{"id":93272,"date":"2025-01-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/12\/real-madrid-vs-barcelona-at-king-abdullah-sports-city-today\/"},"modified":"2025-01-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T00:00:00","slug":"real-madrid-vs-barcelona-at-king-abdullah-sports-city-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/01\/12\/real-madrid-vs-barcelona-at-king-abdullah-sports-city-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid vs Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, wonderful people.<\/strong> It\u2019s a mixed start to the week, with a small handful of big stories to get the ball rolling, including the latest industrial production index data and Alat closing its USD 2 bn investment in Lenovo.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">^^ We have these stories and more in this morning\u2019s news well, below. <\/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\"><strong>Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will face off today for the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah\u2019s<\/strong><strong> King Abdullah Sports City<\/strong> at 10pm. Real Madrid will be looking to respond to the 4-0 home loss in the first Clasico of the season. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sports\/soccer\/real-target-super-cup-final-success-clasico-atone-barca-mauling-2025-01-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">HAPPENING TOMORROW-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1-<\/strong> <strong>Shares of bakery <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/9e970218-9461-4de2-826e-9014ef191445\/%253cmark%253eshmoh-%253c%2Fmark%253ealmadi-prices-nomu-ipo-at-sar-22-per-share\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Shmoh Almadi<\/a><\/strong><strong> will begin trading on Tadawul\u2019s parallel market <\/strong><strong>Nomu tomorrow<\/strong>, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/news-details?1dmy&urile=wcm:path:\/Tadawul_en\/SA-Tadawul\/SA-PricesAndIndeces\/SA-News\/SA-MarketNews\/CT-marketnews-%2009012025%20-%20LISTING%20ANN\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a Tadawul statement<\/a>. The company\u2019s shares will be allowed to fluctuate within a \u00b130% band on the first three days of trading, after which price fluctuations will be capped at \u00b110% as circuit breakers take effect.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>The company is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/51ccdd16-83ce-4bac-bee6-fd12e5884950\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">taking a 14.9% stake<\/a> to market in an offering that raised some SAR 30.8 mn in proceeds after it priced the offering at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/9e970218-9461-4de2-826e-9014ef191445\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SAR 22 per share<\/a>. The offering closed 195.5% oversubscribed on the back of strong interest from qualified investors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hajjconfex.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Hajj Conference and Exhib<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hajjconfex.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">ition<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off tomorrow at the Jeddah Superdome<\/strong>, bringing together stakeholders in the Hajj industry to probe new programs and initiatives for streamlining the Hajj experience for pilgrims. The conference, which wraps on Thursday, 16 January, will feature over 280k exhibitors.<\/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\">?\ufe0f <strong>WEATHER- Light to moderate rains and dense fog will hit parts of Jazan, Aseer, <\/strong><strong>Makkah, Aljouf, and the Eastern Province until later today<\/strong>, according to NCM\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/1\/518.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">warning (pdf)<\/a>. In Riyadh and Dammam, expect highs of 18\u00b0C and 23\u00b0C, and lows of 11\u00b0C and 14\u00b0C. Meanwhile, sunny Madinah will hit 23\u00b0C, and also drop to 11\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">PSAs- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> <strong>#1- Businesses have until this Wednesday, 15 January to submit excise tax returns for<\/strong><strong> November and <\/strong><strong>December<\/strong>, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (Zatca) said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/ar\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1333.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. Missing the deadline could result in penalties of 5% of the unpaid tax for every 30 days of delay. Excise tax is imposed on products associated with health risks, including soft and energy drinks, and tobacco products.<\/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- Importers, exporters, and service logistics providers operating under the <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/ar\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1334.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Authorized Economic Operator<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/ar\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1334.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">(AEO) Program<\/a><\/strong><strong> will now have access to new benefits<\/strong>, including administrative, procedural, and financial perks, after Zatca approved updates to the AEO program on Friday, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uqn.gov.sa\/details?p=26895\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">state\u2019s official gazette Umm Al Qura<\/a>. Applications can be submitted <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/en\/HelpCenter\/AEO\/Pages\/default.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">through Zatca's website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the AEO program:<\/strong> The program was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zatca.gov.sa\/ar\/MediaCenter\/News\/Pages\/news_1334.aspx\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">developed and managed<\/a> by Zatca in partnership with 14 other government bodies to help facilitate trade and enhance the Kingdom\u2019s logistics sector. It follows global trade security standards set by the World Customs Organization and has onboarded over 550 establishments.<\/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>#3- Truckers in Taif must avoid Al Sayl Al Kabeer road on Thursdays and Saturdays<\/strong> <strong>from <\/strong><strong>2-8pm <\/strong>due to maintenance works, the Public Security <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/security_gov\/status\/1877814129030828203\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said on X<\/a>. The ban will remain in place until Friday, 28 February.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- <\/strong><strong>The Saudi Food and Drug Authority is calling on people to <\/strong><strong>dispose of any Country <\/strong><strong>Butchery Boy Beef Pepperoni products they may have<\/strong>, after lab tests confirmed contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium, in 250-gm packs with an expiration date of 1 March. 2025, it said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfda.gov.sa\/en\/warnings\/2342558\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. The authority has already taken steps to withdraw the UAE-imported product \u2014 which has been deemed unsafe for consumption \u2014 from the market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> WATCH THIS SPACE-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>#1- IPO WATCH- Saudi Tabreed reportedly hired Citigroup and SNB Capital to manage a<\/strong><strong> potential IPO<\/strong> on the Saudi Tadawul, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-01-09\/saudi-pif-backed-cooling-firm-taps-citi-snb-capital-for-ipo\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the matter. While the size, value, and timeline of the offering remain under discussion, the potential IPO could happen this year, Bloomberg\u2019s sources said. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The Public Investment Fund <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/668bcb89-2935-456f-b0c4-495d50304ee0\/pif-now-owns-30%2525-of%253cmark%253e-saudi-tabreed%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">acquired a 30% stake in Saudi Tabreed<\/a> \u2014 the Saudi arm of DFM-listed National Central Cooling Company Tabreed in 2023. The stake PIF acquired was estimated to be worth some USD 250 mn. <\/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- IPO WATCH- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/almunifpipes.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Almunif Pipes<\/a><\/strong><strong> is on track to submit all necessary documents for its<\/strong><strong> Tadawul IPO to the <\/strong><strong>Capital Market Authority in 2Q 2025<\/strong>, the company\u2019s CEO Faisal Almunif told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.argaam.com\/en\/article\/articledetail\/id\/1781294\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Argaam<\/a>. The company manufactures plastic pipes and fittings for infrastructure projects in the water, sewage, energy, electricity, and telecommunications sectors. No further details have been discussed on the size and timeline of the offering. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>Dar Global eyes US, Greece expansion:<\/strong> Dar Global, the international arm of Saudi Dar Al Arkan, plans to expand operations in the US and Greece, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/ae\/news-releases\/dar-global-launches-over-us1-9-billion-in-global-luxury-real-estate-projects-in-2024--sets-sights-on-expansion-into-us-in-2025--302345950.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a statement<\/a> from the Dubai-based developer. The developer plans to invest in major US cities, seeking partnerships with developers on luxury residential properties. The focus will be on both US residents and international buyers, although specific project details remain undisclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong>The decision follows recent <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/203bee46-1c70-41d4-a0c4-ca47f20ae0fe\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">joint projects<\/a> with the Trump Organization, including Trump Towers in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/eee494ae-8a35-48d8-92ca-3ccf8069a7ac\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeddah<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/27085ffb-e81c-4248-8e14-22442fe019d1\/more-asset-managers-eye-adgm\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai<\/a>, as well as a hotel project in Oman. Eric Trump, Trump Organization\u2019s executive vice president, also told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/trump-organization-plans-second-saudi-arabian-tower-regional-expansion-2024-12-12\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> last month that additional projects are in the pipeline for the region, including a tower in Riyadh and further developments in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>#4- Gov\u2019t allocates SAR 10 bn for industrial sector investments:<\/strong> The Industry and Mineral Resources and Investment Ministries earmarked SAR 10 bn to kickstart the Standard Incentives Program, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mimgov\/status\/1878043447019344286\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>. The program is set up to cover 35% of initial investment rounds for eligible development projects in the industrial sector, capped at SAR 50 mn per project,<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Where the money is going: <\/strong>The initially targeted sectors include chemical conversion, automotive industries, and machinery, with additional sectors of interest set to be announced throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>The industrial sector accounts for 30% of the Kingdom\u2019s foreign direct investments, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.argaam.com\/en\/article\/articledetail\/id\/1781568\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Argaam<\/a> quotes Investment Minister Khalid Al Falih as saying. The sector raked in a total of SAR 142 bn in investments in 9M 2024, drawing some 571 multinational companies to set up shop in Riyadh last year, he added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- The Khamis Mshair 1 site is now a designated mining complex <\/strong>following a decision by the Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar AlKhorayef for the site in Asir to be used exclusively for mining activities and protected from unauthorized use, according to the state\u2019s official gazette <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uqn.gov.sa\/details?p=26892\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Umm Al Qura<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>The ministry greenlit a SAR 685 mn incentive package <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/e05daf4b-eff6-4b06-997c-6fa072982e5e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">last year<\/a> to boost mineral exploration in the Kingdom. The program, rolled out in collaboration with the Investment Ministry, aims to reduce early-stage risk for exploration companies. It came as part of efforts to expand the sector and tap reserves of gold, phosphate, and other minerals. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>FAST FIGURE-<\/strong> The nation\u2019s untapped mineral resources were estimated by the Kingdom at as much as USD 2.5 tn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/01\/10\/saudi-arabia-nearly-doubles-estimate-for-the-value-of-its-mineral-resources-.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in January, 2024<\/a>, compared to a previous forecast of USD 1.3 tn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">DATA POINTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>#1- Saudi airports received 128 mn passengers in 2024, up 15% y-o-y<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2240129\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">state news<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2240129\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2240129\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">agency<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2240129\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SPA<\/a> quotes Transport Minister Nasser Al Jasser as saying. Meanwhile, the number of flights grew 11% during the year to 902k flights, connecting the Kingdom to 172 destinations around the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- <\/strong><strong>Mortgage finance contracts<\/strong><strong> backed by the Real Estate Development Fund <\/strong><strong>grew 20%<\/strong> <strong>y-o-y in 2024 to SAR 62.9 bn<\/strong>, catering to 89k beneficiaries, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/N2239951\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">state news agency<\/a> SPA reports. The fund also deposited a total of SAR 11.9 bn in the accounts of Sakani beneficiaries throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>Total mortgage loans provided by commercial banks in the Kingdom increased 13.3% in 3Q 2024 to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/3afa8652-3778-4114-984b-2952bbd46c24\/real-estate-loans-hit-an-all-time-high-in-3q-2024\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">SAR 846.5 bn<\/a> (USD 225 bn). Meanwhile, retail mortgage loans increased 11% to SAR 657 bn, accounting for 77.6% of the total, while corporate mortgage lending rose 21.9% to SAR 189.6 bn.<\/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\">OIL WATCH-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Kingdom is set to dial back its crude oil shipments to China in February<\/strong>, cutting allocations to an estimated 43.5 mn barrels, down from January\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/saudi-hikes-february-oil-prices-asia-first-time-3-months-2025-01-06\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">three-month high<\/a> of 46 mn barrels, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/saudi-crude-oil-supply-china-set-fall-feb-vs-jan-sources-say-2025-01-09\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. Key Chinese refiners including state-owned CNOOC and PetroChina, and privately-held Hengli, are set to take fewer barrels, even as Sinopec and Sinochem reportedly move to increase their deliveries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Tightening the faucet: <\/strong>The move comes as Aramco <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/862c7562-862b-44a6-9cc7-307dd1796f32\/almoosa-health-debuts-on-tadawul-today\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">raises the official selling price<\/a> for its flagship Arab Light crude to Asian buyers, which is now being sold at a premium of USD 1.50 a barrel to the regional benchmark \u2014 up USD 0.60. OPEC+\u2019 decision early last month to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/bcbe499a-5e67-420b-ae35-54ad983a4b36\/%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253euk%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eprime%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253eminister%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253elands%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ein%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253ethe%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253egcc%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e-%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253etoday%253cmark%253e%253c%2Fmark%253e\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">extend production cuts<\/a> through to 1Q 2025 also implies tighter supplies going forward. <\/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 first Saudi-Thai Coordination Council meeting is scheduled to take place this<\/strong> <strong>Thursday <\/strong>at Thailand's Foreign Affairs Ministry headquarters in Bangkok, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bangkokpost.com\/thailand\/general\/2937486\/saudi-thai-council-talks-open-soon\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bangkok Post<\/a> reports. The council \u2014 which was formed after the two nations restored diplomatic relations in 2022 \u2014 will focus on strengthening ties across politics, security, trade, and culture. <\/p>\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\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a> <strong>#1- Mazzari eyes Saudi coaching role amid football boom:<\/strong> Former Inter Milan and Napoli Coach Walter Mazzari is interested in leading a Saudi Pro League team, citing the Kingdom\u2019s rise as a global football hub, he told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/english.alarabiya.net\/sports\/2025\/01\/08\/ex-inter-and-napoli-boss-walter-mazzarri-says-open-to-saudi-pro-league-move-\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Arabiya<\/a>. \"Saudi Arabia has just become one of the centers of world football,\" Mazzari said, adding that he is open to the chance under the right conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Building blocks: <\/strong>After almost a year out of the game, the veteran coach, known for his 23-year career across top European clubs, praised the Kingdom\u2019s investment in infrastructure, human resources, and the growing passion of fans. \"There\u2019s a lot of enthusiasm from fans and managers. It will be the next future of world football,\" he said, signaling his admiration for the league\u2019s rapid evolution.<\/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- FROM THE RUMOR MILL- Barcelona looks set for summer exodus:<\/strong> With FC Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo already <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tomsanderson\/2025\/01\/11\/star-tells-fc-barcelona-hell-leave-and-doesnt-want-to-play-against-real-madrid-reports-catalan-journalist\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">on his way to Juventus this<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tomsanderson\/2025\/01\/11\/star-tells-fc-barcelona-hell-leave-and-doesnt-want-to-play-against-real-madrid-reports-catalan-journalist\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">month<\/a>, the club might also be losing Frenkie De Jong and Raphinha to the Saudi Pro League this summer, Spanish outlet <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fichajes.net\/noticias\/saudi-pro-league-2-cracks-barcelona-ofertas-millonarias-20250111.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Fichajes<\/a> reports. Raphinha cast doubt on the club\u2019s ability to attract the best players at a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beinsports.com\/en-au\/football\/laliga\/articles-video\/raphinha-fears-olmo-mess-will-put-players-off-2025-01-08\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press conference<\/a> ahead of today\u2019s Clasico, citing Barcelona\u2019s failure to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor during last summer\u2019s transfer window.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong>The PIF and <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tkogrp.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">TKO<\/a><\/strong> <strong> \u2014 owner of UFC and WWE \u2014 are reportedly teaming up to <\/strong><strong>launch a<\/strong><strong> new boxing league<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/01\/08\/business\/tko-saudi-arabia-boxing-league.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the New York Times<\/a> reports, citing people it says are familiar with the matter. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sela.sa\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Sela<\/a>, a unit of the sovereign wealth fund, is set to bankroll the league, which will feature up-and-coming boxers tied exclusively to the competition, and is expected to debut high-stakes bouts in the Kingdom, the US, and Europe, with hosting fees potentially topping USD 40 mn per event, the people said. An official announcement could be weeks away, they added. <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">   Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily   <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"ksa\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe here<\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>***<\/strong><strong>You\u2019re reading EnterpriseAM Saudi<\/strong>, your essential daily roundup of business, economics, and must-read news about Saudi, delivered straight to your inbox. 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Firefighters have been battling six separate wildfires across the country, which have so far taken 16 lives and laid waste to thousands of homes. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/us-news\/l-a-s-palisades-fire-grows-overnight-forcing-more-evacuations-982e28ab?mod=WSJ_home_mediumtopper_pos_1\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/8286c956-fe5e-4c2f-bbfd-d5d3adaae784\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-third-night-death-toll-rises-10-2025-01-10\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/southern-california-wildfires-la-022c6588ac472f227b522ffd6552a642\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/live\/2025\/01\/11\/us\/los-angeles-fires-california\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2025\/jan\/11\/california-fires-la-fires-live-updates-latest-news\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Guardian<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Some are already picking up on the colossal and potentially impossible challenge this <\/strong><strong>will present to the ins. industry,<\/strong> with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/graphics\/2025-los-angeles-wildfires-insurance\/?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> addressing the costs and the implications of the \u201cwhat\u2019s almost certain to become the costliest wildfire in US history.\u201d Early estimates on Thursday by JPMorgan were already forecasting insured damages reaching USD 20 bn and beyond, leading some, including climatologist Daniel Swain, to ask \u201cCould a single event cause insurers to become insolvent? That\u2019s the great fear.\u201d <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Our part of the world is also ranking high on the world\u2019s digital front pages this morning<\/strong>, with news that Shin Bet domestic security chief Ronen Bar and other senior Israeli officials will head to Doha for ceasefire talks. Donald Trump\u2019s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has also been in the region to purportedly work towards an agreement, with the incoming president warning that there will be \u201call hell to pay\u201d if all the Israeli hostages are not released by the time he is inaugurated on 20 January. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/gaza-israel-palestinians-war-mossad-ceasefire-negotiations-63d38890b4628da8db75e58ba50d6ad9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/1781d594-e94c-416a-9b7a-b3eb630fb6b3\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-01-11\/top-israeli-envoys-plan-to-join-gaza-truce-negotiations-in-qatar?srnd=homepage-middle-east\" 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>TikTok\u2019s ongoing battle with US legislators is once again topping the business press<\/strong>, as the Supreme Court hears arguments over a law requiring its Chinese parent ByteDance to divest the platform by 19 January or face a nationwide ban due to concerns of Chinese influence. TikTok's legal team has argued the law violates the First Amendment and warned that it could set a precedent for targeting other companies. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/legal\/tiktok-warns-broader-consequences-if-us-supreme-court-allows-ban-2025-01-11\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/bab67be4-1801-43ac-9b75-dc2c8f81d018\" 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\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The three-day <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.futuremineralsforum.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Future Minerals Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off on 14 January at Riyadh\u2019s King <\/strong><strong>Abdulaziz International Conference Center.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- The three-day <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/therff.com\/new\/index_en.php\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Real Estate Future Forum<\/a><\/strong><strong> kicks off on 27 January at the Four Seasons<\/strong>, Riyadh. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#3- <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/onegiantleap.com\/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_content=awareness&utm_campaign=leap25&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsaS7BhDPARIsAAX5cSBz3wEr-jwQUv4anTN34AABD2USIz5sBMWgLDV_MA9lmMKz2Z2hC4gaAtp-EALw_wcB\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">LEAP 2025<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place between 9-12 February at the Riyadh Exhibition &<\/strong> <strong>Convention Center in Malham. <\/strong>The tech event will bring together over 1.8k global tech brands, 1k experts and some 680 startups. LEAP 2025 will feature over 300 hours of content across 17 tracks, covering AI, fintech, edtech, smart cities, and more. <strong>Co-located with LEAP is <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deepfest.com\/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_content=delprom&utm_campaign=deepfest25&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsaS7BhDPARIsAAX5cSAs6go_HF8cfSJzWZ7cLnuG1235sUKrj5zA4e36unoL1XlBEADPABQaAkypEALw_wcB\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">DeepFest<\/a><\/strong>, a major AI-focused event bringing thought leaders and innovators under one roof.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#4- The eight-day <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.big5constructsaudi.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Big 5 Construct Saudi<\/a><\/strong><strong> will take place from 15-18 February and 24-27<\/strong><strong> February<\/strong> at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The Kingdom\u2019s largest construction event will feature over 2k exhibitors from more than 60 countries, showcasing innovations across the sector. The event is expected to attract over 75k participants.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#5- The UFC returns to the Kingdom on 1 February<\/strong>, kicking off its 2025 collaboration with Riyadh Season, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/brianmazique\/2024\/12\/28\/ufc-saudi-arabia-card-order-released-with-former-champ-9-ranked-fighters\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Forbes<\/a>. The main event will see former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya face Nassourdine Imavov. Adesanya, on a two-fight losing streak, needs a win to remain in title contention, while Imavov enters with a four-fight winning streak.The co-main event will see Shara Magomedov square off with Michael \u201cVenom\u201d Page. The card also includes several ranked fighters, with matchups spanning multiple divisions. Full card <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ufc.com\/event\/ufc-fight-night-february-01-2025\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#6- The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.formula1.com\/en\/racing\/2025\/saudi-arabia\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Formula One 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix<\/a><\/strong><strong> will kick off on 20 April<\/strong>, featuring 50 laps at the 6.174-km Jeddah Corniche Circuit. 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