{"id":93102,"date":"2025-01-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=93102"},"modified":"2025-12-14T19:55:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T19:55:56","slug":"non-oil-economy-growth-slows-in-december","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/issues\/non-oil-economy-growth-slows-in-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Non-oil economy growth slows in December"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"93104\" 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=\"93104\">\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\/2025\/01\/06\/retail-sukuk-program-sah-subscription-closes-tomorrow\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: Retail sukuk program Sah subscription closes tomorrow                        <\/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\/2025\/01\/06\/retail-sukuk-program-sah-subscription-closes-tomorrow\/\" 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 minimum subscription amount per investor is set at SAR 1k, with maximum subscriptions capped at SAR 200k.<\/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>\u26a0\ufe0f <\/strong><strong>WEATHER<\/strong><strong>- <\/strong>A rainy Riyadh will see a high of 19\u00b0C and a low of 6\u00b0C today, while Jeddah and Makkah are expecting highs of 27\u00b0C and 29\u00b0C and lows of 19\u00b0C and 21\u00b0C. The National Center of Meteorology <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/1\/73.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">forecasts<\/a> moderate to heavy rainfall across much of the Kingdom through to Wednesday. The showers will be accompanied by strong winds, dust storms, with chances of hail, storm surges, and flash flooding. <\/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\">PSAs- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Businesses subject to withholding tax must file their December tax returns by Friday, <\/strong><strong>10 January<\/strong> via the Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority\u2019s (Zatca) website, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/ar\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1330.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from the authority. Missing the deadline could result in penalties of 1% of the unpaid tax for every 30 days of delay.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The Saudi Arabian National Guard opened applications for military service positions <\/strong><strong>across the Kingdom<\/strong>, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sanggovsa\/status\/1874425375838941449\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>. Applications are open <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.sang.gov.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">on the National Guard\u2019s website<\/a> for the ranks of Sergeant, Corporal, Private First Class, and Private, and will be accepted until Thursday, 9 January. A highschool certificate or a diploma in aircraft maintenance, refrigeration and air conditioning, or other maintenance-related fields is required. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- T<\/strong><strong>he <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stats.gov.sa\/en\/home\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">General Authority for Statistics<\/a><\/strong> <strong> launched a new service offering access to <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stats.gov.sa\/en\/micro-data\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Micro<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stats.gov.sa\/en\/micro-data\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stats.gov.sa\/en\/micro-data\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Data<\/a><\/strong>, the authority said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stats.gov.sa\/w\/news\/9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The service is aimed at supporting decision-makers and researchers in analyzing data and addressing future challenges. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Subscription for <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/8d91288d-1505-4dca-97a5-dd95ad36889e\/%253cmark%253eitmam%253c%2Fmark%253e-consulting-issues-prospectus-for-nomu-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Itmam Consulting\u2019s IPO<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Nomu wraps up on Sunday, 12<\/strong><strong> January<\/strong>, after opening yesterday. Qualified investors can book up to 1 mn shares each with the minimum amount set at 100 shares. The final allocation is slated for Wednesday, 15 January.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BACKGROUND-<\/strong> The Riyadh-based consulting firm is offering a 14.3% stake on Tadawul\u2019s parallel market. Proceeds from the offering will fund working capital to support expansion plans, with SAR 3 mn allocated to cover the offering expenses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS-<\/strong> Yaqeen Capital is quarterbacking the transaction as lead manager and financial advisor, while RSM acts as a legal accountant. Receiving agents include Alistithmar Capital, <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">Alinma Investment, SNB Capital, AlJazira Capital, and Riyadh Capital, among others.<\/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\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Aramco hit 45% of its long-term production target for liquids-to-chemicals (LTC)<\/strong> <strong>conversion<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aleqt.com\/2025\/01\/05\/article_2755130.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aleqtisadiah<\/a> reports, citing a company source. The company targets 4 mn bbl \/ d in LTC conversions by 2030, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbcarabia.com\/122532\/2024\/28\/04\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%8A%D9%82-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%83%D9%88-%D9%84%D9%80-CNBC-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9:-%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%83%D9%88-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D9%88%D9%8A%D9%84-4-%D9%85%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%84-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%84-%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D9%83%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%88%D9%84-2030-\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC Arabia<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Efforts to diversify operations underway:<\/strong> Aramco is implementing several projects to increase its production capacity in the petrochemical sector to meet its 2030 target. The initiative is set to diversify Aramco\u2019s revenue streams and reduce its dependency on traditional crude oil sales.<\/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>#2- <\/strong><strong>The Industry and Mineral Resources Ministry issued around 40.5k certificates of<\/strong> <strong>origin in <\/strong><strong>December<\/strong>, supporting exporters across commercial and industrial sectors, states news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2237768\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SPA reports<\/a>. These certificates confirm that exported products are of Saudi origin. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>#3- The Eastern Province Municipality secured SAR 9 bn investment contracts in 2024<\/strong>, the province said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EasternEamana\/status\/1875824673159827894?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">post on<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EasternEamana\/status\/1875824673159827894?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a>. Some of the key projects launched in the province last year include a SAR 7 mn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/f966f8a2-cfd7-4389-b969-f22e85046dc8\/cityscape-day-2:-housing-ministry-to-deliver-residential-units-worth-sar-4.8-bn-within-a-year\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sustainable city<\/a>, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/b267b4f8-e711-466d-be6a-fba84d01d773\/top-spots-to-celebrate-new-year%25e2%2580%2599s-eve-in-saudi-arabia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dammam Corniche<\/a>, Al Hamra Corniche in Jeddah, and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2206613?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern Corniche<\/a> in Al Khobar.<\/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\">SPORTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Ivory Coast midfielder Seko Fofana ended his brief stint in Saudi <\/strong>after signing a four-and-a-half-year contract with French club Rennes, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/seko-fofana-rennes-france-saudi-arabia-53fac75305789af4dd462e03d878d91d\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the Associated Press<\/a>. He joined Al Nassr in July 2023 before being loaned to Al-Ettifaq six months later.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Al Qadsiah snagged 17-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder Gabriel Carvalho from <\/strong><strong>Internacional<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/soccer\/saudi-al-qadsiah-sign-brazilian-teenager-gabriel-carvalho-2025-01-02\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Carvalho will remain in the ranks of Internacional until he makes the transition in the summer. Carvalho scored one goal and provided three assists in 26 appearances for Internacional last season. 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The newswire also looks at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/what-next-nippon-steel-us-steels-15-bln-mega-merger-2024-12-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">potential scenarios<\/a> following Biden\u2019s blocking, including the potential impact on US-Japan relations. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Israeli and Hamas officials are still at odds in the latest round of ceasefire talks<\/strong>, which took place in Doha yesterday, after Hamas said it handed over a list of hostages it is prepared to return in exchange for the promise of a ceasefire and Israel\u2019s withdrawal, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/middle-east\/20250105-israel-hamas-clash-hostage-release-deal-israeli-strikes-gaza-intensify\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">France24<\/a> reports. Israel denied it received a list, even though <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/israeli-strikes-kill-nine-people-gaza-mediators-strive-truce-deal-2025-01-05\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> says it has seen the list which was handed over by Hamas. The talks came against the backdrop of another brutal weekend in Gaza, with over 100 killed in airstrikes and bombardments. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- The US has been hit by a powerful winter storm, disrupting travel and prompting<\/strong><strong> speculation over potential delays in government operations <\/strong>on the day where Congress is set to certify the results of the elections in November and formalize president-elect Donald Trump\u2019s victory ahead of his inauguration on 20 January. US lawmakers <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/winter-storm-will-not-delay-trump-election-certification-congress-house-leader-2025-01-05\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">confirmed<\/a> the meeting will take place as planned. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/us-news\/climate-environment\/classic-major-winter-storm-creates-dangerous-travel-conditions-08d662ae?mod=hp_lead_pos9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WSJ<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/01\/05\/winter-snow-storm-snow-blizzard-ice-photos\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/winter-storm-will-not-delay-trump-election-certification-congress-house-leader-2025-01-05\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/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 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 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. The event is expected to attract over 75k participants.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- The UFC returns to the Kingdom on 1 February<\/strong>, kicking off its 2025 collaboration with Riyadh Season, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/brianmazique\/2024\/12\/28\/ufc-saudi-arabia-card-order-released-with-former-champ-9-ranked-fighters\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Forbes<\/a>. The main event will see former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya face Nassourdine Imavov. Adesanya, on a two-fight losing streak, needs a win to remain in title contention, while Imavov enters with a four-fight winning streak.The co-main event will see Shara Magomedov square off with Michael \"Venom\" Page. The card also includes several ranked fighters, with matchups spanning multiple divisions. Full card <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ufc.com\/event\/ufc-fight-night-february-01-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#6- The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.formula1.com\/en\/racing\/2025\/saudi-arabia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Formula One 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix<\/a><\/strong><strong> will kick off on 20 April<\/strong>, featuring 50 laps at the 6.174-km Jeddah Corniche Circuit. 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The seasonally adjusted headline figure came in at 58.4 in December, coming in just slightly below <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/35b22534-486f-49f1-95d1-b875e8d6b6f0\/non-oil-economy-posts-record-growth-in-november\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">November\u2019s 17-month high<\/a> of 59.0, while remaining well above the 50.0 mark that separates growth from contraction. The story was also picked up by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/saudi-arabias-non-oil-private-sector-keeps-growing-solidly-december-pmi-shows-2025-01-05\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>New orders hit full speed in December: <\/strong>The new orders subindex climbed to 65.5 in December up from 63.4 the previous month, with new export order growth hitting a 17-month high on the back of product innovations and solid ties with international clients. \u201cThis surge is supported by elevated domestic demand and strengthening exports, which have propelled total sales volumes to their highest levels in a year,\u201d Riyad Bank Chief Economist Naif Al Ghaith said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Naturally, output followed suit: <\/strong>Production levels rose well above long-term trends last month, as firms ramped up activity to meet rising demand. The push to expand capacity was evident, with purchasing activity accelerating to a nine-month high as businesses lay the groundwork for sustained growth into 2025. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Firms are stocking up for the new year:<\/strong> December saw businesses racing to build inventories at the fastest pace since May, supported by improved supplier delivery times. Firms also took advantage of strong vendor relationships to shore up supply in anticipation of continued sales growth, giving them a buffer against future demand spikes while keeping shelves ready to meet growing demand. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Staffing level growth remained slow and steady:<\/strong> Job creation softened in December, reflecting a cautious approach despite the surge in activity. While staffing levels did rise, the pace eased from November, balancing out soaring input costs. Firms focused more on optimizing existing resources, and ensuring productivity remained high without putting too much strain on salary expenses. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Input costs saw a sharp increase in December<\/strong>, primarily driven by higher material prices. However, wage inflation remained subdued, helping to balance overall cost pressures. Some firms took a competitive stance, trimming prices to stay ahead of rivals and offload elevated stock levels. This strategy kept output charges in check, and inflationary pressure manageable. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>We\u2019re going full steam ahead: <\/strong>Optimism is running strong for 2025, with business expectations reaching a nine-month high, Al Ghaith said. Robust sales growth and expanding capacities have bolstered confidence across the board. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER ON THE PAST YEAR-<\/strong> Private sector activity grew at the slowest clip in two years in January 2024, with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/4f59dc30-c06b-4edb-8262-e846f0615193\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the first PMI reading<\/a> of last year clocking in at 55.4 before picking up to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/8990aa0e-b812-4224-8665-9713b24a6b8d\/non-oil-business-activity-rallies-in-february\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">57.2 in February<\/a>, and maintaining momentum through to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/c9b52918-0b20-411e-847f-f509283055e8\/steady-growth\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">April (57.0)<\/a>. The pace of expansion gradually decelerated from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/9b296a8d-994f-41e5-81cd-69f70ec98b50\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">May (56.4)<\/a> to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/0b2498a1-e6a9-498f-b283-c74ab585a625\/non-oil-private-sector-activity-expansion-softens-again-in-july\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">July (54.4)<\/a>, as demand softened and competition intensified, before recovering in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/1b409fe3-d0a8-4a33-92ef-759e5cb2a124\/saudi%25e2%2580%2599s-non-oil-private-sector-activity-reverses-five-month-downtrend-in-august\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">August (54.8)<\/a> and gaining further traction in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/30a53181-d9f4-4cac-b15d-a4a7fb57f5cf\/%253cmark%253epmi%253c%2Fmark%253e-picks-up-steam-in-september\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">September (56.3)<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/70ca9c96-f9bd-49fe-bbbc-7b9e4e817928\/saudi-arabia%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-pmi%253c%2Fmark%253e-hits-a-high-in-october\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">October (56.9)<\/a>. 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Aljadaan\u2019s approval comes following a decision by NDMC\u2019s BoD to endorse the yearly borrowing plan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The targeted amount is intended to bridge an <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/72e76ea0-cfe5-4328-95c3-cf39eefa9004\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">anticipated SAR 101 bn budget deficit<\/a><\/strong> that FinMin penciled in for the new fiscal year, in addition to covering some SAR 38 bn required to meet principals\u2019 repayments for loans maturing during the period. The budget deficit is expected to \u201ccontinue at similar levels over the medium term\u201d as the government continues to invest heavily in the diversification agenda.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Footing the bill:<\/strong> The Kingdom intends to diversify its borrowing portfolio during the new fiscal year, as it looks to expand its creditor base by tapping fresh local and foreign lenders, the statement explained. In addition to sovereign debt issuances, prospects in \u201cexport credit agency financing, infrastructure development project financing, capital expenditure (CAPEX) financing,\u201d as well as new markets and denominations are also on the cards, subject to market dynamics. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT-<\/strong> The budget deficit is expected to come in at 2.3% of GDP (SAR 101 bn) this fiscal year, according to the new year\u2019s budget statement. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/099ddafb-5201-4a43-a67f-a67176b7cbff\/al-jadaan-outlines-next-year%25e2%2580%2599s-fiscal-policy\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The government will not raise taxes to meet the shortfall<\/a>, Al Jadaan told media outlets following the budget statement release, but will rather tap local and foreign debt markets as it looks to benefit from the interest rate reversal and decreased cost of borrowing. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI:<\/strong> The National Debt Management Center (NDMC) <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/e73b76e0-c30a-4d33-ab58-94fee23bf371\/finmin-arranges-usd-2.5-bn-revolving-credit-facility-to-support-fiscal-needs\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">secured a USD 2.5 bn (SAR 9.4 bn)<\/a> shariah-compliant revolving credit facility earlier this week to support the state budget. 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Bajammal replaces <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/40247109-929b-4c68-8cda-72a806bc15c4\/fakeeh-care-group-ceo-resigns\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">outgoing CEO Fatih Mehmet Gul<\/a>, and previously served as CEO at King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah and at the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson tapped Hakan Cervel (<\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hakan-cervell-b1a6b1\/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BQWOL10JtTjiOoeMArtt5Jw%3D%3D\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><strong>) as its new <\/strong><strong>VP and head of Saudi customer unit<\/strong> at its Middle East and Africa arm, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/ericsson_ericssonmea-leadership-5g-activity-7280172209795465216-VeCn\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">post on LinkedIn<\/a>. Prior to his promotion, Cervel served as president at Ericsson Saudi and Egypt.<\/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\/ericsson\/\">Ericsson<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/fakeeh-care\/\">Fakeeh Care<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/moves\/\">MOVES<\/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=\"93114\" 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=\"93114\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">SAUDI IN THE NEWS<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/06\/fdi-oil-ports-make-the-rounds\/\">\r\n                            FDI + oil ports make the rounds                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/06\/fdi-oil-ports-make-the-rounds\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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In discussing the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/094857f1-d180-4fb3-b9ba-fa320aa6840f\/net%253cmark%253e-fdi%253c%2Fmark%253e-inflows-drop-again-in-3q-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Kingdom\u2019s third quarter \u201canemic FDI\u201d inflows<\/a>, Hussain emphasized a broader structural issue whereby the Kingdom's investment landscape continues to be led by PIF and government-led initiatives as foreign investors adopt a \u201cwait and see\u201d approach towards large diversification-focused investments. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Getting our ducks in a row:<\/strong> A <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/95c71960-5703-46db-a5e6-1e2f63de2ea0\/gov%E2%80%99t-introduces-new-investment-law-removing-major-obstacles-for-foreign-investors\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">new investment law<\/a> set to roll out in 2025 and other reforms promoting transparency and ease of doing business will have to take root and \u201cbed in\u201d before foreign investors move in, Hussain said. Nevertheless, a large-scale influx of foreign investors will take place eventually due to continued growth and improvement in Saudi\u2019s economy and infrastructure base. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2025\/jan\/04\/climate-driven-sea-level-rise-set-to-flood-major-oil-ports\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">The Guardian<\/a><\/strong><strong> is putting two of our critical oil ports \u2014 Ras Tanura and Yanbu \u2014 in <\/strong><strong>the <\/strong><strong>spotlight amid climate-driven rising sea levels.<\/strong> The low-lying hubs, which are operated by Saudi Aramco and collectively handle 98% of the Kingdom\u2019s oil exports, are particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels, the British daily wrote citing a climate study. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The irony isn\u2019t lost on the scientists<\/strong>, who point out that the emissions driving global heating \u2014 and consequently higher sea levels \u2014 emanate from the very industry that is now at risk. <\/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\/climate\/\">CLIMATE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/foreign-direct-investment-fdi\/\">Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/saudi-in-the-news\/\">SAUDI IN THE NEWS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/saudi-iran-relations\/\">Saudi-Iran relations<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"93116\" 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=\"93116\">\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\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/06\/uihc-to-set-up-new-fintech-company\/\">\r\n                            UIHC to set up new fintech company                        <\/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\/2025\/01\/06\/uihc-to-set-up-new-fintech-company\/\" 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 new company will have an initial investment ticket of SAR 75 mn, and will be majority owned by UIHC (75%) while Nowpay holds the balance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>UIHC tapped Vice Chairman Mohammed Galal Ali Fahmy <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mohamed-galal-9b96567\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(LinkedIn)<\/a> as its acting CEO <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/af54d1ba-8d42-4010-86d1-7b706769e038\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a>, following the passing of former CEO Sakhr Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Mulhem earlier in December.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">RENEWABLES-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Acwa Power\u2019s 1.1 GW wind farm in Egypt gets the gov\u2019t go-ahead:<\/strong> Homegrown renewables giant Acwa Power and Egypt\u2019s Hassan Allam Utilities received approvals from the Egyptian government to establish their planned 1.1 GW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez, a government source told Enterprise. The project is set to be delivered under a build-own-operate (BOO) framework.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details: <\/strong>The first of the project\u2019s two phases will see the firms establish 550 MW worth of capacity in Ras Shukeir, with the second phases set to see an additional 550 MW installed in Ras Ghareb. Each phase is expected to take a year to complete, with Acwa holding a 70% stake in the project and Hassan Allam the remaining 30%. When operational, the project is expected to offset 2.2 mn tons of carbon dioxide annually and produce enough power for nearly 1.1 mn households.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI:<\/strong> The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/2b6f07c4-8220-479a-9143-33611ee73012\/ebrd-greenlights-usd-275-mn-loan-for-gulf-of-suez-mega-wind-farm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a> approved a USD 275 mn syndicated loan for the project, with the companies reportedly set to secure close to USD 900 mn in financing by the close of 2024. <\/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\">DEBT-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Tal Finance lands debt-based crowdfunding license: <\/strong>Fintech firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/talfinance.sa\/landingPage\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tal Finance<\/a> secured a license from the Saudi Central Bank (Sama) to provide debt-based crowdfunding services, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sama.gov.sa\/en-US\/News\/Pages\/news-1064.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from Sama.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Remember- <\/strong>Sama updated its debt-based crowdfunding regulations in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/6286ce04-a015-4835-b44c-cbb37747cfc7\/sama-updates%253cmark%253e-debt%253c%2Fmark%253e-based%253cmark%253e-crowdfunding%253c%2Fmark%253e-regs\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">October<\/a> in a bid to boost debt crowdfunding in the Kingdom.<\/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\">INFRASTRUCTURE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The National Water Company broke ground on SAR 1.6 bn water supply projects in<\/strong> <strong>Makkah<\/strong>, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nwc.com.sa\/EN\/mediacenter\/news\/pages\/projects-in-makkah-at-sr16b.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The projects include installing main water lines to serve 16 districts, or some 3 mn residents yearly.<\/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>Lana Medical finalized the acquisition of a 50% stake in Emirati medical device<\/strong> <strong>manufacturer <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wavelight-tech.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wavelight<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wavelight-tech.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Technologies<\/a><\/strong> after squaring away all the required procedures, it said in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=84563&anCat=1&cs=9587&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a filing to Tadawul<\/a>. The purchase was financed via Lana Medical\u2019s internal company resources and comes in a bid to expand the firm\u2019s regional partnerships and increase market share. The transaction was valued at no more than 5% of Lana Medical\u2019s revenue in 2023, which amounts to SAR 2.4 mn based on our math.<\/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\/al-yamamah-steel-industries\/\">Al Yamamah Steel Industries<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/debt\/\">debt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/national-water-company-nwc\/\">National Water Company (NWC)<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/saudi-central-bank-sama\/\">Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/united-international-holding-uihc\/\">United International Holding (UIHC)<\/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=\"93118\" class=\"issue-section markets\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"93118\">\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\">PLANET FINANCE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/06\/abu-dhabis-mubadala-was-the-worlds-biggest-spending-swf-in-2024\/\">\r\n                            Abu Dhabi\u2019s Mubadala was the world\u2019s biggest-spending SWF in 2024                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/06\/abu-dhabis-mubadala-was-the-worlds-biggest-spending-swf-in-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The story got ink from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/finance\/abu-dhabis-mubadala-overtakes-saudi-arabias-pif-worlds-top-wealth-fund-spender-2025-01-01\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-01-01\/abu-dhabi-s-mubadala-eclipses-saudi-pif-with-29-billion-deals\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Mubadala topping the league means it overtook Saudi\u2019s Public Investment Fund (PIF)<\/strong>, which fell one spot in 2024 from the top rank the previous year. PIF\u2019s ranking dip came as it <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/e7a1cce8-f25c-4107-acea-209e38cfe81f\/pif-has-it-eyes-set-on-domestic-growth\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">shifted its spending focus<\/a> towards domestic projects and cut outlays 37% y-o-y to USD 20 bn. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>And the rest of the Oil Five weren\u2019t far behind:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi-based ADIA and ADQ, as well as Qatar\u2019s QIA \u2014 which, together with Mubadala and PIF are known as the \u201cOil Five\u201d \u2014 all made it to the top 10 SWFs by investment value, shelling out a record-breaking USD 82 bn in new investments. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Differing investment tastes:<\/strong> GCC funds showed a tendency for investments in emerging markets \u2014 including their own domestic economies \u2014 but global SWFs maintained a preference for developed markets, the report explained. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Combined, the region\u2019s funds accounted for 38% of the total USD 13 tn in assets under<\/strong> <strong>management (AUM)<\/strong> of SWFs worldwide, benefitting from high oil prices and strong financial markets, despite headwinds from geopolitical tensions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>GLOBALLY- <\/strong>China and Norway continued to top the SWF scene in 2024, accounting for 20% and 14% AuM worldwide, while Southeast Asian funds held another 10%, the report said. Norway remained home to the world\u2019s largest SWF \u2014 Norges Bank Investment Management \u2014 with USD 1.8 tn in AuM. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>State-owned investors (SOIs) also broke records in 2024, logging USD 55 tn in AUM.<\/strong> The category\u2019s assets are projected to hit USD 60 tn this year and USD 75 tn in 2030 as GCC economic agendas drive growth in assets. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Sovereign funds around the world invested heavily in digital infrastructure, data centers<\/strong><strong> and AI startups such as OpenAI and xAI<\/strong>, driven by rapid AI adoption. GCC funds also went all in on AI in 2024, with the UAE, Saudi, and Qatar vying to position themselves as prospective AI hubs, Reuters noted.<\/p>\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 following the release of PMI figures<\/strong>, with Hong Kong\u2019s Hang Seng opening higher before slipping marginally, and China\u2019s CSI 300 losing 0.2%. Japan\u2019s Nikkei is also down, as is the Topix, while South Korea\u2019s Kospi is up 1.5% despite political uncertainty following the failed arrest of impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On Wall Street, futures are also telling a mixed story <\/strong>ahead of the first full week of trading in 2025, with Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures up slightly and Dow Jones futures down. <\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>TASI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">12,070<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.3% (YTD: +0.3%)<\/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>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\">1,510<\/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: 0.0%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>NomuC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">31,054<\/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: -1.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>USD : SAR (SAMA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.75 Sell<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.75 Buy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Interest rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5.0% 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-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EGX30<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">30,184<\/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\">+0.4% (YTD: +1.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">9323<\/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\">+0.01% (YTD: -1.0%)<\/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>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\">5127<\/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: -0.6%)<\/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\">5942<\/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\">+1.3% (YTD: +1.0%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>FTSE 100 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">8224<\/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\">-0.4% (YTD: +0.6%)<\/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\">4871<\/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: -0.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Brent crude<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 76.51<\/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%<\/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 3.35<\/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\">-8.4%<\/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 2654.70<\/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%<\/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>BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 98,398.20<\/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\">+0.04% (YTD: +5.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> THE CLOSING BELL: TADAWUL-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The TASI <\/strong>fell 0.3% <strong>yesterday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 4.2 bn. The index is up 0.3% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green:<\/strong> Saudi Re (+9.9%), Salama (+8.4%) and Riyadh Cables (+6.3%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Care (-3.5%), Emaar EC (-3.1%) and Marafiq (-2.9%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">THE CLOSING BELL: NOMU-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The NomuC<\/strong> rose 0.2% <strong>yesterday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 24.1 mn. The index is down 1.3% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green:<\/strong> Pan Gulf (+10.0%), Tharwah (+4.0%) and Naba Al Saha (+4.0%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red:<\/strong> View (-10.8%), IOUD (-6.8%) and Food Gate (-6.0%)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CORPORATE ACTIONS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Emaar EC\u2019s shareholders approved a 53.8% capital decrease to SAR 5.2 bn by way of <\/strong><strong>canceling shares<\/strong> to offset SAR 6.1 bn in accumulated losses, the firm said in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=84460&anCat=1&cs=4220&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a filing to Tadawul<\/a>. The company got a go-ahead from the CMA for the move <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/8f8cff90-422a-4745-a288-bfa4884a3e07\/complex-finance-hit-its-highest-level-since-before-the-2008-financial-crisis\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last month<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Anaam Int\u2019l Holding\u2019s board has recommended raising capital to SAR 105 mn via a rights <\/strong><strong>issue<\/strong> to bolster working capital, reduce loan rates, and support growth, it said in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=84559&anCat=1&cs=4061&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a filing 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 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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>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>8-12 J<\/span><span>anuary (Wednesday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rfef.es\/en\/noticias\/spanish-super-cup-to-be-played-in-jeddah\" style=\"\">Supercopa de Espa\u00f1a<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9 January (Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tadawulgroup.sa\/wps\/portal\/tadawulgroup\/contactus\/awards?locale=en\" style=\"\">Deadline to submit applications for the Saudi Capital Market Awards<\/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>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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">18 January (Saturday): Deadline for companies to amend status under the New Companies Law.<\/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>24-25 Janu<\/span><span>ary (Friday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.e1series.com\/news\/144_E1-to-make-spectacular-return--to-Saudi-Arabia-as-it-opens-second-season-in-Jeddah\" style=\"\">UIM E1 World Championship Jeddah<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25 January (Saturday): The opening of the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biennale.org.sa\/en\/the-2025-islamic-arts-biennale-presents-title-and-theme-and-announces-participation-of-over-30-global-institutions-and-more-than-20-artists\" style=\"\">2025 Islamic Arts Biennale<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Western Hajj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah<\/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>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;\">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 Fight Night: Adesanya vs Imavov, The Venue, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">2 February (Sunday): Flyadeal launches direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan, departing from Riyadh and Jeddah twice a week.<\/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 style=\"font-weight:400;\"> 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 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>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>18 February (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/global-cmf.com\/riyadh2025\/\" style=\"\">The Capital Markets Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, KAFD Conference Centre, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-20 February (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/global-cmf.com\/riyadh2025\/\" style=\"\">The Capital Markets Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, The Four Seasons, Riyadh.<\/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>21-22 Febru<\/span><span>ary (Friday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jcsa.sa\/en\/saudi-cup\/\" style=\"\">The Saudi Cup<\/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>22 Februa<\/span><span>ry (Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxingnews24.com\/2024\/12\/bivol-vs-beterbiev-ii-fear-or-fight\/\" style=\"\">Dazn Boxing event: Beterbiev vs Bivol II<\/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>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 February (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 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>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>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>3-20 <\/span><span>April (Thursday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-afc.com\/en\/national\/afc_u17_asian_cup\/news\/afcu17_qualifiers_set_to_ignite_road_to_saudi_arabia_2025.html\" style=\"\">AFC Asian U17 Cup<\/a><\/span><span>.<\/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>18-20 Apri<\/span><span>l (Friday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/f1experiences.com\/2025-saudi-arabian-grand-prix\" style=\"\">Saudi Arabian Grand Prix<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>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>25 April- <\/span><span>4 May (Friday-Sunday): <\/span><span>AFC Champions League Elite Finals<\/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;\">AUGUST 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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>3-9 November (Monday- Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a 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