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INFRASTRUCTURE-<\/p>\n

<\/strong>#1- <\/strong>GRA updates <\/strong>road regulation for autonomous vehicles integration: <\/strong>The General Authority for Roads (GRA) updated the Saudi Roads Code, establishing a unified technical framework in preparation for the deployment of autonomous vehicles in the Kingdom, it said in a statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The code establishes infrastructure requirements<\/strong>, including the construction of durable pavement layers to withstand the unique traffic patterns of autonomous vehicles and the installation of real-time and visible communication systems in roads and parking areas.<\/p>\n

(** Tap or click the headline above to read this story with all of the links<\/strong> to our background and outside sources.)<\/p>\n

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#2- <\/strong>The Al Baha<\/strong> Province will get 15 new water and sewage<\/strong> projects valued at over<\/strong> SAR 591 mn<\/strong>, the National Water Company (NWC) said on X<\/a>. The projects include more than 534 km of pipelines, eight reservoirs with a capacity of 24.5k cbm, and stations capable of pumping over 16k cbm per day.<\/p>\n

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CONSTRUCTION-<\/p>\n

Almoosa ki<\/strong>cks off new hospital<\/strong>: <\/strong>Almoosa Health Company awarded a SAR 192 mn contract to Masah Specialized Contracting to build its new Almoosa Specialist Hospital project in AlHofuf, according to a disclosure to Tadawul<\/a>. The 14-month contract will be financed via the public offering proceeds and long-term, shariah-compliant loans. Work at the site is set to start immediately, having already completed excavation and leveling works.<\/p>\n

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DEBT WATCH-<\/p>\n

PIF-owned <\/strong>Helicopter Company<\/a><\/strong> (THC) secured an eight-year SAR 600 mn Islamic <\/strong>credit facility<\/strong> from the Arab National Bank<\/strong>, Aleqtisadiah<\/a> reports. The loan will help the company adapt to changing market conditions, strengthen financial flexibility, and finance market expansion, as well as support future partnerships and investments.<\/p>\n

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BANKING-<\/p>\n

STC Bank launched a new digital savings product called Numu+ to encourage<\/strong> customers to save money through its app<\/strong>, according to a press release<\/a>. Saving is stimulated through rewards like luxury cars and electronics as savings grow. <\/p>\n

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INS.-<\/p>\n

Tawuniya<\/strong>\u2019s Fitch Ratings affirmed:<\/strong> Fitch Ratings affirmed the Company for Cooperative Ins.\u2019s (Tawuniya) financial strength (IFS) rating at A (Strong) and national IFS rating AAA(sau), the credit rating agency said in a note<\/a>. Robust, profitable growth and prudent underwriting metrics underpinned the rating.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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