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$859bln energy, petrochemical projects in Mena pipeline
Saudi Aramco is the largest single spender in the region’s oil and gas sector, with more than $31bln worth of contracts under execution
TradeArabia
Saudi firm acquires franchise for 10 top F&B brands
The franchise operations of the 10 international F&B brands recorded an EBITDA value of $14.40mln against revenue of $94.39mln in FY2019
TradeArabia
Saudi sovereign fund to cut banks' returns with new $10bln loan - sources
The fund, which has about $300bln in assets, is the main vehicle for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's plan to diversify the economy away from oil.
Reuters News
Saudi Arabia launches multi-million-dollar sport strategy
The strategy aims at developing Saudi sport clubs to guarantee sustainability of their financial and administrative affairs
Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)
Saudi's PIF buys stake in JV from Aramco, Jacobs
The PIF acquired 30% of Jasara Program Management
ZAWYA
Abu Dhabi wealth fund to boost active investments in fixed-income
Some 55% of ADIA's portfolio is managed by external managers, down from 60% in 2016
Reuters News
Global gold demand to surge
Financial market uncertainty and accommodative US monetary policy fuelling a surge in investment demand
Khaleej Times
Saudi Arabia to start work on mega tourism development
DGDA will oversee the restoration of Diriyah and develop a number of major new historical and tourism assets including museums, academic institutions and “edutainment” facilities
TradeArabia
Jersey working with Saudi investors to achieve future diversification
Jersey is in a strong position to play a vital role in the Kingdom’s growth story.
Banker Middle East