Business & Money | Wednesday 17 April, 2024 9:52 am

National Building renews SAR 85M credit facility with Alinma Bank

National Building and Marketing Co. signed a renewal for the Shariah-compliant credit facilities agreement worth SAR 85 million with Alinma Bank, according to a statement to Tadawul. The revolving loan agreement is valid for a period of nine months, the company pointed out, adding that the...

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Sports | Wednesday 17 April, 2024 9:25 am

Esports World Cup to Feature Record-Breaking Prize Pool of More Than $60 Million

Esports World Cup Foundation (“EWCF”) has announced an unprecedented total prize pool of more than $60 million for the inaugural Esports World Cup (“EWC”) this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This life-changing sum is the largest prize pool ever awarded at an esports tournament, shattering...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 April, 2024 11:47 am

ACWA Power receives the first Renminbi (RMB) loan from Bank of China to finance an Uzbekistan solar project

Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, received an equity bridge loan from Bank of China worth $80 million to finance its Tashkent 200MW Solar PV and 500MWh BESS in Uzbekistan. The equity...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 April, 2024 11:44 am

Automotive aftermarket sales performance in Saudi Arabia is improving with a market value set to top US$9.4 billion by 2027

Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s leading trade show for the automotive aftermarket, will address the ongoing training needs for those within the industry when it returns to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) from 30 April to 2 May 2024. Taking place on the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 April, 2024 11:37 am

Saudi Investment Recycling Company and SAP extend partnership with new deployment

The Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC), wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced the successful deployment of solutions from global technology company SAP that will modernize business processes including procurement infrastructure and employee management. The two...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 April, 2024 9:44 am

2P awarded SAR 46M project from Umm Al-Qura University

Perfect Presentation for Commercial Services Co. (2P) was awarded a project for operating the Deanship of Information Technology at Umm Al-Qura University at a total value of SAR 46 million, including value-added tax (VAT), the company said in a statement to...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 April, 2024 9:37 am

Lana wins project with King Faisal Specialist Hospital for SAR 1.2M

Lana Medical Co. said it was awarded on April 15 the “medical and infectious waste transportation service” project at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Madinah for 1,095 days. In a statement to Tadawul, Lana said it expects to sign the contract on May 1 and estimated ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 April, 2024 9:30 am

Al Jouf Cement announces liquidation of EICO

Al Jouf Cement announced liquidating its subsidiary Eastern Industrial Co. (EICO), in which Al Jouf contributes 10% of its capital. The investment value amounts to SAR 136 million, including development expenses of SAR 6 million, the company said in a statement to Tadawul. If the liquidation...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 April, 2024 9:04 am

Alternative Work Models key to empowering Saudi Women's return to the workplace, latest PwC Middle East survey finds

 Women professionals returning to the workforce in Saudi Arabia face considerable challenges, such as being 'mommy tracked' or having their resumes rejected due to career gaps. These findings are part of a report titled "Navigating the path back: Women returners in KSA". The report...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 April, 2024 8:57 am

Spearheading Commercial Arbitration's Crucial Role in Arab Mega Projects

Dr. Kamal Al Hamad, the Secretary General of the GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre, emphasized the pivotal role of commercial arbitration in guaranteeing the execution of mega projects in alignment with pre-established plans, timelines, and financial commitments agreed upon by all involved...

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