: BinDawood Holding expected to close <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.argaam.com\/en\/article\/articledetail\/id\/1765279\" style=\"\">100% acquisition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> of Zahrat Al Rawdah Pharma  <\/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;\">1Q: Roshn expected to raise SAR 2.6 bn from international bank<\/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>1-17 January (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dakar.com\/en\/overall-route\" style=\"\">2025 Dakar<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Bisha and Shubaytah. <\/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;\">5 January (Sunday): Launch day for Riyadh Metro line 3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-9 January (Tuesday-Thursday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sauditf.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Tourism Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Front, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12 January (Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mimgov\/status\/1869034963750039712\" style=\"\">Launch ceremony of the standard incentives for the industrial sector<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-16 January (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hajjconfex.com\/\" style=\"\">Hajj Conference and Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Superdome, Jeddah. <\/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>15-16 January (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.effatuniversity.edu.sa\/english\/conferences\/lt\/pages\/default.aspx\" style=\"\">The International Learning and Technology Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Effat University, Jeddah. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21 January (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/datacenternation.com\/dcn-riyadh-2025\/\" style=\"\">Data Center Nation<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Mandarin Oriental Al Fasisaliah, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-23 January (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/handlingexpo-ksa.com\/\" style=\"\">The International Exhibition for Material Handling, Equipment, Warehouse Supplies, Forklifts & Heavy Equipment<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Exhibition Center. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-23 January (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sidmc-sa.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi International Exhibition for E-Marketing and E-Commerce<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. <\/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>27-29 January (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudifranchiseexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Franchise Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. <\/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;\">28-29 January (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Open Market Committee meeting.<\/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 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;\">31 January (Friday): Deadline for businesses to update their registered customs items.<\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 February (Saturday): UFC event, The Venue, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-5 February (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.simec-expo.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi International Marine Exhibition (SIMEC)<\/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>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;\">4-5 February (Tuesday-Wednesday): Capital Markets & ESG Finance, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>6 February (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RERSaudi\/status\/1853003668976538016\" style=\"\">Property registration deadline<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> for owners in several districts of seven Qassim cities.<\/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>8 February (Saturday): Sotheby\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2025\/origins?locale=en&cmp=msotw\" style=\"\">first auction<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> in the Kingdom, Diriyah. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-12 February (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onegiantleap.com\/\" style=\"\">LEAP Tech Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Malham, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-12 February (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deepfest.com\/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_content=delprom&utm_campaign=deepfest25&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA34S7BhAtEiwACZzv4WynydAnL6UGiUkIxyl-k8I5UfyRJ12EttbjhQClkPb-Ma1p8VcQvRoCPn4QAvD_BwE\" style=\"\">DeepFest<\/a><\/span><span> by Leap, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10-12 February (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stmksa.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Travel Market<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Exhibition Center.<\/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>15-18 February (Saturday-Tuesday): Week one of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.big5constructsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\">Big 5 Construct Saudi<\/a><\/span><span>, Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>16-17 February (Sunday-Monday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imf.org\/en\/News\/Articles\/2024\/11\/13\/pr24418-saudi-arabia-imf-hold-high-level-annual-conference-emerging-markets\" style=\"\">AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, AlUla. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19 February (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=83735&anCat=1&cs=4339&locale=en\" style=\"\">Derayah REIT dividend distribution<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">.<\/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>23-27 February (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ridw.org\/\" style=\"\">Riyadh International Disputes Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Hilton Riyadh Hotel Granada. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-25 Febru<\/span><span>ary (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rihf.ksrelief.org\/\" style=\"\">The Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum<\/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>24-27 February (Monday-Thursday): Week two of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.big5constructsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\">Big 5 Construct Saudi<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. <\/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;\">1-30 March: Ramadan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>18-19 March (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Open Market Committee meeting and Summary of Economic Projections.<\/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;\">APRIL 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>14-16 April (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurehospitality.com\/\" style=\"\">Future Hospitality Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21-24 April (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudifoodexpo.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Food Exhibition and Conference<\/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>22-23 April (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/aam-middle-east-riyadh-conference-2025-tickets-1110177433589?aff=oddtdtcreator\" style=\"\">AAM 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>7-9 April (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudisf.com\/en\/\" style=\"\">Sports Investment Forum (SIF)<\/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;\">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;\">6-7 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Open Market Committee meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-15 May (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi-smartmanufacturing.com\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Smart Manufacturing<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-14 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemtechforum.com\/\" style=\"\">Global EV & Mobility Technology Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, The Arena, 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;\">23 May (Friday): Guns N\u2019 Roses Show, 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;\">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;\">17-18 June (Tuesday-Wednesday): US Federal Reserve\u2019s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.<\/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\">JULY 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 July (Thursday): Deadline for companies with SAR 2.5 mn or more in 2022\/2023 revenues to integrate e-invoicing solutions with Fatoora. <\/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;\">29-30 July (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Open Market Committee meeting.<\/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>15-17 September (Sunday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/money2020middleeast.com\/\" style=\"\">Money 20\/20 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>17-18 September (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Open Market Committee meeting and Summary of Economic Projections. <\/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\">OCTOBER 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-29 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Open Market Committee meeting.<\/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 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>24-26 November (Monday-Wednesday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wamsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\">The World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Saudi Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Front Convention & Exhibition Centre, 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;\">DECEMBER 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>December: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2024\/11\/15\/fortune-global-forum-2025-riyadh-saudi-arabia\/\" style=\"\">The Fortune Global Forum 2025<\/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;\">9-10 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Open Market Committee meeting and Summary of Economic Projections. <\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">to take place in Saudi Arabia.<\/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;\">26-29 October (Monday-Thursday): World Energy Congress, 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\">2027<\/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\">The World Water Forum <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">takes place in 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\">The Ocean Race<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> finishes in Amaala on the Red Sea.<\/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\">Riyadh-Kudmi transmission line<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> to be completed.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    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