{"id":98984,"date":"2025-07-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/07\/23\/syrian-saudi-investment-forum-to-be-held-in-damascus-this-year\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:00:00","slug":"syrian-saudi-investment-forum-to-be-held-in-damascus-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2025\/07\/23\/syrian-saudi-investment-forum-to-be-held-in-damascus-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum to be held in Damascus this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Good morning, ladies and gents<\/strong>. Sport Clubs seems to have finally broken the dry spell cast on Tadawul\u2019s main market debuts for a while now, as the share gained 24% on its first day. The performance bodes well for upcoming listings, with one more hopeful \u2014 Dar Al Majed \u2014 out with the IPO prospectus. We have the details in this morning\u2019s news well.<\/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> will blaze under searing sun tomorrow, with temperatures hitting a sweltering 44\u00b0C before dipping to 30\u00b0C after sunset. <strong>Jeddah\u2019s<\/strong> mercury will climb, to 41\u00b0C at its peak, cooling to 30\u00b0C later in the day. In <strong>Makkah<\/strong>, the heat will peak at 43\u00b0C, then ease into a warm 34\u00b0C by evening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> NEWS TRIGGERS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The Gen<\/strong><strong>eral<\/strong><strong> Authority for Statistics is set to roll out May\u2019s international trade data <\/strong><strong>tomorrow<\/strong>, according to the state statistics agency\u2019s calendar. Oil exports dropped <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/60d2d01c-0097-4aea-bc28-442948fd969d\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in Apri<\/a> to their lowest level since June 2021, after markets received a double hit, between Trump announcing sweeping tariffs and Saudi Arabia leading a sharp acceleration in Opec+ output hikes. We expect the impact to continue affecting trade numbers in May.<\/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>Riyadh\u2019s n<\/strong><strong>ew <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/1438.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Infrastructure Proje<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/1438.pdf\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">cts Code (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><strong> goes into effect on Thursday, 7 <\/strong><strong>August<\/strong>, applying to the entire 400k sq km region including the capital and 22 governorates, the Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/ripc-gov_15-days-until-the-infrastructure-projects-activity-7353352428068438017-5HDw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADcc9s0BqbX_KIfcdiR9Co3ThUUfykvz4-o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the code:<\/strong> The code, the first of its kind in the region, applies to all stakeholders and governs the full infrastructure lifecycle \u2014 from planning to maintenance \u2014 with standards for roads, sensitive areas, and underground services. It also introduces performance indicators to track safety, environmental issues, timelines, and stakeholder satisfaction.<\/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>Manufacturing<\/strong> <strong>startups have until Friday, 25 July to <\/strong><strong>apply<\/strong><strong> for the Public Investment <\/strong><strong>Fund\u2019s (PIF) <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pif.gov.sa\/en\/private-sector-hub\/private-sector-initiatives\/accelerated-manufacturing-program\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Accelerated Manufacturing Program<\/a><\/strong>, which is developed for innovative business to expand their presence in the Kingdom, the PIF <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PIF_en\/status\/1947308462645412090\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said on X<\/a> on Monday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> #3- Good news for fine dining enthusiasts: <\/strong>All luxury restaurants must now offer a full table service experience, including welcoming and seating customers, and a valet parking service, according to fresh regulations from the Municipalities and Housing Ministry, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saudigazette.com.sa\/article\/653596\/SAUDI-ARABIA\/Saudi-Arabia-sets-new-rules-for-fine-dining-restaurants\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Gazette<\/a> reported yesterday. Restaurants will also be required to develop a digital reservation channel, hire a certified food health and safety specialist, and have only one branch per city to improve brand distinction.<\/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=\"wwtt1\"><\/a> The Investment Ministry<\/strong><strong> plans to host a Syrian-Saudi Investment<\/strong><strong> Forum in <\/strong><strong>Damascus this year<\/strong>, according to the ministry\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MISA\/status\/1947659512581673289\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">statement on X<\/a>. A Saudi delegation will visit Syria to hold meetings, workshops, and sign cooperation agreements and MoUs in key sectors such as agriculture, industry, and real estate, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asharqbusiness.com\/economics\/91059\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B2%D8%B2-%D8%AD%D8%B6%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%87%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%A8%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%89-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Business<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Interested? <\/strong>The ministry called on companies seeking to invest in Syria to contact it directly to provide detailed information about sectors and activities targeted in Syria.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI-<\/strong> The US Treasury Department lifted sanctions on Syria <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/ksa\/en\/news\/story\/1b71cc69-f0d3-4ca1-b1f5-790013e84dc6\/the-kingdom-launches-global-tourism-platform-tourise\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">in May<\/a>, allowing US-based entities, as well as allies and partners, to invest and do business there.<\/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=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> I<\/strong><strong>n<\/strong><strong>du<\/strong><strong>strial conglomerate <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rawabi.com\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Rawabi Holding<\/a><\/strong><strong> is tapping Alvarez & Marsal to advise on ways to free <\/strong><strong>freeing up liquidity<\/strong>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-22\/saudi-arabia-conglomerate-rawabi-taps-alvarez-marsal-for-strategic-review\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> reports, citing sources it says are in the know. The review includes renegotiating loans from Banque Saudi Fransi, as well as considering other refinancing options.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The debt situation: <\/strong>Rawabi's total financial obligations are at least USD 3 bn, including a USD 1.9 bn syndicated loan to subsidiary Rawabi Energy, according to Bloomberg 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\">DATA POINTS-<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>King Khalid Int<\/strong><strong>ernational Airport maintained its lead among<\/strong><strong> international airports serving <\/strong><strong>over 15 mn passengers annually in June<\/strong>, with an 82% compliance rate, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (Gaca) <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ksagaca\/status\/1947567485877948526\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">said on X<\/a>. King Abdulaziz International Airport followed at a 73% rate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Among airports handling 5-15 mn passengers a year<\/strong>, King Fahd International Airport and Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport both posted a 91% compliance rate. All international and domestic airports with fewer than 5 mn passengers met 100% of Gaca\u2019s operational standards, with the exception of Al Jouf International Airport, which recorded a 91% compliance rate.<\/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><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alqadsiah.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Qadsiah<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alqadsiah.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">F<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alqadsiah.com\/en\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">C<\/a><\/strong><strong> sign<\/strong><strong>ed a EUR 65 mn, four-year contract with Italian striker Mateo Retegui<\/strong>, joining the Saudi Pro League side from Atalanta, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AlQadsiahEN\/status\/1947389375840423948\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">a post on X<\/a>. The contract is reportedly the highest bid offered in the Aramco-owned football club\u2019s history, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aawsat.com\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%A9\/%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%A9-%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9\/5167101-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%8A%D8%B6%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A-%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%BA%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D8%B5%D9%81%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AE%D9%8A%D8%A9\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Asharq Al Awsat<\/a>.<\/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. We\u2019re out Sunday through Thursday by 7am Riyadh time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>EnterpriseAM Saudi is available without charge <\/strong>thanks to the generous support of our friends at Tas\u2019heel and Hassan Allam Properties.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Want to send us a story idea<\/strong>, request coverage, ask for a correction, or otherwise get in touch? Reach out to us on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:climate@enterprisemea.com\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">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=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Egypt<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">the UAE<\/a>, and the MENA <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/logistics\/en\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">logistics<\/a> industry?<\/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.<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>The US announced several trade agreements with Asian countries as we inch closer to <\/strong><strong>the 1 August implementation date <\/strong>for reciprocal tariffs. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#1- The US and Japan reached a trade agreement setting reciprocal tariffs for Japan at 15%<\/strong>, in exchange for some USD 550 bn in Japanese investments in the US, US President Donald Trump said in a social media post (with no confirmation yet from the Japanese government). (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/trump-says-trade-deal-struck-with-japan-includes-15-tariff-2025-07-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/trump-says-trade-deal-struck-with-japan-includes-15-tariff-2025-07-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Wall Street Journal<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/673dcb6e-79ce-49cf-8a94-f66d8df8d103\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-07-22\/trump-says-japan-deal-reached-with-tariff-rate-set-at-15\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/07\/23\/trump-announces-massive-trade-deal-with-japan-with-15percent-tariffs.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a>) <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>#2- Trump also agreed to a 19% tariff with the Philippines and Indonesia<\/strong>, with zero tariffs on US goods exported to both countries. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/china\/us-philippines-trade-talks-yield-modest-tariff-shift-after-trump-marcos-meeting-2025-07-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/07\/22\/us-philippines-trade-deal-trump-tariffs\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/trump-announces-philippines-trade-deal-meeting-president-ferdinand-marcos\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS<\/a>) <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, China could be in for a deadline extension as officials are set to meet for talks in Stockholm next week<\/strong>, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. The discussions will also set out to \u201crebalance\u201d the US-China relationship, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/china\/us-china-discuss-tariff-deadline-extension-trump-reaches-philippines-deal-2025-07-22\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reports. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Speaking of the US and China, Microsoft said Chinese hacking groups were involved in a major hack of its SharePoint software<\/strong>, which has affected hundreds \u2014 if not thousands \u2014 of firms and organizations hosting the software on-premise. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2025\/07\/22\/microsoft-sharepoint-chinese-hackers.html\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/technology\/2025\/07\/21\/china-hackers-microsoft-sharepoint\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington Post<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ALSO GETTING PLENTY OF INK- <\/strong>Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has died aged 76, just weeks after his retirement concert. The Internet is flooded with obituaries for the singer. (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/music\/2025\/jul\/22\/ozzy-osbourne-black-sabbath-frontman-and-icon-of-british-heavy-metal-dies-aged-76\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Guardian<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/7304618\/ozzy-osbourne-death\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Time<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/07\/22\/arts\/music\/ozzy-osbourne-prince-of-darkness-black-sabbath.html#:~:text=The%20rocker%20helped%20define%20the,show%20endeared%20him%20to%20generations.&text=No%20dark%20lord%20of%20heavy,more%20lovable%20than%20Ozzy%20Osbourne.\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Times<\/a> | <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cp4gee2egz8o\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC<\/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>The <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jib-expo.com\/registration\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">International B<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jib-expo.com\/registration\/\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">eauty Expo<\/a><\/strong><strong> will <\/strong><strong>take place between 9-11 September <\/strong><strong>at the Jeddah <\/strong><strong>Superdome<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/events-and-conferences\/jeddah-gears-up-to-host-the-international-beauty-expo-2025-ypuqew69\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>. The event will showcase key segments of the beauty and wellness industry, including cosmetics, fragrances, spas, and natural and haircare products. Over 10k visitors are expected to attend, including traders, professionals, and government entities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A<\/strong><strong>lUla Wellness Festival will run from 24 October to 1 November<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/alula-wellness-festival-returns-this-october-with-new-endurance-and-fitness-events-hy7xpngi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">press<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/alula-wellness-festival-returns-this-october-with-new-endurance-and-fitness-events-hy7xpngi\" style=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">release<\/a>. The nine-day festival will feature new highlights including a duathlon, half marathon, triathlon, and 24-hour team race, alongside 78 yoga sessions and 22 Les Mills fitness classes at landmarks like Maraya Rooftop and Elephant Rock.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PLUS: Rawabi Holding is reportedly tapping Alvarez &#038; Marsal to advise on freeing up liquidity<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":98985,"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":[9],"brand":[],"newspack_spnsrs_tax":[],"class_list":["post-98984","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-what-were-tracking-today","tag-what-were-tracking-today","wpautop","entry"],"acf":{"mongo_id":"f8efdfcb-8046-4aa2-b6f1-52d6de5b1e1a","order":"2","is_powered_by":false,"story_type":"4","photo_url":"https:\/\/ent.news\/2025\/7\/1502.jpg","photo_position":"above","homepage_title":"","full_issue_title":"THIS MORNING: Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum to be held in Damascus this year","related_issue":[98982],"teaser":"PLUS: Rawabi Holding is reportedly tapping Alvarez & Marsal to advise on freeing up liquidity","voice_url":"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/ent.news\/audio\/2025\/7\/.7178b4cc-022e-42fc-998d-ee4406d451a4.mp3"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - 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