{"id":98732,"date":"2025-07-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=98732"},"modified":"2025-12-14T21:31:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T21:31:12","slug":"salini-to-deliver-next-phase-of-diriyah-square-plus-sukna-launches-menas-first-open-ended-sharia-compliant-direct-lending-fund","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/issues\/salini-to-deliver-next-phase-of-diriyah-square-plus-sukna-launches-menas-first-open-ended-sharia-compliant-direct-lending-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Salini to deliver next phase of Diriyah Square. PLUS: Sukna launches MENA\u2019s first open-ended, sharia-compliant direct lending fund"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"98734\" 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=\"98734\">\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\/07\/15\/byd-to-open-more-showrooms-in-saudi-heating-up-ev-market\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: BYD to open more showrooms in Saudi, heating up EV market                        <\/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\/07\/15\/byd-to-open-more-showrooms-in-saudi-heating-up-ev-market\/\" 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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We\u2019re halfway through the week (and the year), and we\u2019re getting more and more data on how the markets did in the second quarter and the first half. The Kingdom is topping Kamco Invest\u2019s charts in bond and sukuk issuances in 1H, while our real estate market saw strong demand and high occupancy rates in 2Q, as per CBRE\u2019s figures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Leading this morning\u2019s news well:<\/strong> WeBuild\u2019s Salini bagged a USD 600 mn contract to carry out the next phase of Diriyah Square in Riyadh, while Sukna launched MENA\u2019s first open-ended, sharia-compliant direct lending fund. On the startups scene, Lucidya closed the region\u2019s biggest AI round to scale up Arabic-first CX tech.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>FOR TOMORROW- <\/strong>We\u2019re waiting on the fresh inflation figures from Gastat, due out today.<\/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>WEATHER- Riyadh<\/strong> is expected to see a high of 45\u00b0C and a low of 30\u00b0C, while <strong>Jeddah<\/strong>\u2019s mercury will go as high as 41\u00b0C and as low as 31\u00b0C. <strong>Makkah<\/strong> will see a 40\u00b0C and a 30\u00b0C low.<\/p>\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 Royal Co<\/strong><strong>mmission for Riyadh<\/strong><strong> City has started acquiring properties for the second <\/strong><strong>phase of its Road Corridors Development Program<\/strong>, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RCRCSA\/status\/1943664330634899753\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a> on Friday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who will be affected? <\/strong>Properties targeted for expropriation include those along Thamaniyah Road, the Second Eastern Ring Road, and Prince Mishaal Bin Abdulaziz Road, as well as two parallel bridges to the existing Suspension Bridge and areas linked to the planned upgrade of the Western Ring Road and Jeddah Road intersection. Affected property owners are instructed to submit their documents either online or in person at the Roads Implementation Office.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The project<\/strong>, which kicked off in August 2024 with an investment ticket of SAR 13 bn, aims at significantly enhancing traffic flow and improving access to the capital\u2019s projects. The new development phase includes eight projects, with over SAR 8 bn in investments, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saudigazette.com.sa\/article\/653355\/SAUDI-ARABIA\/Riyadh-launches-property-acquisition-to-expand-key-road-corridors\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Gazette<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> <a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <\/strong><strong>BYD to acce<\/strong><strong>lerate Saudi expa<\/strong><strong>nsion:<\/strong> Chinese automaker BYD \u2014 which entered the Saudi market last year \u2014 plans to have ten showrooms in the Kingdom by mid-2026, up from its current three, while targeting over 5k vehicle sales this year, Managing Director Jerome Saigot told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-14\/byd-aims-to-triple-saudi-footprint-after-tesla-enters-market\" 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>Just the beginning: <\/strong>\u201cWe are not here to stay at five or ten thousand cars a year,\u201d Saigot said, adding that the sales targets are set to increase substantially in the future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Competition is heating up in our EV market<\/strong>. US giant Tesla opened its first showroom in Riyadh <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/641ce02f-4a73-4a84-b055-a10c9eb6f6fe\/tesla-debuts-in-saudi-arabia,-riding-the-wave-of-rising-ev-demand\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in April<\/a>, joining BYD and other Chinese automakers like Geely and Zeekr in trying to gain a foothold in the market. BYD has been a fierce competitor with Tesla in recent months, with some analysts now expecting BYD to overtake Tesla in global EV sales for the full year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>Saudi Arabia has been racing to become an EV hub, aiming for 30% of all vehicles in its capital to be electric by 2030. The Public Investment Fund is backing the country\u2019s first auto plant with Lucid Motors and created its own EV brand, Ceer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BUT- <\/strong>Hurdles like high costs, sparse charging, and extreme temperatures have stifled EV adoption at just over 1% of total car sales in the Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/advancedpetrochem.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Advanced<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/advancedpetrochem.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Petrochemical<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicked off commercial operations at its new plants in Jubail <\/strong><strong>Industrial City<\/strong>, after its subsidiary Advanced Polyolefins Industry completed their construction, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=88742&anCat=1&cs=2330&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tadawul disclosure<\/a> yesterday. The new facilities include a propane dehydrogenation plant with an annual production capacity of 843k tons and two polypropylene plants with a combined annual production capacity of 800k tons.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Already generating revenue:<\/strong> The whole project, which includes one of the largest polypropylene plants globally, acquired about SAR 9.5 bn of investments, CEO Fahad Al Matrafi told Asharq <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/videos\/89933\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%AF%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%B1-%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A-9-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A8%D9%85%D8%B5%D9%86%D8%B9%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%84\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(watch; runtime: 8.24)<\/a>. The initial operations of one of its polypropylene production lines produced 400-450k tons in 2Q 2025, increasing the firm\u2019s sales by 20%. The plants are expected to operate at full production capacity starting in 4Q.<\/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><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <\/strong><strong>The Kingdom has reportedly asked consulting firms to review the feasibility of its<\/strong><strong> plans<\/strong><strong> for The Line<\/strong>, as it reassesses spending priorities due to increasing government deficit, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-14\/saudi-arabia-reviews-gigantic-city-at-neom-called-the-line\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported yesterday, citing sources it says are familiar with the matter. The firms were tasked with evaluating whether the current design is realistic and suggesting possible adjustments. While no final decisions have been made, any proposed changes would require approval from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the government.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT<\/strong><strong>-<\/strong> Recent fluctuations in oil prices have reportedly prompted <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/12e0076f-2c22-49ca-872f-b1d2c0a1c8d1\/#:~:text=Neom%20is%20undergoing%20a%20%E2%80%9Ccomprehensive%20review%E2%80%9D%20led%20by%20acting%20CEO%20Aiman%20Al%20Mudaifer%20to%20reassess%20budgets%20and%20progress%20of%20various%20developments\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">comprehensive<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/12e0076f-2c22-49ca-872f-b1d2c0a1c8d1\/#:~:text=Neom%20is%20undergoing%20a%20%E2%80%9Ccomprehensive%20review%E2%80%9D%20led%20by%20acting%20CEO%20Aiman%20Al%20Mudaifer%20to%20reassess%20budgets%20and%20progress%20of%20various%20developments\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">reviews<\/a> of the Kingdom\u2019s biggest planned investments, including Neom, in a bid to keep deficits and debt levels at a minimum. The review is led by Neom CEO, Aiman Al Mudaifer, to reassess budgets and progress of various developments, particularly some tourism projects along the Red Sea.<\/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>Obeikan + Azm trading halted ahead of main market move:<\/strong> The Saudi Exchange will suspend trading of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=88716&anCat=1&cs=9534&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Obeikan Glass<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details?&locale=en&anCat=1&anId=88720#:~:text=Accordingly%2C%20the%20Saudi%20Exchange%20will%20suspend%20the,the%20transfer%20procedures%20to%20the%20Main%20Market.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Azm<\/a> shares for up to five sessions starting 15 July as both companies prepare to move from the Nomu parallel market to the main market TASI, according to two disclosures to Tadawul.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER-<\/strong> Azm will transfer with an authorized capital of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/7ab5a39d-4d34-417b-8691-88e321768d6e\/riyad-capital-files-for-tadawul-ipo-%2B-cma-signs-off-on-two-fresh-listings\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SAR 30 mn and 60 mn shares<\/a>, while Obeikan Glass will move with an authorized capital of SAR 320 mn and 32 mn shares.<\/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\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/513.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">For decades, Sahel has been synonymous with summer's embrace: clear waters, crisp breezes, and vibrant nights. Last year, Ras El-Hekma cast a spotlight on its potential as a regional investment and tourism engine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">In the second issue of our <strong>Destination Sahel<\/strong> series, we\u2019re digging deep into the infrastructure needed to support this evolution \u2014 and whether Sahel has a spot on the global tourism stage..<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe to our Egypt edition<\/a><\/strong> to get the second issue of our series EnterpriseAM Destination Sahel in your inbox <strong>today at 10am.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <\/strong><strong>Tourism reve<\/strong><strong>nue in the Kingdom saw the strongest growth globally sin<\/strong><strong>ce the pandemic<\/strong>, with international tourism revenue rising 252% in 1Q 2025 compared to the same period in 2019, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/834.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">UN World Tourism Barometer report (pdf)<\/a>. On a y-o-y basis, the Kingdom\u2019s international tourism revenue increased 14% compared to 1Q 2024, landing in the 12th spot globally for growth rate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>International tourist arrivals in the Kingdom doubled since the pandemic<\/strong>, recording a 102% increase in 1Q 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2019. This is the third-highest growth rate globally and the second in the Middle East, far exceeding the global average of 3% and the Middle East average of 44%. Compared to last year, arrivals in the Kingdom rose 2% in 1Q 2025, placing Saudi Arabia in tenth place in Africa and the Middle East in terms of growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">SPORTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>US <\/strong><strong>golfer Talo<\/strong><strong>r Gooch claimed his second individual victory at Valderrama<\/strong>, finishing at 8 under to edge out Spain\u2019s Jon Rahm by one stroke at Liv Golf Andalucia, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livgolf.com\/news\/talor-gooch-wins-liv-golf-andalucia-legion-xiii-team-title-rd-3-recap-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. 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<\/strong><strong>Salini<\/strong><strong> expa<\/strong><strong>nds role in Diriyah Square:<\/strong> Italian construction firm <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webuildgroup.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">WeBuild<\/a> \u2019s subsidiary <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/salini-impregilo-s-p-a-saudi-branch\/about\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Salini Saudi Arabia<\/a> secured a new contract worth USD 600 mn (c. SAR 2.3 bn) to carry out the next phase of the Diriyah Square development in Riyadh, Diriyah Company said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diriyahcompany.sa\/en\/news\/diriyah%20company%20announces%20$600%20million%20constructiocontract-award-to-salini-saudi-arabia-a-subsidiary-of-the-webuild-group-for-construction-of-400-retail-units-in-diriyah-square\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> yesterday. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The details:<\/strong> The new phase includes the construction, finishing, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) works for more than 73 Najdi-styled buildings and public spaces across 365k sqm, featuring 400 shell and core retail units.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The area will form the pedestrian-friendly core of Diriyah Square<\/strong>, anchoring the development\u2019s 400 planned retail, dining, and leisure brands. It adds to Salini\u2019s current scope, including a 10.5k-vehicle underground parking facility, bus and VIP drop-off stations, and structural work for hotels, branded residences, offices, and the grand mosque.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WeBuild has been active in the Kingdom: <\/strong>WeBuild announced <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/277d5f29-ed9c-45df-8f23-d73bc2c06c1a\/a-rejigged-national-anthem,-courtesy-of-hans-zimmer%3F#:~:text=The%20Riyadh%20Metro%20stretches%20father\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this year<\/a> the opening of four new stations along the Riyadh Metro\u2019s Orange Line, and was awarded an estimated SAR 20 bn (USD 5 bn) contract by Neom <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/0f6c39be-2d64-4518-84df-9f5cdf8e9a7e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in January 2024<\/a> to build dams for a planned artificial lake at its Trojena mountain resort, set to be a venue for the 2029 Asian Winter Games.<\/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\/diriyah-company\/\">Diriyah Company<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/infrastructure\/\">infrastructure<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/webuild\/\">WeBuild<\/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=\"98739\" 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=\"98739\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">DEBT WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/07\/15\/sukna-launches-menas-first-open-ended-sharia-compliant-direct-lending-fund\/\">\r\n                            Sukna launches MENA\u2019s first open-ended, sharia-compliant direct lending fund                        <\/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\/07\/15\/sukna-launches-menas-first-open-ended-sharia-compliant-direct-lending-fund\/\" 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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This allows founders to finance their operations while maintaining full ownership and avoiding the constraints of equity financing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Below target: <\/strong>\u201cAs of 3Q, SME lending in Saudi Arabia is estimated to be SAR 329.23 bn \u2014 just 9.1% of total bank credit \u2014 well below the Vision 2030 target of 15-20%,\u201d said Fares Bardeesi, CEO of Sukna. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Mismatched development: <\/strong>Sukna attributed SME lending falling below targets to traditional financing structures not keeping pace with the rapid development of Saudi\u2019s business environment. \u201cThe tech and startup ecosystem has matured significantly, but financing structures simply haven\u2019t caught up.\u201d Managing Partner of Sukna Ventures Waleed Alballaa said.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/debt-watch\/\">debt watch<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/mena\/\">MENA<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/sukna\/\">Sukna<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"98741 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"98741\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/07\/15\/98741\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-98741\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-98741 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasheelfinance.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2024\/12\/1942.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"98742\" 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=\"98742\">\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\">DEBT WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/07\/15\/saudi-arabia-leads-gcc-debt-issuances-in-1h-2025\/\">\r\n                            Saudi Arabia leads GCC in total debt issuances in 1H 2025                        <\/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\/07\/15\/saudi-arabia-leads-gcc-debt-issuances-in-1h-2025\/\" 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 Kingdom accounted for half of all GCC issuances during the period, despite a 31% y-o-y drop.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s a broader Gulf slowdown, but corporates are holding up: <\/strong>Total GCC issuances came in at USD 100.3 bn, down 22% y-o-y. The drag came almost entirely from governments, which halved their issuances to USD 36.6 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>UAE + Bahrain were the only bright spots: <\/strong>Emirati and Bahraini issuers were the only ones to buck the y-o-y downward regional trend. Total UAE issuances rose 3.8% y-o-y to 32.9 bn, driven by corporate issuers. Meanwhile, issuances from Qatar and Oman nearly halved on an annual basis.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Sukuk slumped, while bonds held steady: <\/strong>Conventional bond sales remained flat y-o-y at USD 60.9 bn in 1H 2025, while sukuk issuances fell nearly a third to USD 39.4 bn, amid rising market caution and a shift toward simpler debt structures. Perpetual bond issuance rebounded sharply, hitting USD 10.7 bn \u2014 already matching full-year 2024 levels, with Saudi and UAE issuers leading the way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Green issuances are slowing: <\/strong>GCC green bond and sukuk volumes fell by more than half to USD 8.7 bn in the first half of the year. Saudi issuers still led with USD 5.6 bn in green paper, only slightly below last year\u2019s tally. Issuances in the UAE stood at USD 3.1 bn, down from USD 5 bn in the same period last year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>GCC fixed income maturities piling up: <\/strong>GCC bond and sukuk maturities are set to remain elevated through 2029. Sovereigns face USD 226.1 bn in maturities over the next five years, while corporates must refinance USD 223 bn. Most of the region\u2019s maturing debt is USD-denominated (59.3%), with banks and financial firms holding 75% of all corporate maturities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Leading maturity schedules: <\/strong>Saudi Arabia faces the biggest wall of maturities at USD 166 bn through 2029, driven largely by sovereign paper. The UAE comes in second place with USD 146.8 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Fed situation: <\/strong>Uncertainty over US tariffs and a weaker greenback are clouding the Fed\u2019s rate path, with one to two cuts now expected by year-end. Most GCC central banks are likely to follow suit due to USD pegs, though Kuwait \u2014 pegged to a currency basket \u2014 is expected to cut its rates by just 25 basis points.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>LOOKING AHEAD- Debt issuance in the region is expected to pick up in 2H 2025, as <\/strong><strong>issuers move to lock in lower rates. <\/strong>Kamco forecasts USD 21.7 bn in maturities through year-end, with government deficits and Kuwait\u2019s planned USD 6 bn bond sale set to drive activity. Sukuk issuance is also seen rising on stronger demand and funding diversification.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Zooming out: <\/strong>The global debt market posted a record-smashing USD 6.4 tn in issuances during 1H, up from previous years. 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The demand was spurred by the launch of Azure's luxury Lamara project in Riyadh and a SAR 1.7 bn real estate investment fund to finance major projects in Riyadh and Jeddah. The projects are meant to bring Riyadh closer to an estimated 120k to 130k new residential units annually to meet demand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Riyadh\u2019s prime offices are still crammed<\/strong>, maintaining over 95% occupancy rates in the second quarter, which has pushed average commercial rents up by approximately 4% q-o-q. There is a notable preference for Grade A office spaces, with about 70% of inquiries for smaller units under 1k sqm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>But we\u2019ll be getting more space in the coming years: <\/strong>While only around 200k sqm of new office space is expected by the end of 2025, supply is projected to increase significantly in 2026 and 2027, with about 600k sqm expected each year. Jeddah's office market is also strengthening, with Grade A occupancy at about 95%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On the retail front: <\/strong>Rents for super-regional and regional malls saw a marginal 1% y-o-y increase, with occupancy rates averaging 90%. In Riyadh, approximately 100k sqm of new retail supply is expected by the end of 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Our retail sector is undergoing \u201cretailtainment,\u201d<\/strong> where shopping centers evolve into comprehensive entertainment destinations. Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven) is leading the transformation, investing over SAR 35 bn in 14 entertainment projects across the country. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BUT- <\/strong>Concerns about potential oversupply in secondary locations and the growing preference for e-commerce still pose challenges.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The big boys:<\/strong> 2Q saw the launch of two large-scale mixed-use developments in Riyadh \u2014 the SAR 2 bn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/470d6d4c-8272-4475-9af8-740265d59a78\/nhc-taps-retal-to-develop-new-homes-in-al-khobar-under-sar-1.4-bn-agreements-%2B-osus-launches-sar-2-bn%253cmark%253e-osus-eye%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Osus Eye<\/a> project and the SAR 12.1 bn \u201cSaudi Silicon Valley\u201d known as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/0866953d-288f-4106-8171-eb9a6bcd67a6\/hong-kong-based-lwk-unveils-details-on-sar-12.1-bn%253cmark%253e-pulse-wadi%253c%2Fmark%253e-project\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Pulse Wadi<\/a>. 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New backers in the round included Wa\u2019ed Ventures, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/takamolventures.com.sa\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Takamol Ventures<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sparklabs.com\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SparkLabs<\/a>, alongside returning investors <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rua.vc\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Rua Growth Fund<\/a> and ARG.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Use of proceeds: <\/strong>The company will use the funds to expand its AI agent offering, aiming to automate customer-facing roles across support, marketing, and sales while ensuring compliance with the Kingdom\u2019s Personal Data Protection Law. It also plans to scale up across MENA\u2019s fast-growing customer relation management and customer experience software market, projected to hit USD 9 bn by 2030, according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About Lucidya: <\/strong>Founded in 2016 by Abdullah Asiri (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amasiri\/?originalSubdomain=sa\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>) and Zuhair Khayyat (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/khayyatz\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>), Lucidya\u2019s AI-powered customer experience management platform serves over 75 mn customers across 11 countries. 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The figure beats analysts\u2019 forecast of a SAR 178.1 mn net income, according to Argaam\u2019s data.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Revenue marginally slipped by 0.1% y-o-y to SAR 2.6 bn over the same period as video <\/strong><strong>game sales dropped.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>During 1H 2025<\/strong>, Jarir\u2019s net income was up 6.2% y-o-y at SAR 414.5 mn, while revenue increased 1.3% y-o-y to SAR 5.4 bn. 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Al Habdan brings over 30 years of experience in the financial and banking sectors, having held senior leadership roles at several listed firms, most recently as CFO at Tabuk Cement Company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n\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-jouf-cement\/\">Al Jouf Cement<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/tag\/moves\/\">MOVES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    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style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Lauritz Knudsen<\/a><\/strong><strong> in the Kingdom<\/strong>, offering solutions and equipment for low-voltage electrical distribution and automation, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/930.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement (pdf)<\/a>. Schneider acquired the India-based brand <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in 2020<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">(<strong>** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Schneider + Saudi go way back:<\/strong> King Salman Energy Park (Spark) signed an agreement <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/7368246c-54bb-4a67-80b6-3e0f6d43e5b5\/a-little-bit-of-everything#:~:text=SPARK%20set%20for%20new%20manufacturing%20facility\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/7368246c-54bb-4a67-80b6-3e0f6d43e5b5\/a-little-bit-of-everything#:~:text=SPARK%20set%20for%20new%20manufacturing%20facility\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">January 2024<\/a> with Schneider Electric to establish a 20k sqm advanced tech manufacturing facility \u2014 set to be completed by the end of this year \u2014 to produce high-tech systems, including distributed control, emergency shutdown, and compressor control systems.<\/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>Saudi Co<\/strong><strong>mpany for Hardware<\/strong><strong> (Saco) cancelled a SAR 50 mn credit facility with Saudi <\/strong><strong>Awwal Bank<\/strong> <strong>on Sunday<\/strong>, as the funds were not used, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=88748&anCat=1&cs=4008&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. Loan protections provided by Saco for the original agreement <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/6be7ec08-59d3-43f7-870e-c2509fcd9900\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">signed in December<\/a> were, consequently, nullified, including a SAR 50 mn promissory note and mortgage on the company's warehouse in Riyadh.<\/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\">ENERGY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Arabian Drillin<\/strong><strong>g extends Khafji Joint Operations contract:<\/strong> Arabian Drilling signed a three-year extension to its offshore drilling contract with Khafji Joint Operations, a joint venture between <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agoc.com.sa\/#\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Aramco Gulf Operations<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kgoc.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Kuwait Gulf Oil Company<\/a>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/Resources\/fsPdf\/14240_3703_2025-07-14_07-48-16_en.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul (pdf)<\/a>. The contract adds between 8% and 12% of Arabian Drilling\u2019s 2024 revenue to its backlog.<\/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\">TRADE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Indian fertilizer firms <\/strong><strong>IPL<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong><strong>KRIBHCO<\/strong><strong>, and CIL signed an agreement with Maaden<\/strong> to import 3.1 mn metric tons of DAP fertilizer annually for five years, with an option to extend, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2144426#:~:text=The%20two%20Ministers%20also%20witnessed,extension%20of%20five%20years%20with\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from India\u2019s Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div 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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\/7\/.74aa822d-f0d9-4ca1-a6e7-cb57f7432324.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure><p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> Times have changed, and the market is adapting. <\/strong>Sovereign wealth funds and central banks are altering their approaches in a bid to navigate the volatile global environment, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/finance\/wealth-funds-warm-active-management-china-weather-volatility-report-shows-2025-07-13\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported, citing a survey by US-based global investment firm Invesco.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Investors are getting worried: <\/strong>The survey \u2014 taking place between January and March before Trump\u2019s \u201cLiberation Day\u201d announcements \u2014 still showed a surge in concerns regarding market volatility and increased protectionism. Further down the road, climate change and higher levels of sovereign debt add to investors\u2019 worries over the next 10 years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Active management is the new trend:<\/strong> Funds managing over USD 100 bn in assets are increasingly moving to active management of their portfolios to weather the storm. While passive management \u2014 following weighted indices and portfolios \u2014 is traditionally more preferred as it seems to deliver better results, it needs predictable market conditions, which is \u201cno longer the case,\u201d Invesco\u2019s head of official institutions Rod Ringrow told the newswire.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>China is grabbing attention too: <\/strong>About 60% of wealth funds are planning to invest in Chinese assets, especially the tech market, in the next five years, with the \u201cstrategic urgency they once directed toward Silicon Valley,\u201d according to the survey. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Alternative sources of income include private credit<\/strong>, with half of the funds actively increasing their allocations<strong>. <\/strong>Stablecoins \u2014 crypto pegged to USD and other currencies \u2014 are also seeing growing interest, especially among funds in emerging markets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- Two thirds of the 58 central banks surveyed said they want larger, more <\/strong><strong>diversified reserves<\/strong> to prepare for what is to come. Over 70% expressed concerns over US debt levels negatively affecting the USD over the long term.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BUT- Don\u2019t expect the USD to weaken anytime soon.<\/strong> Some 78% expect the USD to maintain its strength for at least two more decades, until a credible alternative can rise to butt heads with the world\u2019s reserve currency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> ALSO FROM PLANET FINANCE-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>BTC clim<\/strong><strong>bed<\/strong><strong> to an all-time high beyond the USD 120k threshold<\/strong> <strong>yesterday<\/strong> <strong>amid growing investor sentiment and favorable market conditions<\/strong>. The cryptocurrency has gained over 29% YTD. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/bitcoin-crosses-120000-record-high-2025-07-14\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investmen<\/strong><strong>t b<\/strong><strong>anking at major US banks <\/strong><strong>could be in for its 14th consecutive <\/strong><strong>quarterly underperformance in 2Q 2025<\/strong>, with revenues projected to fall nearly 10% y-o-y to USD 7.5 bn \u2014 less than a quarter of total revenues \u2014 for JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/dd9a7e83-5a3e-45b3-b2af-8b2a124474c6\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> MARKETS THIS MORNING- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Asian markets are mostly in the green this morning<\/strong>, while investors wait for insights on China\u2019s economy. Hong Kong\u2019s Hang Seng is up 0.8%, while Shanghai Composite is down 0.5%. Wall Street investors are also waiting for big banks\u2019 earnings and inflation data, keeping futures virtually unchanged.<\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>TASI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">11,214<\/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: -6.8%)<\/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>MSCI Tadawul 30<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">1,437<\/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: -4.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">27,357<\/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: -13.1%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>USD : SAR (SAMA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.75 Sell<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.75 Buy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Interest rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5.0% repo <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4.5% reverse repo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EGX30<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">33,727<\/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\">+2.0% (YTD: +13.4%)<\/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>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\">10,063<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">0.0% (YTD: +6.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>DFM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,857<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">0.0% (YTD: +13.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">6,269<\/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: +6.6%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">8,988<\/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: +10.1%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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\">5,371<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.2% (YTD: +9.7%)<\/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>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 69.09<\/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\">-1.8%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Natural gas (Nymex) <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 3.45<\/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\">+4.1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>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 3,350<\/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%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 120,159<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.3% (YTD: +28.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Sukuk\/bond market index<\/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\">914.38<\/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: +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>S&P MENA Bond & Sukuk<\/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\">145.86<\/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: +4.2%)<\/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>VIX (Volatility Index)<\/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\">17.20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+4.9% (YTD: -0.9%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> THE CLOSING BELL: TADAWUL-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The TASI <\/strong>fell 0.4% yesterday on turnover of SAR 4.5 bn. The index is down 6.8% 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> Alistithmar Reit (+9.9%), SIIG (+4.6%) and Shaker (+4.5%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Emaar EC (-4.1%), Naseej (-4.0%) and MBC Group (-3.8%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">THE CLOSING BELL: NOMU-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The NomuC<\/strong> fell 0.3% yesterday on turnover of SAR 25.6 mn. The index is down 13.1% 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> Miral (+7.8%), AME (+5.5%) and Jana (+5.5%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red:<\/strong> Mayar (-9.2%), Future Care (-7.4%) and Alhasoob (-6.1%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CORPORATE ACTIONS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seera.sa\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Seera Gro<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seera.sa\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">up Hol<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seera.sa\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ding<\/a><\/strong><strong> tapped SNB Capital as the financial advisor for its capital reduction<\/strong>, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=88722&anCat=1&cs=1810&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. The travel giant has yet to secure the Capital Market Authority\u2019s approval.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Last month, Seera\u2019s board recommended an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/53ef5152-8ca0-46d3-b7cd-ee44cf0985b0\/not-exactly-selling-america%25e2%2580%25a6#:~:text=Homegrown%20travel%20giant%20Seera%20Group%20Holding%E2%80%99s%20BoD%20recommended%20an%208.65%25%20capital%20reduction%20to%20SAR%202.74%20bn%20through%20the%20cancellation%20of%20some%2026k%20shares\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">8.7% capital reduction<\/a> to SAR 2.7 bn through the cancellation of around 26k shares, citing a relative capital excess to the company\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2-<\/strong> <strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ir.tharwah.net\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Tharw<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ir.tharwah.net\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ah A<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ir.tharwah.net\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">l Bashariyyah<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u2019s board recommended a 10% share capital increase<\/strong><strong> to SAR 25.9 mn<\/strong>, which will be carried out by tapping the company\u2019s share premium balance, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=88750&anCat=1&cs=9606&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a> yesterday. The plan will see the company increase the number of its shares to around 5.2 mn, which will be used in exchange for acquiring shares, stakes, or assets and allocated under the employee stock program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3-<\/strong> <strong>Al Baha Inv<\/strong><strong>e<\/strong><strong>stment and Development Company is now called <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/albahacompany.com\/en\/home\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Drab<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/albahacompany.com\/en\/home\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Investment Company<\/a><\/strong>, after its general assembly approved the rebranding, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=88740&anCat=1&cs=4130&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a> yesterday. The company is now registered on Tadawul\u2019s website as Saudi Darb.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>Yanbu Cement Company\u2019s board approved distributing SAR 78.75 mn in cash <\/strong><strong>dividends for 1H 2025 at SAR 0.5 per share<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=88786&anCat=1&cs=3060&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. 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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\">JULY <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>July (Second week): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wipo.int\/en\/web\/awards\/global\/how-to-apply\" style=\"\">World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Global Awards 2025<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> awards ceremony, Geneva.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8 July-24 August (Monday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsworldcup.com\/en\" style=\"\">Esports World 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;\">17 July (Thursday): Deadline to register for the Kingdom\u2019s first civil aviation hackathon<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/avithon.gaca.gov.sa\/\" style=\"\">Avithon<\/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>20 July (Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rega.gov.sa\/media-center\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1\/%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%A6%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%84%D9%82-%D9%85%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%82%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%B7%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%AE%D8%AA%D9%87-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9\/\" style=\"\">Real Estate Brokerage Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>29-30 July (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/monetarypolicy\/fomccalendars.htm\" style=\"\">US Federal Reserve Open Market Committee<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> 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;\">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:700;\">AUGUST <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7 July-24 August (Monday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsworldcup.com\/en\" style=\"\">Esports World Cup<\/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>5-17 August (Tuesday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiba.basketball\/en\/events\/fiba-asiacup-2025-qualifiers\" style=\"\">2025 Fiba Asia Cup<\/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 style=\"font-weight:700\">3Q 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">The National Water Company is expected to award a construction contract<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> for the Hail Region Water Networks project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">SEPTEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-4 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudi-smic.com\/\" style=\"\">Sustainable Maritime Industry Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> (SMIC), Ritz-Cartlon, Jeddah. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15-17 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/money2020middleeast.com\/\" style=\"\">Money 20\/20 Middle East<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17-18 September (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/monetarypolicy\/fomccalendars.htm\" style=\"\">US Federal Reserve Open Market Committee<\/a><\/span><span> 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 <\/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 October (Wednesday): Electronic salary transfer via the Musaned platform to include employers with two or more domestic workers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 October (Wednesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgbf.sa\/\" style=\"\">Saudi Green Building 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>7-8 October (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 (GEMTECH) 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;\">15 October (Wednesday): Russian-Arab Summit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17 October (Friday): Saudization for private healthcare roles enters its <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrsd.gov.sa\/ar\/media-center\/news\/%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A1-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%82-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%B9-%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B9-%D9%85%D9%87%D9%86-%D8%B5%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B5\" style=\"\">second phase<\/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>22-23 October (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privatecapitalforum.com.sa\/\" style=\"\">Private Capital 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>27-30 October (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalhealthsaudi.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Global Health Exhibition<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Riyadh. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-30 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fii-institute.org\/conference\/fii9-edition\" style=\"\">Future Investment Initiative (FII9)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC) and the Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh. <\/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): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/monetarypolicy\/fomccalendars.htm\" style=\"\">US Federal Reserve Open Market Committee<\/a><\/span><span> 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 <\/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;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-13 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourise.com\/en\/home\" style=\"\">Tourise<\/a><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourise.com\/en\/home\" style=\"\">Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17-20 November (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cityscapeglobal.com\/\" style=\"\">Cityscape Global<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh Exhibition and Convention 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;\">22 November (Saturday): The Ring IV, ANB arena, Riyadh.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>23-26 November (Sunday-Wednesday): <\/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>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.<\/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:\/\/metropolismadinah.com\/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLMs5ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp3xpeFg9m7Hz31fjVZzOp_vjNcg3Izf3gX1aPkZ5-pZKke9fFx4DBPmxO4iX_aem_DecvsJSbE5YUJoqrvW-uUg\" style=\"\">Metropolis Madinah<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> Conference for civilizational capitals, King Salman International Convention Centre (KSICC), Al Madinah.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-30 November (Thursday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrc.com\/en\/calendar\" style=\"\">World Rally Championship Saudi Arabia 2025<\/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>28-30<\/span><span> November (Friday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.f1h2o.com\/\" style=\"\">UIM F1H2O World Championship<\/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>30 November (Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/en\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1353.aspx\" style=\"\">Zatca<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> 21st E-invoicing integration wave deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">DECEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-4 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 and Radiological Emergencies<\/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>1-4 December (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/isocarp.org\/61st-isocarp-world-planning-congress\/\" style=\"\">61st ISOCARP World Planning Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">9-10 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Open Market Committee meeting and Summary of Economic Projections. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>25-27 December (Saturday-Monday): <\/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>31 December (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/en\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1353.aspx\" style=\"\">Zatca<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> 22nd E-invoicing integration wave deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>31 December (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/ar\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1395.aspx\" style=\"\">Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Financial Penalties Initiative<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (Zatca) deadline.<\/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;\">December: Made in Saudi exhibition, Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, Riyadh<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">UN Trade and Development Global Supply Chain Forum <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">to take place in Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 January (Thursday): Electronic salary transfer via the Musaned platform becomes mandatory for all domestic workers in the Kingdom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-12 February (Sunday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worlddefenseshow.com\/en\" style=\"\">World Defense Show<\/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>13-14 February (Friday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeoutjeddah.com\/news\/formula-e-2026-jeddah-circuit\" style=\"\">Jeddah E-Prix 2026<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Jeddah.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>31 March (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/ar\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1396.aspx\" style=\"\">Zatca<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">\u2019s 23rd E-invoicing integration wave deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>27-29 April (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/events-and-conferences\/rx-announces-the-launch-of-aluminium-arabia-in-riyadh-for-2026-y7qwfljt\" style=\"\">Aluminum Arabia<\/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>26-29 October (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldenergy.org\/experiences-events\/world-energy-congress\" style=\"\">World Energy Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2027:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:700\">The World Water Forum <\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">takes place in Riyadh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:700\">The Ocean Race<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> finishes in Amaala on the Red Sea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Riyadh-Kudmi transmission line<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> to be completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2Q 2027:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:700\">The Hail Region Water Networks Project<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"> is expected to be 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