Government | Saturday 21 October, 2023 7:51 am

Real Estate Registry to establish unit to preserve rights: Official

The National Real Estate Registration Services Co. (Real Estate Registry) seeks to establish an advanced real estate registry to preserve real estate rights, as well as provide a sustainable real estate environment and an effective system for the local real estate sector, said CEO Mohammad...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 21 October, 2023 7:48 am

Russia: OPEC+ helps stabilize oil markets

Russia's Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry Alexei Zaitsev said OPEC+ helped stabilize oil markets and resisted external pressure, despite “Western manipulation” in the form of price caps on Russian oil, Reuters reported.   Oil prices leapt recently amid concerns about escalation...

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Business & Money | Saturday 21 October, 2023 7:46 am

MAWANI, SGP sign SAR 1 bln contract to establish logistics zone

The General Ports Authority (MAWANI) and Saudi Global Ports (SGP) signed a contract to establish an integrated logistics zone in Dammam-based King Abdulaziz Port, at an investment value of SAR 1 billion.   The zone will span over one million square meters, MAWANI said in a...

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Government | Saturday 21 October, 2023 7:44 am

GCC seeks to boost relations with ASEAN countries: Crown Prince

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the GCC countries look forward to strengthening relations with ASEAN countries in all fields. The trade exchange between the GCC and ASEAN countries increased to $137.7 billion in 2022, representing 8% of the GCC's total trade exchange in the world, the...

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Business & Money | Friday 20 October, 2023 8:54 am

Gold prices rallied today, reaching their highest levels in two and a half months

Gold prices rose during today's trading, gaining more than US$4 in spot trading to approach its highest levels in two and a half months. As of 12:06 p.m. UAE time, the yellow metal rose 0.22 percent or $4.4 to reach $1,952.07 per ounce. In contrast, gold futures for December 2023 fell...

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Business & Money | Friday 20 October, 2023 8:50 am

FAB announces net profit of AED12.4 billion in first 9 months of 2023

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has achieved record performance in the first nine months of 2023, reporting that net profit for the period reached AED12.4 billion, up 58% year-on-year on an underlying basis (excluding Magnati-related gains in 2022). Revenue was AED20.5 billion, up 38% year-on-year, ...

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Business & Money | Friday 20 October, 2023 8:46 am

Emaar EC seals deal to develop tourist destination in KAEC

Emaar The Economic City (Emaar EC), the master developer of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), signed today, Oct. 19, a strategic cooperation agreement with Orascom Development Co. and Al Kholi Group to develop a world-class, mixed-use tourist destination in KAEC, the Saudi Press Agency...

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Business & Money | Friday 20 October, 2023 8:44 am

TGA launches concession for intercity bus transport in Southern region

The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced the launch of SAT services through a consortium between the Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO) and the Spanish company ALSA, which won the concession for intercity bus transport in the southern region. This came within the framework of opening...

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Business & Money | Friday 20 October, 2023 8:40 am

PIF prices inaugural int’l sukuk issue at $3.5 bln, orders surpass $25 bln

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) successfully priced today, Oct. 19, its first dollar-denominated Shariah-compliant trust certificates (sukuk). The total amount of the issuance is $3.5 billion, consisting of two tranches: - $2.25 billion, five-year sukuk maturing in 2028. - $1.25 billion, ...

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Healthcare | Friday 20 October, 2023 8:36 am

CERBA HEALTHCARE AND NEXUS GULF HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC JOINT VENTURE

Cerba HealthCare, a leading global player in medical diagnosis, and Nexus Gulf Healthcare, a preeminent healthcare investment company focused on developing the healthcare system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its Saudi investing arm Al Gihaz Healthcare, today announced they have...

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