{"id":93350,"date":"2025-01-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=93350"},"modified":"2025-12-14T19:59:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T19:59:53","slug":"more-gdp-ipo-growth-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/issues\/more-gdp-ipo-growth-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"More GDP + IPO growth in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"93352\" 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=\"93352\">\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\/14\/future-minerals-forum-kicks-off-today\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: Future Minerals Forum kicks off today                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/14\/future-minerals-forum-kicks-off-today\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Expectations on non-oil GDP growth and the IPO pipeline lead this morning\u2019s news well, with twin forecasts from Al Rajhi Capital and Century Financial. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING TODAY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.futuremineralsforum.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Future Minerals Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off in just a couple of hours at Riyadh\u2019s <\/strong><strong>King Abdulaziz <\/strong><strong>International Conference Center.<\/strong> The highly-anticipated event is set to host some 14k participants from over 178 countries, bringing together government officials, senior execs, industry experts, investors, and other stakeholders to hold discussions on sustainability, advanced technologies, and mining value chains. The event will run until Thursday, 16 January. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND- <\/strong>The forum will feature an invite-only ministerial roundtable and a mineral exploration hub, where discussions on mining and development trends will take place. You can find out more from the event\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/1\/684.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">detailed brochure (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- <\/strong>Another chilly day in Riyadh, with a high of 18\u00b0C and a low of 7\u00b0C. In Makkah, temperatures will peak at 32\u00b0C before dipping to 17\u00b0C. Meanwhile, Jeddah will get a high of 32\u00b0C and a low of 22\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSAs- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The new regulations for joint Saudi-Foreign business councils and customs consulting <\/strong><strong>profession licensing controls are up for public discussion on <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/istitlaa.ncc.gov.sa\/ar\/Pages\/default.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Istitlaa<\/a><\/strong>, along with proposed regulations, the National Competitiveness Center said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KSANCC\/status\/1878759507444297929\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>#1- Riyad Capital IPO moving forward?<\/strong> PIF-backed lender Riyad Bank has reportedly tapped JPMorgan Chase to work on the IPO of its investment banking arm Riyad Capital, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.bloomberglaw.com\/capital-markets\/riyad-capital-said-to-eye-saudi-ipo-at-2-5-billion-valuation\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg Law<\/a> reports, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The PIF owns a 21.8% stake in Riyad Bank, while the government holds a 10.4% stake.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Riyad Capital could go public \u201cas early as mid-2025\u201d and the firm could be valued at USD<\/strong><strong> 2.5 bn<\/strong> at the time of the transaction, although the size, value, and exact timeline of the IPO remain undecided. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The first spin-off of its kind:<\/strong> An IPO would see Riyad Capital operate as a distinct unit from its parent company, making Riyad Bank the first local lender to spin-off its investment banking unit. Riyad Bank first disclosed its plans for the IPO <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/291a8d44-0629-42f6-ae3b-2f9c2eb7bcbd\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last April<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#2- The Kingdom is getting ready to enrich, sell uranium:<\/strong> Saudi Arabia is looking to monetize all of its mineral resources, including uranium, and eventually expand its nuclear program to include the radioactive heavy metal, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said at a conference in Dharan, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/saudi-arabia-plans-enrich-sell-uranium-energy-minister-says-2025-01-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>. \u201cWe will enrich it, we will sell it and we will do a \u2018yellowcake,\u2019\u201d he said. Enriching uranium for nuclear power comes as the government looks to diversify its energy mix.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SOUND SMART- In industry speak, yellowcake refers to a powdered concentrate of<\/strong><strong> uranium ore<\/strong>, which is used to prepare uranium fuel for nuclear reactors used in power generation. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>The Kingdom submitted a request to the International Atomic Energy Agency back <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/0e9b16dd-6816-4f88-8019-3adb09d754c3\/saudi%25e2%2580%2599s-first-hong-kong-focused-etfs-to-debut-on-tadawul-by-year-end\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in September 2024<\/a> to implement a stricter nuclear oversight program \u2014 the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement \u2014 allowing for more thorough inspections into domestic nuclear facilities to ensure they are used only for peaceful purposes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>#3- Ma\u2019aden and Alba scrap merger talks: <\/strong>Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma\u2019aden) and Aluminum Bahrain (Alba) have terminated discussions on a potential merger via share swap after <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/9fb4da2c-a20e-450d-8dd9-b36ebe5ad183\/public-investment-fund-targets-sar-4-tn-in-aum-by-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">kicking off due diligence<\/a> in November, Ma\u2019aden said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=84663&anCat=1&cs=1211&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">filing to Tadawul<\/a>. No reason was provided for the discontinuation of discussions. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Background:<\/strong> The now-terminated transaction would have seen Ma\u2019aden swapping stakes in its subsidiaries \u2014 Ma\u2019aden Aluminium Company, Ma\u2019aden Bauxite and Alumina Company, and related marketing rights\u2014 for new shares in Alba amounting to a 51% stake. The story also got ink in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-01-13\/saudi-arabia-s-maaden-bahrain-s-alba-end-aluminum-deal-talks\" 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>Still going ahead: <\/strong>Ma\u2019aden inked a separate share purchase agreement in September to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/9841af80-7437-460f-89dc-0f107ad8cb23\/ma%25e2%2580%2599aden-to-acquire-sabic%25e2%2580%2599s-shares-in-bahrain%25e2%2580%2599s%253cmark%253e-alba%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquire Sabic\u2019s entire 20.6% stake<\/a> in the Bahraini aluminium smelter.<\/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>#4- <\/strong><strong>France\u2019s <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engie.com\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Engie SA<\/a><\/strong><strong> is gearing up to compete in Saudi Arabia\u2019s sixth round of<\/strong> <strong>renewable <\/strong><strong>energy tenders<\/strong>, in a bid to secure four solar projects with a combined capacity of 3 GW, as well as wind projects totaling 1.5 GW, Engie\u2019s MD Francois Xavier Boul tells <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-01-13\/french-utility-engie-seeks-to-enter-saudi-and-emirati-renewable-power-markets\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a>. Despite Engie already operating in the Gulf, it faced \u201caggressive\u201d competition, recently losing a bid last year for 3.7 GW solar contracts in Saudi Arabia. The utility firm is also looking to expand its footprint in the UAE and Egypt, it added.<\/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>#5- Saudi Arabia is expected to add 4-5 mn sq ft of office space to its commercial real<\/strong><strong> estate sector <\/strong><strong>in 2H 2025<\/strong> to meet growing demand, CBRE Head of Consulting for Saudi Arabia Elias Bou Habib told Bloomberg <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/videos\/2025-01-13\/saudi-arabia-real-estate-boom-to-extend-into-2025-cbre-video\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(watch, runtime: 5:48)<\/a>. Despite the anticipated influx of new office space, demand and rental prices are expected to remain robust.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>Business relocations to Saudi regional headquarters have spiked office space demand, resulting in 98% occupancy rates and driving rents up 20% on an annual basis, Habib said. Riyadh saw a 31% increase in real estate transactions in 2024, with villa prices up 5% and apartment prices rising 4%, driven by population growth and an influx of expatriates, he added.<\/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>#6- Saudi Arabia is among 120 countries that will be affected by new rules limiting US<\/strong><strong> exports of AI chips<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/artificial-intelligence\/us-tightens-its-grip-ai-chip-flows-across-globe-2025-01-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. The limits will also apply to the UAE, Israel, Singapore, and several others, while arms-embargoed countries \u2014 such as Russia and China \u2014 are now banned from receiving any chips at all. Some 18 countries \u2014 including the UK, the Netherlands, Japan, and South Korea \u2014 are exempt from these restrictions<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#7- Yanbu and Riyadh Cement project production cost hikes as fuel prices go up: <\/strong>Yanbu Cement estimated that <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/167cb24a-e3d0-4707-88d3-237ef60a5b74\/aramco-hikes%253cmark%253e-diesel%253c%2Fmark%253e-prices-for-manufacturers-by-44%2525\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aramco\u2019s latest fuel hike<\/a> will drive a 10% increase to its production cost, while Riyadh Cement estimated a 9.6% increase, according to separate disclosures to Tadawul (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=84669&anCat=1&cs=3060&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=84672&anCat=1&cs=3092&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"ksa\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>***<\/strong><strong>You\u2019re reading EnterpriseAM Saudi<\/strong>, your essential daily roundup of business, economics, and must-read news about Saudi, delivered straight to your inbox. 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A draft agreement for the exchange of prisoners and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza was presented to both sides yesterday, with another round of talks taking place today in Doha. Officials from both sides have confirmed that talks are progressing well. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-01-13\/israel-gaza-talks-with-hamas-make-progress-ahead-of-trump-s-inauguration?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/negotiators-seek-finalise-gaza-ceasefire-deal-after-breakthrough-doha-2025-01-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/ebc5d442-c57b-46af-991a-ce99c63db672\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">FT<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semafor.com\/article\/01\/13\/2025\/qatar-presents-final-draft-of-gaza-truce-deal-after-a-breakthrough\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Semafor<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The goal is now to reach an agreement before US president-elect Donald Trump\u2019s inauguration next week<\/strong>, officials said. Vice President-elect JD Vance said he hopes an agreement could be struck toward the final days of Biden\u2019s administration. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, the US\u2019 new AI export caps are getting plenty of attention:<\/strong> The US imposed export controls on chips used for AI, giving 20 close allies access to chips and restricting access to 120 countries, including China, Iran, and Russia.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The semiconductor industry is not happy with the new export control regime, and neither is the EU.<\/strong> The European Commission said it is \u201cconcerned\u201d about the new measures, while industry leaders like Nvidia <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2025\/01\/13\/nvidia-lashes-out-at-biden-administration-sweeping-last-minute-export-controls-on-ai-chips\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">criticized<\/a> the move as potentially harmful to \u201cAmerica\u2019s global competitiveness.\u201d (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/f83f30be-d673-4f00-b9e5-9e9293512010\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">FT<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/artificial-intelligence\/us-tightens-its-grip-ai-chip-flows-across-globe-2025-01-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/livecoverage\/stock-market-today-dow-sp500-nasdaq-live-01-13-2025\/card\/u-s-ai-chip-export-restrictions-threaten-nvidia-s-sales-WZCk6vneYTmcqU2GlsKv\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WSJ<\/a>) <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Also getting attention: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Los Angeles is bracing for \u201churricane-level\u201d winds<\/strong> threatening to trigger more wildfires, with a red flag warning out on three areas across Los Angeles and Ventura. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/live\/2025\/01\/12\/us\/los-angeles-fires-california\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">NYT<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/los-angeles-high-alert-with-extreme-winds-due-return-2025-01-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/13049fb9-2c4f-4bac-bf0d-61cf52d0adc4\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">FT<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Court of Justice President Nawaf Salam was appointed Lebanon\u2019s prime minister<\/strong> after securing the majority of votes from the parliament, in another blow to Hezbollah, which was backing caretaker PM Najib Mikati to stay in the role. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/79670dbc-2db6-4bea-99a8-89e5d6566917\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">FT<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/lebanon-name-prime-minister-new-phase-begins-2025-01-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> 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:\/\/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>#2- <\/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>#3- 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>#4- 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 \u201cVenom\u201d 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>#5- 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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class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/1\/.4b9f1f44-1b19-4e07-b6c3-a76b6da2cd98.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Saudi\u2019s non-oil GDP is expected to grow <\/strong><strong>4.6% in 2025<\/strong>, on the back of investments in megaprojects and infrastructure and positive private sector sentiment, Al Rajhi Capital said in its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/1\/679.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 Saudi Market Outlook (pdf)<\/a>. The report expects GDP growth to come in at 4.3% in 2026. Meanwhile, inflation is expected to remain stable at 2.1% in 2025 before cooling slightly to 2.0% in 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where things stand now:<\/strong> The latest data indicates that the economy grew a  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/791914d6-330c-43bb-be02-c77d4ed722bc\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">4.3%<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/791914d6-330c-43bb-be02-c77d4ed722bc\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">clip in 3Q<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/791914d6-330c-43bb-be02-c77d4ed722bc\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">2024<\/a> , breaking a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/95dc89e4-6e0d-4694-b1ab-c9cd0bf99aed\/saudi-gdp-shrinks-0.3%2525-in-2q-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">four-quarter long downward trend<\/a>, which saw GDP shrink 0.3% y-o-y in 2Q 2024. The Finance Ministry <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/e65fed3e-05eb-40aa-92f4-ff2c2204bfec\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">recently downgraded its 2024 growth forecast<\/a> to 0.8% down from its initial forecast of 4.4%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Al Rajhi\u2019s sectors to watch: <\/strong>Al Rajhi pegs banking, healthcare, ins., IT, and rental and tourism as attractive sectors for investment in 2025. On the other hand, petrochems, telecom, pharma, and retail have been relegated to the neutral zone. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The global picture: <\/strong>Global economic growth is expected to remain stable at 3.2% in FY 2024-25, despite monetary tightening. The US is expected to lead global economic growth, while the Eurozone is anticipated to hit challenges on the back of stagnation and weak growth in powerhouse Germany. Global inflation is expected to continue on a downward trend, declining from 5.8% in 2024 to 4.3% in 2025 and 3.6% in 2026.<\/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 YEAR THAT PASSED FOR TADAWUL + NOMU-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The <\/strong><strong>Tadawul All-Share Index (TASI) <\/strong><strong>underperformed other EM indices in 2024<\/strong>, growing at 0.6% \u2014 unchanged from the year prior. The broader index\u2019s performance was mainly due to a liquidity squeeze in 1H resulting from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/11b8a541-a6d0-44d9-a177-9ef29b4f41c8\/%253cmark%253earamco%253c%2Fmark%253e-completes-secondary-share-offering\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aramco\u2019s USD 11. 2 bn secondary offering<\/a>. Meanwhile, falling oil prices, delayed rate cuts, and increased geopolitical tensions affected the index\u2019s performance into the second half of the year. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Small-cap stocks rode high on <\/strong><strong>IPOs<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>The Nomu parallel market index gained 28.3% last year, outperforming TASI for a second consecutive year as strong IPO performances drove gains. Foreign investor ownership in Nomu grew to 1.51% in 2024, up from 1.22% in 2023 while Saudi institutions\u2019 increased their ownership to 2.87% from 1.84%. <\/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\">STRONG IPO MOMENTUM AHEAD- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In 2025, IPO activity is expected to maintain the strong momentum recorded in 2024<\/strong>, following a slowdown in 2023, Al Rajhi Capital said. The report expects listings to pick up on Tadawul\u2019s main and parallel markets over the next two years, with 7 approved or closed transactions, and another 97 in the pipeline. Equity markets can handle 25-30 IPOs a year in 2025 and 2026, absent major secondary offerings that consume liquidity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Saudi Arabia topped the MENA IPO league table in 2024 with over 50 listings across <\/strong><strong>Tadawul and the Nomu parallel market<\/strong>, Century Financial\u2019s CIO Vijay Valecha was quoted as saying by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/capital-markets\/equities\/saudi-ipo-blitz-signals-strong-pipeline-for-2025-f6kia8c8\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Zawya<\/a>. \u201cWith over 3.5k foreign-domiciled qualified investors now in Saudi Arabia, the market is poised to remain one of the most active and diverse in the region,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Kingdom has already seen a strong start to 2025 with the listings of <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/862c7562-862b-44a6-9cc7-307dd1796f32\/%253cmark%253ealmoosa%253c%2Fmark%253e-health-debuts-on-tadawul-today#:~:text=Shares%20of%20Almoosa%20Health%20will%20begin%20trading%20today%20on%20Tadawul%E2%80%99s\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Almoosa Health<\/a><\/strong> <strong> and <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/f94fb79b-4bea-47be-86ad-a69f5662308b\/supercopa-de-espa%25c3%25b1a-semi-finals-begin-at-king-abdullah-sports-city-stadium-tonight#:~:text=%231%2D%20Shares%20of%20beauty%20retailer%20Nice%20One%20will%20begin%20trading%20on\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Nice One<\/a><\/strong> at the turn of the year. \u201cNice One can be considered the first Saudi unicorn, opening the door for more players to take the initiative and list,\u201d SNB Capital\u2019s Head of Investment Banking Zaid Ghoul told Zawya.<\/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 IPO PIPELINE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Capital Market Authority has already approved several listings<\/strong>, including <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/4b4ca2a2-55f5-43c0-b920-4fa5758548b4\/sama-cuts-interest-rates-in-line-with-the-fed-%2B%253cmark%253e-united-carton%253c%2Fmark%253e-industries-gets-ipo-green-light#:~:text=%232%2D%20United%20Carton%20Industries%20gets%20the%20go%2Dahead%20for%20its%20IPO%3A%20The\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">United<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/4b4ca2a2-55f5-43c0-b920-4fa5758548b4\/sama-cuts-interest-rates-in-line-with-the-fed-%2B%253cmark%253e-united-carton%253c%2Fmark%253e-industries-gets-ipo-green-light#:~:text=%232%2D%20United%20Carton%20Industries%20gets%20the%20go%2Dahead%20for%20its%20IPO%3A%20The\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Carton Industries Company (UCIC)<\/a>, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/4da5ce04-8005-450c-9d7f-2b943b51221f\/cma-approves-two-tadawul-ipos-%2B-two-nomu-debuts#:~:text=Arabian%20Company%20Agriculture%20and%20Industrial%20Investments%20(Entaj)%20the%20green%20light%20to%20offer%20a%2030%25%20stake%20(9%20mn%20share)%20in\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Arabian Company for Agricultural and Industrial Investment (Entaj)<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/676094dc-0ea4-4c3e-b067-ca385330d4a3\/gastat%25e2%2580%2599s-3q-2024-fdi-report-is-due-out-today#:~:text=%232%2D%20Derayah%E2%80%99s%20IPO%20gets%20the%20go%2Dahead%3A%20Derayah%20Financial%20Company\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Derayah Financial Company<\/a>, the Al Rajhi\u2013owned <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/72f5fb07-48d4-4728-aa16-5b4493066846\/nice-one%25e2%2580%2599s-two-day-retail-subscription-window-opens-today#:~:text=%233%2D%20Two%20new%20IPOs%20get%20regulatory%20clearance%3A%20Ejada%20Systems%20received\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Ejada Systems<\/a>, and the PIF\u2013backed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/4eef7deb-fdaf-48a8-adaa-7e399262e196\/cma-signs-off-on%253cmark%253e-umm-al-qura%253c%2Fmark%253e-development-ipo-%2B-a-handful-of-nomu-debuts#:~:text=%231%2D%20Umm%20Al%20Qura%20Company%20for%20Development%20and%20Construction%20can\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Umm Al Qura<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Other transactions in the market or expected soon:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hotels and resorts operator <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/c8620363-c996-408b-8d01-914668fdbb63\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Boudl<\/a><\/strong> has filed to go public;<\/li>\n<li>Singapore\u2019s <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/927c9005-50b0-4a1f-b4e5-599628a82d8b\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Olam Group<\/a><\/strong> is mulling the IPO of its Olam Agri subsidiary on Tadawul;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/78df2631-68ae-4b15-86cd-59bab3c278b7\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aster DM Healthcare<\/a><\/strong> looks set to spin off its GCC assets and seek a dual listing on Tadawul and in the UAE;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/1c55c7a4-ce77-4a0c-a7bd-1ad23a8256e0\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Nupco<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a unit of the PIF \u2014 has reportedly tapped Rothschild & Co as financial advisor for its potential Tadawul IPO;<\/li>\n<li>Budget airline <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/e299d7ad-c3f0-4533-bc3f-4dfb58ab2eb4\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Flynas<\/a> is reportedly looking to go public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n     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and Exhibition<\/strong><strong> kicked off yesterday with Saudi Aramco inking 145 agreements and MoUs worth USD 9 bn<\/strong> with local and international players, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aramco.com\/en\/news-media\/news\/2025\/aramco-signs-145-agreements-and-mous\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The new initiatives come in a bid to bolster the localization of goods and services, while increasing Saudi contributions to supply chains and promoting partnerships. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Fresh JVs and facilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ASMO,<\/strong> a joint venture between Saudi Aramco Development Company and DHL, commenced operations in Riyadh. The JV looks to enhance procurement and supply chains in the region;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Novel Non-Metallic Solutions<\/strong> \u2014 an Aramco and Baker Hughes JV \u2014 opened a <strong>plant <\/strong>at King Salman Energy Park to develop and commercialize composite products;<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>NMDC Offshore fabrication yard<\/strong> in Ras Al Khair will offer maritime engineering, equipment, material manufacturing and fabrication services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- What is IKTVA, anyway? <\/strong>The Aramco-backed program looks to achieve a 70% IKTVA localization score in a bid to build resilience in the Saudi economy while also increasing exports of locally made products and creating jobs. To date, the initiative has facilitated the establishment of 350 manufacturing plants at a combined capex exceeding USD 9 bn, producing 47 new domestic products for the chemicals, non-metallics, IT, and other sectors. Aramco's localization score rose from 35% in 2015 to 67% in 2024, with 210 new prospects identified across 12 sectors, representing an estimated USD 28 bn in per-year market size.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>KUDOS-<\/strong> 12 companies received IKTVA excellence awards at the event, including SLB, Nesma & Partners, Arabian Drilling Company, Zahid Group, Arabian Rig Manufacturing, Excellence logging, Saudi Valves Manufacturing, Hyundai Engineering, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Jana Marine, and Jeddah Cables, for contributions to localizing manufacturing and services, Saudization, training, R&D, supplier development, exports, and ESG. <\/p>\n\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\/aramco\/\">Aramco<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/investment-watch\/\">INVESTMENT WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/localization\/\">Localization<\/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=\"93359 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"93359\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/14\/93359\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-93359\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-93359 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasheelfinance.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/12\/1942.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"93360\" 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=\"93360\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/14\/pif-completes-acquisition-of-saudi-re-talks-of-a-potential-pif-investment-into-dazn-resurface-again\/\">\r\n                            PIF completes acquisition of Saudi Re + talks of a potential PIF investment into Dazn resurface again                        <\/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\/14\/pif-completes-acquisition-of-saudi-re-talks-of-a-potential-pif-investment-into-dazn-resurface-again\/\" 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 move follows the wealth fund's binding agreement <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/74f77529-b1b1-4dcb-9a44-869753445f1b\/pif-set-to-grab-significant-minority-stake-in-saudi-re\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in July<\/a> to fully subscribe to Saudi Re\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/a4350cc2-01ed-49cf-9774-db1d1ea76df1\/how-will-the-incoming-trump-administration-affect-the-markets%3F\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SAR 427 mn capital hike<\/a>, granting the PIF a stake in the Tadawul-listed firm. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Saudi Re said in July that it would raise its capital by 30% to SAR 1.2 bn by issuing 26.7 mn new ordinary shares (representing 30% of current capital) at a price of SAR 10 per share to be sold to the PIF at a premium of SAR 16 apiece in a SAR 427.6 mn transaction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Use of proceeds: <\/strong>The fresh funds aim to strengthen Saudi Re's financial capacity, and credit ratings and support local ins. companies in managing risks. \u201cThis investment will provide us with multiple benefits, including boosting our financial position and unlocking [potential] for expansion and growth,\u201d said Saudi Re CEO Ahmed Al Jabr. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>The fund tapped GIB capital for the transaction, while Al Rajhi Capital advised Saudi Re. <\/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\"><strong>IN OTHER PIF NEWS-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>PIF\u2019s sports investment arm Surj Sports Investment is reportedly in advanced talks to<\/strong> <strong>invest at least USD 1 bn into sports streaming service Dazn Group,<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-01-13\/saudi-arabia-said-to-near-at-least-1-billion-investment-in-dazn?embedded-checkout=true\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing sources it said are familiar with the matter. An announcement might be due this month, the sources said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER-<\/strong> Negotiations between PIF and Dazn began last year, with PIF reportedly bidding to acquire a 10% stake in Dazn for USD 1 bn back <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/fa58dc51-f50d-4202-aad2-c12a635a77ff\/pif-eyes-usd-1-bn-minority-stake-in-sports-streaming-platform%253cmark%253e-dazn%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in October<\/a>. But the fund denied having plans to invest in Dazn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- Surj and Dazn are reportedly planning a transaction to promote and broadcast<\/strong> <strong>Saudi Pro League games,<\/strong> the sources said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS<\/strong><strong>-<\/strong> Citigroup Inc. is advising Surj, while Dazn is being advised by independent financial consultant Kacy Grine, the report reads.<\/p>\n\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\/capital\/\">Capital<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/ma-watch\/\">M&amp;A WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/public-investment-fund-pif\/\">Public Investment Fund (PIF)<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/saudi-re\/\">Saudi Re<\/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=\"93362\" 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=\"93362\">\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\">DEBT WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/14\/a-flurry-of-debt-news-from-al-rajhi-anb-bsf\/\">\r\n                            A flurry of debt news from Al Rajhi + ANB + BSF                        <\/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\/14\/a-flurry-of-debt-news-from-al-rajhi-anb-bsf\/\" 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 issuance will be open to both local and international investors. Proceeds will be used to fund the bank\u2019s general corporate purposes. The sukuk will be priced and structured based on market conditions. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>SOUND SMART- <\/strong>AT1 bonds act as a capital cushion for banks if their capital levels fall below a certain threshold. They are seen as the riskiest debt instruments that can be issued by lenders and therefore hold a higher coupon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>Our friends at HSBC and Mashreq are joint lead managers and bookrunners on the transaction, along with JPMorgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, Al Rajhi Capital, Citigroup Global, Emirates NBD, Goldman Sachs, Dubai Islamic Bank, Credit Agricole,<font face=\"Arial\">&nbsp;MUFG<\/font> Securities EMEA, SMBC Bank International and Standard Chartered Bank.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>The leading Islamic lender tapped the debt market with USD-denominated issuances twice last year \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/46409bff-4803-4cda-a0c3-89b54df2295c\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in March<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/3150dc12-d5dc-4b50-a079-677085c457c4\/al-rajhi-bank-launches-usd%253cmark%253e-1%253c%2Fmark%253e-bn-in-at1-sustainable-bonds.-plus:-real-estate-and-food-security\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">May<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">ARAB NATIONAL BANK-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Arab National Bank (ANB) is planning to issue a SAR-denominated sukuk via private<\/strong> <strong>placement<\/strong> under its SAR 11.25 bn additional tier 1 capital sukuk program, it said in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=84662&amp;anCat=1&amp;cs=1080&amp;locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a filing to Tadawul<\/a>. Proceeds will go towards supporting ANB\u2019s capital base and covering its general corporate expenses. The size and rates for the offer, which is pending regulatory approval, will be determined based on market conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>HSBC Saudi Arabia and ANB Capital were tapped as joint lead managers for the issuance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) is set to issue USD-denominated <\/strong><strong>sukuk<\/strong>, after securing regulatory approval, under its shariah-compliant trust certificate issuance programme, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=84659&amp;anCat=1&amp;cs=1050&amp;locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. The size and terms of the sukuk \u2014 which will be issued via special purpose vehicle \u2014 will be determined subject to market conditions. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ADVISORS- <\/strong>Our friends at HSBC were appointed as global coordinator for the issuance, while Mashreq, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Citigroup Global, Cr\u00e9dit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Emirates NBD, Goldman Sachs, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, Mizuho International, SMBC Bank International, and Saudi Fransi Capital were selected as joint lead managers.<\/p>\n\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-rajhi-bank\/\">Al Rajhi Bank<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/arab-national-bank-anb\/\">Arab National Bank (ANB)<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/bank-fransi-saudi\/\">Bank Fransi Saudi<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/debt-watch\/\">debt watch<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/fcy-sukuk\/\">FCY sukuk<\/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=\"93364\" 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=\"93364\">\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\">MOVES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/14\/muqawil-picks-rayan-hamad-al-khuwaiter-as-its-new-chairman\/\">\r\n                            Muqawil picks Rayan Hamad Al Khuwaiter as Chairman, effective today                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/14\/muqawil-picks-rayan-hamad-al-khuwaiter-as-its-new-chairman\/\" 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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Al Khuwaiter has 24 years of experience in finance, governance, and strategic planning and has held leadership roles at Saudi Aramco, the Capital Market Authority, and other outfits. Al Khuwaiter\u2019s appointment is subject to shareholder approval.<\/p>\n\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\/moves\/\">MOVES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/the-national-construction-and-marketing-company-muqawil\/\">The National Construction and Marketing Company (Muqawil)<\/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=\"93366\" 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=\"93366\">\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\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/14\/more-japanese-investments-in-the-kingdom-itfc-grants-usd-2-75-bn-in-energy-security-agriculture-support-to-bangladesh\/\">\r\n                            More Japanese investments in the Kingdom? 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Under the agreement, the Saudi authority will support Japanese companies looking to invest in the Kingdom or looking to establish investment partnerships with Saudi counterparts.<\/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 WATCH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Riyadh-based International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) w<\/strong><strong>ill provide <\/strong><strong>USD 2.75 bn to Bangladesh<\/strong> to support energy security and the agriculture sector in the South Asian country, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2241845\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">state news agency SPA<\/a> reports. The agreement signed with the Bangladeshi government will support the import of petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and fertilizers. The facility will cover the period from July 2025 to June 2026, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/africa-press-releases\/the-international-islamic-trade-finance-corporation-itfc-and-the-government-of-bangladesh-sign-275-billion-u65taf1h\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Key beneficiaries include<\/strong> the government-run Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, Petrobangla, and Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>This is not the first ITFC facility for Bangladesh:<\/strong> ITFC has so far provided more than USD 19 bn in financing to Bangladesh, according to SPA. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HOSPITALITY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Rotana to open nin<\/strong><strong>e hotels in the Kingdom:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi-based hotel management firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotana.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Rotana<\/a> is gearing up to open nine hotels in Saudi Arabia \u2014 five of which are slated for 2025 \u2014 as part of its expansion plan across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Turkey, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/ar\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%A9\/%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%AA\/%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D9%83%D8%B4%D9%81-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%AE%D8%B7%D8%B7%D9%87%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%AE%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%85%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A-kl88brgt\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The plan will see the company launch a total of 36 new hotels across 22 cities. Rotana also said it plans to double its room count in the Kingdom to 6k over the next three years.<\/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\">REAL ESTATE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Nomu-listed <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/view.sa\/en\/home\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">View United Real Estate Development<\/a><\/strong> <strong> inked a SAR 164 mn contract with <\/strong><strong>Al Shams Holding Company<\/strong><strong> to build and sell a residential tower<\/strong> in Riyadh\u2019s Al Nakheel neighborhood, according to a disclosure to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=84656&anCat=1&cs=9591&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tadawul<\/a>. The project is scheduled to be completed in 30 months.<\/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\">TECHNOLOGY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Honeywell launches cybersecurity center in Jubail: <\/strong>US-based multinational conglomerate Honeywell opened a new center at its Jubail office to provide cybersecurity solutions for companies operating in the industrial sector \u2014 including the energy, manufacturing, and utilities sectors \u2014 according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/honeywell-opens-new-center-to-strengthen-saudi-arabias-industrial-cybersecurity-jhnecge5\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/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\">MANUFACTURING-<\/p>\n<p 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data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/1\/728.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/1\/728.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" \/>                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-93368\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-93368 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-planet-finance tag-emerging-markets tag-enterpriseam-ksa tag-financial-markets tag-planet-finance wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-audio mb-0\"><audio controls preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/1\/.513311dc-8529-4d18-953f-08ee1c65534e.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Emerging market borrowers issued a record USD 57.5 bn in bonds since the beginning of <\/strong><strong>2025<\/strong>, a 28.9% y-o-y increase from USD 44.6 bn during the same period last year, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/rates-bonds\/em-bond-sales-top-50-bln-cash-dash-beat-trump-fed-surprises-2025-01-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported citing Morgan Stanley data. As borrowers rush to lock in proceeds before Trump takes charge, analysts warn that the growing appetite is at risk of a market shift.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>By the numbers:<\/strong> Top issuers included Saudi Arabia, which <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/9470d441-db21-42b6-93f0-78644246913f\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">sold bonds worth USD 12 bn<\/a> last week, while Mexico recorded USD 8.5 bn and Chile recorded USD 3 bn in sales. Average premiums range between 0 and 10 basis points above US treasuries, with EUR-denominated bonds making a strong comeback. Sovereign borrowers, including Saudi and Indonesia, are mitigating higher yields by favoring shorter maturities over traditional 30-year bonds, the newswire said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The drivers:<\/strong> This surge in borrowing is driven by fears of market volatility ahead of the second Donald Trump administration, uncertainty around the US Federal Reserve\u2019s interest rate plans, and inflation concerns, Stefan Weiler, JPMorgan's head of CEEMEA debt capital markets, told Reuters. Emerging markets are also under pressure from USD 500 bn in short-term debt issued during covid, set to mature this year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The trend is expected to continue: <\/strong>Borrowers are expected to issue another USD 30 bn in debt before 20 January, Weiler added. The trend could also continue well into 1H 2025, according to Matt Doherty, head of CEEMEA syndicate at BNP Paribas. \u201cI wouldn't be surprised if you have another first half where we see the best part of USD 200 bn in issuance from CEEMEA,\u201d Doherty told Reuters.<\/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 in early trading<\/strong>, largely mirroring a mixed trading session for Wall Street yesterday that ended last night with tech stocks falling. Mainland China\u2019s CSI 300 and the Hang Seng Index are each up 1.2% and Shanghai is similarly up 1.3%, while Japan\u2019s Nikkei is firmly in the red so far this morning. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Futures indicate Wall Street is set to open in the green<\/strong>, suggesting the Dow Jones will continue rising after closing up 0.9% yesterday.<\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tbody>\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\">12,110<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.1% (YTD: +0.6%)<\/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>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\">15,110<\/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: 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\">31,234<\/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\">+0.6% (YTD: -0.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>USD : SAR (SAMA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.75 Sell<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.75 Buy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Interest rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5.0% repo <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4.5% reverse repo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EGX30<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">28,556<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-2.5% (YTD: -4.0%)<\/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>ADX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9,459<\/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: +0.4%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>DFM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,233<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.1% (YTD: +1.4%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&P 500<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,836<\/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: -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>FTSE 100<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">8,224<\/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: +0.6%)<\/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\">4,954<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.5% (YTD: +1.2%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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 80.90<\/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\">+1.4%<\/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>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 3.93<\/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\">-1.4%<\/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 2678.60<\/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%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 94,307.70<\/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\">-0.1% (YTD: +0.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\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 fell<\/strong> 0.1% <strong>yesterday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 5.8 bn. The index is up 0.6% 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> Buruj (+10%), UIHC (+8%) and Gulf General (+4.4%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Cenomi Retail (-5.6%), Jamjoom Pharma (-4.1%) and MESC (-3.5%).<\/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 0.6% <strong>yesterday <\/strong>on turnover of SAR 60.1 mn. The index is down 0.8% 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> Multi Business (+13.6%), Alqemam (+9.3%) and First Avenue (+7.3%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red:<\/strong> Alrazi (-10.6%), Quara (-6.3%) and Aictec (-5%)<\/p>\n\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\/emerging-markets\/\">emerging markets<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/financial-markets\/\">Financial markets<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                         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post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\t\t<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> CALENDAR<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">JANUARY 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-17 January (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dakar.com\/en\/overall-route\" style=\"\">2025 Dakar<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Bisha and Shubaytah. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>13-16 January (Monday-Thursday): The <\/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>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 January (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 February (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 February (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 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 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>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 April (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 style=\"font-weight:400;\">25 April- 4 May (Friday-Sunday): 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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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17-18 September (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Open Market Committee meeting and Summary of Economic Projections. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">23 September (Tuesday): Saudi National Day.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">OCTOBER 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-29 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Open Market Committee meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">NOVEMBER 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-9 November (Monday- Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtatennis.com\/tournament\/808\/wta-finals\/2025\/overview\" style=\"\">WTA Tour Finals<\/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>24-26 November (Monday-Wednesday) <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wamsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\">The World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Saudi Expo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Front Convention & Exhibition Centre, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">27-30 November (Thursday-Sunday): The World Rally Championship (WRC), 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:700;\">DECEMBER 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-4 December (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaea.org\/events\/epr2025\" style=\"\">International Conference on Nuclear Emergencies<\/a><\/span><span>, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>December: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2024\/11\/15\/fortune-global-forum-2025-riyadh-saudi-arabia\/\" style=\"\">The Fortune Global Forum 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">9-10 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Open Market Committee 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