{"id":88759,"date":"2024-08-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/08\/18\/inflation-holds-steady-in-july\/"},"modified":"2024-08-18T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T00:00:00","slug":"inflation-holds-steady-in-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2024\/08\/18\/inflation-holds-steady-in-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Inflation holds steady in July"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome back<\/strong> \u2014 we hope you enjoyed the peak August weekend as much as we did. We\u2019re kicking off the week as schools are back in session this morning, which also just so happens to bring a busy issue. Let\u2019s jump right in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING TODAY-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON-<\/strong> The new academic year kicks off today for students across the Kingdom. The first semester wraps up on 7 November, before the second semester picks up on 17 November and runs until 20 February, 2025. The year rounds out with the third semester, starting 2 March, 2025, and finishing on 26 June, 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- <\/strong>Schools are now required to disclose details of their school uniform at least 90 days before the start of the academic year, General Authority for Competition (GAC) Legal Affairs Department Director Hammoud Al Osaimi said (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/alekhbariyatv\/status\/1824087316530413765\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 1:08<\/a>). Additionally, schools can no longer require students or parents to purchase the entire school uniform at once, GAC said in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SaudiGAC\/status\/1823392993891467726\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a post on X<\/a>. They may buy individual items or multiple pieces as needed. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nec.gov.sa\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">National Events Center<\/a><\/strong><strong> will kick off <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/code.mcit.gov.sa\/ar\/bootcamp\/eventtech-experts-series\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a four-day series of event-tech workshops<\/a><\/strong> on the investment landscape of the events sector in a few hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Cybersecurity training event <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sans.org\/cyber-security-training-events\/riyadh-cyber-leaders-2024\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders August 2024<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off today<\/strong> and runs through this Thursday, 22 August at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Monsha\u2019at\u2019s <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/academy.monshaat.gov.sa\/local\/course\/enrol.php?id=929\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">government procurement and contracting awareness program<\/a><\/strong><strong> is happening<\/strong> <strong>today and tomorrow<\/strong> at the Monsha\u2019at Support Center, Jeddah. The program is designed to raise awareness about the government\u2019s tender and procurement system for both public and private players.<\/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<\/strong><strong>- Riyadh\u2019s <\/strong>mercury will peak at 47\u00b0C today, before dropping to 30\u00b0C, while <strong>Jeddah<\/strong> will see a high of 39\u00b0C, and a low of 31\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING THIS WEEK-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Esports World Cup Closing Ceremony will be held in Riyadh from Tuesday-Sunday<\/strong>, 20-25 August, to crown the first-ever Esports World Cup Champions, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/events-and-conferences\/epic-esports-world-cup-closing-ceremony-to-provide-fitting-conclusion-to-the-largest-gaming-and-esports-festival-ever-bqz91j6n\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The tournament features a USD 60 mn purse.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSAs- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- <\/strong><strong>Applications for the registration of around 57.6k properties in 10 neighborhoods in<\/strong> <strong>Riyadh will be open from Sunday, 1 September 2024<\/strong>, until Thursday, 5 December, the General Real Estate Authority said in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rega.gov.sa\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%A6%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AA-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84-%D9%81%D9%8A-10-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A8%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6-%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%AA%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%85%D9%86-28-%D8%B5%D9%81%D8%B1\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a statement<\/a>. The RER aims to establish a real estate registry across the Kingdom to make it easier for individuals and corporations to know who has a clear title to a property when buying or selling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>#2- Families in the Kingdom in need of kidney transplants can now exchange donor<\/strong><strong> organs between families<\/strong> when a donor's organ doesn't match within the same family, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudigazette.com.sa\/article\/644829\/SAUDI-ARABIA\/Saudi-Arabia-launches-National-Kidney-Exchange-Program-between-families\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Gazette<\/a> reported. The exchange will be facilitated through the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation\u2019s newly-launched National Kidney Exchange Program, which is currently running at the King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Dammam, and King Abdulaziz Medical City at the National Guard in Riyadh. The program is designed to increase living kidney donors and reduce waiting lists, with plans to expand nationwide.<\/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\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>#1- Egypt\u2019s Fawry launching in Saudi this year:<\/strong> Fawry, Egypt\u2019s largest e-payment services provider, plans to wrap up agreements with unnamed Saudi partners to launch its services in the Kingdom by the end of this year, CEO and founder Ashraf Sabry told Asharq Business (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/financial-reports\/51170\/%D9%81%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%82%D8%B9-%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%84-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%84-%D9%86%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">watch, runtime: 8:19<\/a>). No further information as provided. The news outlet quoted Sabry <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/61ac3aa3-9b66-4cdf-939c-bfd106406bc2\/saudi-nationals-don%25e2%2580%2599t-need-appointments-for-french-visa-applications\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in May<\/a> saying that the EGX-listed company was in talks with as many as six Saudi companies to pave the way for an expansion to Riyadh, without naming the potential partners.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- ALSO FROM CAIRO-<\/strong> Magnom Properties, the real estate arm of Saudi industrial group Rawabi Holding, will break ground on the USD 1 bn 50-storey office tower in Egypt\u2019s new capital in early 2025, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/saudi-firm-plans-hydrogen-powered-skyscraper-egypts-new-capital-2024-08-14\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported, citing a company statement. The hydrogen-powered skyscraper, expected to be delivered by 2030, is set to become the first net-zero carbon tower in the MENA region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>#3- We now have<\/strong> <strong>guidelines for self-driving vehicles: <\/strong>The Saudi Road Code has added guidelines for self-driving vehicles, mandating the installation of smart communication devices along roadways for direct interaction with self-driving vehicles, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2155456\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">state news agency SPA<\/a>. The devices support the safety of self-driving vehicles, as they provide real-time data on road conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- Anti-corruption arrest:<\/strong> Retired colonel Saad Ibrahim Al Yousef was arrested for accepting a bribe to influence a corruption case at the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2155642\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">state news agency SPA<\/a> reported. Al Yousef and other suspects are currently in custody and under investigation. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- <\/strong><strong>The Commerce Ministry has rolled out a new service for reporting cases of<\/strong> <strong>commercial concealment <\/strong><strong>online<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudigazette.com.sa\/article\/644832\/SAUDI-ARABIA\/Commerce-Ministry-launches-service-for-firms-to-report-cover-up-cases-in-other-firms-nbsp\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Gazette reports<\/a> citing a Federation of Saudi Chambers circular. Individuals who report concealment cases are eligible for a reward of up to 30% of the fines imposed. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IPO WATCH #1- Nomu-listed Alwasail Industrial has withdrawn its <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/e963a69c-56af-41ad-a3ac-811d670c649e\/%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253erasan%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%2B%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253etalco%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eare%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eringing%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ethe%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eopening%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ebell%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eon%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253etadawul%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253etoday%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">application<\/a><\/strong><strong> to transfer<\/strong> <strong>to Tadawul\u2019s main <\/strong><strong>market <\/strong>after failing to meet the requirements, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/?anId=82082&anCat=1&cs=9525&locale=en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. The Buraidah-based pipe maker plans to reapply in the future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IPO WATCH #2- Nomu-listed power infrastructure firm <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keir.com.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Keir International<\/a><\/strong><strong> plans<\/strong><strong> to jump to<\/strong><strong> Tadawul\u2019s main market by the end of this year<\/strong>, according to their <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/Resources\/fsPdf\/18412_3263_2024-08-15_15-55-42_en.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">annual report (pdf)<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The Kingdom\u2019s US treasury holdings are at their highest level since 2020, surpassing<\/strong><strong> USD 140 bn<\/strong>, after adding USD 4 bn at the end of June, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2024-08-16\/saudi-arabia-s-us-treasury-holdings-rise-to-highest-level-since-pandemic\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reported. \u201cA key factor was taking advantage of the higher interest rate,\u201d the business news information service quoted Monica Malik, chief economist at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank. The strength of the USD and the liquidity of the fixed-income asset class were also factors, she added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND- The Public Investment Fund\u2019s (PIF) US investments inched up 0.5% q-o-q to USD <\/strong><strong>20.7 bn in <\/strong><strong>2Q 2024, <\/strong>with the fund owning 1.6 bn shares across 38 US companies by the end of last quarter, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mubasher.info\/news\/4329393\/%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%B5%D9%86%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%B9-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-20-66-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Mubasher<\/a> reports, citing Securities and Exchange Commission data. Top investments include Uber (USD 5.3 bn), Lucid Group (USD 3.6 bn) and Electronic Arts (USD 3.5 bn).<\/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- The Real Estate Development Fund deposited SAR 5.8 bn in the accounts of Sakani<\/strong> <strong>program beneficiaries in 1H 2024<\/strong>, according to the program\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/1456.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">bi-annual newsletter (<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/1456.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">pdf<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/1456.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">)<\/a>. The program is part of a government-run housing initiative that facilitates homeownership for citizens via several financing options, including rent-to-own and mortgage loans.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Saudi imports of Russian fuel oil and vacuum gasoil nearly doubled m-o-m in July to 0.7 <\/strong><strong>mn ton<\/strong><strong>s<\/strong>, spurred by higher energy consumption to accommodate the rising summer heat, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/china-saudi-arabia-top-buyers-russian-fuel-oil-july-lseg-data-shows-2024-08-16\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported, citing traders and LSEG data.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">SPORTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- PIF taps into North, Central American football with Concacaf partnership: <\/strong>The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has partnered with the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) to support the growth of football in all 41 Concacaf member nations, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pif.gov.sa\/en\/news-and-insights\/press-releases\/2024\/concacaf-and-pif-announce-partnership-to-further-elevate-football-in-north-america-central-america-and-the-caribbean\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from the PIF. The partnership will see the PIF support football development initiatives and back Concacaf tournaments for men, women, and youth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>The partnership comes as the Concacaf gears up to oversee major events, including the upcoming 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the US.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO- <\/strong>PIF\u2019s Riyadh Air has become Concacaf\u2019s Official Airline Partner under a multi-year partnership, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riyadhair.com\/en\/media-hub\/riyadh-air-announces-major-football-deal-to-become-fifa-confeder\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<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- Al Hilal clinches Saudi Super Cup with 4-1 final score:<\/strong> Al Hilal beat Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr 4-1 yesterday in the Super Cup final, with Al Hilal scoring all four of its goals within 17 minutes of each other during the second half of the game. Ronaldo scored Al Nassr\u2019s sole goal in the 44th minute of the match. The outcome of the final earned plenty of ink overnight (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/soccer\/al-hilal-crush-al-nassr-4-1-clinch-saudi-super-cup-2024-08-17\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/africa.espn.com\/football\/story\/_\/id\/40895601\/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-al-hilal-saudi-super-cup-final\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-13753689\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-leaves-stadium-without-collecting-silver-medal-fuming-Al-Nassr-team-mates-sleeping-Saudi-Super-Cup-final-collapse-against-Al-Hilal.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily Mail<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/soccer\/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-but-al-nassr-loses-to-al-hilal-in-saudi-super-cup-1.2163127\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">TSN<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- Al Nassr will face off against t<\/strong><strong>he UAE\u2019s Al Ain next month, <\/strong>alongside Al Hilal and Al Ahli to defend their continental title, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/soccer\/title-holders-al-ain-face-triple-saudi-test-asian-champions-league-2024-08-16\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters reports<\/a>. The new season of Asia\u2019s top club competition (AFC) will kick off on Monday, 16 September, with fewer teams \u2014 now 24 instead of 40 \u2014 and the group stage will follow the Swiss League format. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>Saudi footballer Mohammad Noor will be featured in the Heroes roster of EA Sports<\/strong><strong> FC <\/strong><strong>25 video game. <\/strong>He becomes the third Saudi player to join this prestigious lineup, following Sami Al Jaber and Saeed Al Oweiran, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gulfnews.com\/sport\/football\/saudi-arabian-football-legend-to-feature-in-iconic-video-game-1.1723551528289\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulf News<\/a> reports. Throughout his 20-year career with Al Ittihad and the Saudi National team, Noor has amassed eight Saudi Professional League titles, three AFC Champions League titles, and numerous domestic cup victories.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- FROM THE RUMOR MILL- <\/strong>Brazilian Premier League star Willian Borges da Silva may soon be playing for a Saudi team after exiting from Fulham, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/soccer\/willian-leaves-fulham-after-two-year-stay-2024-08-16\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing British media.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"ksa\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>***<br \/><\/strong><strong>DID YOU KNOW that we also cover <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/user\/news-letters\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Egypt<\/a><\/strong><strong> and the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/user\/news-letters\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">UAE<\/a><\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/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:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/user\/news-letters\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Tap or click here<\/a> to get your own copy of EnterpriseAM Saudi delivered every weekday before 7am Riyadh time \u2014 without charge, thanks to our friends at Cenomi.<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>It\u2019s a relatively quiet morning in the international press<\/strong>, although there are a couple of stories broadly getting ink: <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- Post-mortem on Ukraine\u2019s latest victory in Russia:<\/strong> The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/world\/behind-ukraines-russia-invasion-secrecy-speed-and-electronic-jamming-188fcc22\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/europe\/how-russia-looked-wrong-way-ukraine-invaded-2024-08-17\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> are among those running analysis pieces this morning to dissect how Ukraine managed to pull off its invasion of Russia\u2019s Kursk region last week, which signaled a significant victory for Kyiv. The assault \u2014 \u201cthe biggest invasion of Russia since World War Two\u201d \u2014 came in large part to intelligence failures in Russia, in addition to Ukraine\u2019s use of electronic warfare. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Israel killed two senior Hamas members in an airstrike on the West Bank yesterday,<\/strong><strong> one day after a separate strike in Lebanon killed 10<\/strong> and injured five others, all of whom were Syrian nationals. The attack in Lebanon targeted a weapons depot used by Hezbollah, Israel claimed. The two Hamas members were reportedly responsible for killing an Israeli man in a shooting attack in the West Bank, Israel said. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/israeli-airstrike-kills-least-two-palestinians-west-bank-health-ministry-says-2024-08-17\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/acc35b46-65b7-45bf-a83d-cbc8ad7c5f75\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hamas objected to new conditions added to a ceasefire proposa<\/strong>l <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/397bbe91-ee0e-45fe-855c-37c89c14795d\/shareholders-can-buy-into-qalaa%25e2%2580%2599s-debt-today\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">originally laid out<\/a> by US President Biden during last week\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/0b9afa37-e479-41dd-8efc-f72f2f65f6ff\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">round of talks<\/a> mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the US in Doha, according to a source speaking to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/live-news\/20240816-gaza-ceasefire-talks-to-resume-for-2nd-day-in-qatar\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">AFP<\/a>. The added proposals include allowing Israel to keep its troops stationed at Gaza\u2019s border with Egypt, alongside new terms for swapping hostages for prisoners. Hamas, which did not attend the talks, was briefed on them as they unfolded.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Hamas\u2019 refusal comes as US President Joe Biden has said that an agreement is <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/gaza-ceasefire-negotiations-extend-another-day-death-toll-exceeds-40000-2024-08-15\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">closer<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/gaza-ceasefire-negotiations-extend-another-day-death-toll-exceeds-40000-2024-08-15\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">than ever<\/a><\/strong> after the talks were put on pause Friday, to be resumed this week. Biden reportedly wants the ceasefire to go through as soon as possible in order to avoid a wider regional war should Iran stay true to its pledge to issue a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/17697a01-daaa-4f94-87ff-39a059bf0b4d\/yield-on-three-month-t-bills-hits-five-month-high\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">retaliatory strike<\/a> against Israel. \u201cWith the comprehensive cease-fire and hostage release deal now in sight, no one in the region should take actions to undermine this process,\u201d Biden <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com.\/news\/articles\/2024-08-16\/gaza-cease-fire-efforts-near-endgame-as-blinken-heads-to-israel?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt5\"><\/a> <strong>#1- The EFG Hermes London Conference returns: <\/strong>EFG Hermes will hold its annual conference in London on 9-12 September, giving investors \u201cunique and unparalleled access to leading equities in MENA and key frontier emerging markets.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2151772\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Crown Prince Camel Festival<\/a><\/strong><strong> runs until Tuesday, 10 September at the Taif Camel <\/strong><strong>Racing Track<\/strong>, featuring 610 rounds of racing and a purse of SAR 56 mn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/newglobalsportconference.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New Global Sport Conference 2024<\/a><\/strong><strong> is happening on Saturday and Sunday, 24-25<\/strong><strong> August<\/strong>, bringing together top figures from sports, esports, gaming, entertainment, and technology. This year\u2019s theme is the Future of Fandom, highlighting fans\u2019 role in building brand equity and revenue. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The eight-week <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/esportsworldcup.com\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Esports World Cup<\/a><\/strong><strong> runs until Sunday, 25 August Riyadh\u2019s Boulevard <\/strong><strong>City<\/strong>. The world\u2019s top esports clubs are competing for a pool of USD 60 mn \u2014 the largest purse in esports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The two-day <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kbltcongress.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Kingdom Business and Luxury Travel Congress<\/a><\/strong><strong> will kick off on <\/strong><strong>Wednesday, 25 September<\/strong>, at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel and Convention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PLUS: Al Hilal take home Saudi Super Cup<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":88760,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"newspack_ads_suppress_ads":false,"newspack_popups_has_disabled_popups":false,"newspack_sponsor_sponsorship_scope":"","newspack_sponsor_native_byline_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_native_category_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_style":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_placement":"inherit","ep_exclude_from_search":false,"_primary_brand":0,"newspack_featured_image_position":"","newspack_post_subtitle":"","newspack_article_summary_title":"Overview:","newspack_article_summary":"","newspack_hide_updated_date":false,"newspack_show_updated_date":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2540],"tags":[2497,10,13,106,8,9],"brand":[],"newspack_spnsrs_tax":[],"class_list":["post-88759","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-what-were-tracking-today","tag-education","tag-enterpriseam-ksa","tag-healthcare","tag-real-estate","tag-sports","tag-what-were-tracking-today","wpautop","entry"],"acf":{"mongo_id":"27d8ea0b-d92c-4512-9f43-57b37a323ca1","order":"2","is_powered_by":false,"story_type":"4","photo_url":"https:\/\/ent.news\/2024\/8\/1505.jpg","photo_position":"above","homepage_title":"","full_issue_title":"THIS MORNING: Inflation holds steady in July + Al Hilal take home Saudi Super Cup","related_issue":[88757],"teaser":"PLUS: Al Hilal take home Saudi Super Cup","voice_url":"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2024\/8\/.fffdfef4-7e6a-4869-b046-5c3f72ffa864.mp3"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - 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