{"id":108788,"date":"2026-05-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/?p=108788"},"modified":"2026-05-12T03:19:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:19:06","slug":"this-morning-aramcos-infrastructure-investments-paid-off-in-crisis-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2026\/05\/12\/this-morning-aramcos-infrastructure-investments-paid-off-in-crisis-time\/","title":{"rendered":"THIS MORNING: Aramco\u2019s infrastructure investments paid off in crisis time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.1500000000000001;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good <\/strong><strong>morning, ladies and gents.<\/strong> It\u2019s another issue where we stress about Saudi\u2019s fiscal resilience, and analysts are telling us things could go either way for our budget deficit when (or if?) Hormuz reopens for business. It\u2019s also another earnings-heavy issue with the likes of Al Othaim Markets, Jarir Marketing, Sasco, and more showing their books for 1Q.<\/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>SPEAKING <\/strong><strong>OF- Aramco chief Amin Nasser expressed pride in the oil giant\u2019s better-than-expected 1Q results<\/strong>, telling analysts in an earnings call that the company\u2019s wide-ranging investments in its infrastructure paid off in a time of crisis.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What made the difference? <\/strong>The robust East-West pipeline, which can export some 5 mn bbl \/ d through Yanbu\u2019s north and south terminals, a capacity that Aramco is working to increase even further, according to Nasser. Localized supply chains also meant local content was immediately deployed to fix disruptions and restore output. \u201cWe would have been delayed for months \u2014 if not years \u2014 if the restoration elements that we needed were not available and handy within the Kingdom,\u201d Nasser said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The strait is choking off a big chunk of supplies. <\/strong>Oil markets are losing 100 mn barrels every week the strait remains shut, Nasser estimated. Dipping into storage is threatening global stockpiles and masking how tight the market actually is, with most of the spare capacity locked behind Hormuz in the Arabian Gulf, he added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Rationing could bring demand growth down to 700-900k bbl \/ d if the strait remains <\/strong><strong>closed. <\/strong>Still, demand is poised for a strong recovery if the strait fully opens, \u201csignificantly higher than initial estimates\u201d for 2026, Nasser said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">^^ We have more on the oil giant\u2019s earnings (and what they mean for global trade) in this morning\u2019s Planet Finance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> Watch this space<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> <a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> EXPANSION \u2014 JLL is setting up a sports and entertainment hub in Riyadh<\/strong>, the real estate services firm said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/jll-launches-international-hub-in-riyadh-g72m2p1r\" style=\"\">statement<\/a>. The new base will serve clients across the region and globally, offering everything from leasing and operations to development advisory and investment support for stadiums, arenas, theme parks, cinemas, and other entertainment venues.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who\u2019s running it?<\/strong> Ahmed Abas (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ahmed-abas-3802a43b\/\" style=\"\">LinkedIn<\/a>) has been appointed regional head of sports and entertainment for the Middle East and Africa. He\u2019s a PPP specialist with over 15 years in the region, and sits on the advisory boards of the Middle East Sports Investment Forum and the World Stadiums and Arenas Summit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why Riyadh?<\/strong> The Kingdom is becoming the epicenter of the region\u2019s sports and entertainment buildout as it gears up to host the 2034 Fifa World Cup. The government is aiming for the sector to contribute 3% of non-oil GDP by 2030.<\/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>OIL \u2014 Saudi\u2019s crude<\/strong><strong> exports to China are set to drop sharply to some 13-14 <\/strong><strong>mn barrels in June from around 20 mn barrels in May<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-05-11\/saudi-arabian-oil-exports-to-china-set-for-deep-plunge-in-june\" style=\"\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing traders it says are in the know. This is far below the pre\u2011war average of 40-50 mn barrels per month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Why? <\/strong>The drop is mainly due to the Hormuz closure, which is forcing Aramco to ship June cargoes to China from the Red Sea\u2019s Yanbu terminal. Aramco\u2019s June official selling prices were also set above other Middle Eastern grades including Murban and Oman, the traders said. This is despite physical-market crude premiums starting to ease recently.<\/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=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>TRAVEL \u2014<\/strong> <strong>No more visas to get into Russia: <\/strong>The Saudi-Russian mutual visa waiver officially <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alwatan.com.sa\/article\/1180531\" style=\"\">entered<\/a> into force yesterday. The agreement \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/12\/02\/pif-to-double-japan-investments-by-2030\/\" style=\"\">inked<\/a> at the end of last year on the sidelines of the Saudi-Russian Investment and Business Forum \u2014 allows citizens of both countries to stay for up to 90 days for business or tourism, though it notably excludes work, residency, and Hajj.<\/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 point<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>14.5 mn \u2014 <\/strong><strong>that\u2019s <\/strong><strong>the total cargo tonnage handled by Saudi ports in <\/strong><strong>April<\/strong>, Mawani <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MawaniKSA\/status\/2053423869420015895\/photo\/1\" style=\"\">said on X<\/a>. Transshipments accounted for 130k TEUs during the month, while livestock volumes stood at over 830k heads. Passenger traffic totaled 70.7k, vehicle throughput reached 53.9k, and container volumes came in at 508.8k. <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"ksa\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>***<\/strong><strong>You\u2019re reading EnterpriseAM Saudi<\/strong>, your essential daily roundup of business, economics, and must-read news about Saudi, delivered straight to your inbox. 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Reach out to us on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:climate@enterprisemea.com\" style=\"\">saudi@enterpriseAM.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>DID YOU KNOW <\/strong>that we also cover <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\" style=\"\">Egypt<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\" style=\"\">the UAE<\/a>, the MENA <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\" style=\"\">logistics<\/a> industry, and the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\" style=\"\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/mena-india\/en\" style=\"\">MENA <> India<\/a> corridor?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Were you forwarded this email? <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/newsletters\/\" style=\"\">Tap or click here<\/a> to get your own copy of EnterpriseAM Saudi delivered every weekday.<br \/><strong>***<\/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\">The big story abroad <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>News outlets are following the ups-and-downs of the regional conflict<\/strong>, the latest of which is President Donald Trump\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-05-11\/us-iran-tensions-flare-as-trump-declares-ceasefire-is-weakened?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\">characterization<\/a> of the ceasefire as \u201con massive life support.\u201d Trump called Tehran\u2019s counterproposal to end the monthslong war as \u201cunacceptable,\u201d with the major sticking point being Iran\u2019s stockpile of enriched uranium.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Washington has <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/us-loan-533-million-barrels-oil-strategic-petroleum-reserve-2026-05-11\/\" style=\"\">released 53.3 mn barrels<\/a><\/strong><strong> of crude from its reserves <\/strong>to steady oil markets in light of the Iran war, loaning out the supply to nine companies, including ExxonMobil, Trafigura, and Marathon. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>One step closer to Warsh\u2019s Fed: <\/strong>Trump\u2019s pick for Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/fed-chair-nominee-warsh-clears-hurdle-path-senate-confirmation-2026-05-11\/\" style=\"\">one step closer<\/a> to securing the position, following yesterday\u2019s so-called cloture vote by the Senate. Outgoing chief Jerome \u200cPowell\u2019s term ends on Friday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, in the entertainment business: <\/strong>Sony Music Group acquired the rights to more than 45k songs from alternative asset manager Blackstone under an almost <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/0640f6f8-f7d0-405c-9372-a6dbfe44523c?syn-25a6b1a6=1\" style=\"\">USD 4 bn agreement<\/a>. The catalogue includes iconic tracks by Journey, Leonard Cohen, and others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning, ladies and gents. It\u2019s another issue where we stress about Saudi\u2019s fiscal resilience, and analysts are telling us things could go either way for our budget deficit when (or if?) Hormuz reopens for business. 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