Oil & GasOPEC members to decide on oil prices this weekInternational Finance DeskJune 19, 2018 by International Finance DeskJune 19, 2018 OPEC is scheduled to meet this week in Vienna to discuss raising production rates, ahead of a meeting with Russia and non-OPEC members ... Read more
EnergyEnergy, mining and utilities sector leans green as M&A activity dipsInternational Finance DeskApril 16, 2018 by International Finance DeskApril 16, 2018 According to the report, new research suggests that the Energy, Mining & Utilities (EMU) sector has undergone a structural shift as EMU leans green... Read more
Oil & GasBahrain announces its newfound oil & gas reserve the largest in its regionInternational Finance DeskApril 2, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskApril 2, 2018February 27, 2020 The Kingdom of Bahrain procures 80% of its revenue from oil, and gets 150,000 bpd from the Abu Safa oilfield in part... Read more
EnergySoftbank, Saudi Arabia build world’s largest solar projectInternational Finance DeskMarch 29, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 29, 2018February 27, 2020 SoftBank Vision Fund is going to invest in a Saudi Arabia solar power generation project, which equates to total global installed power capacity... Read more
EconomyOil & GasMoUs signed during Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince visit to the USInternational Finance DeskMarch 28, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 28, 2018February 27, 2020 Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince’s recent visit to the US has laid emphasis on signing agreements with American companies in the oil and gas sector... Read more
EconomyBahrain eyes tech & tourism for economic diversificationInternational Finance DeskMarch 28, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 28, 2018February 27, 2020 The Bahrain government is encouraging new expansion of skyscrapers in Manama to attract global tech business... Read more
Energy“Nuclear energy will play a strategic role in the future of the nation,” says Khaldoon Al MubarakInternational Finance DeskMarch 28, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 28, 2018February 27, 2020 The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is observed to be the largest nuclear build in the world with 1400 units underway... Read more
TechnologyEconomic relations between Saudi Arabia & the US marks a new digital phaseInternational Finance DeskMarch 27, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 27, 2018February 27, 2020 The two economies have signed several agreements and multiple MoUs in different sectors including technology and oil and gas... Read more
FinanceAmerican companies’ sector investments in Saudi Arabia reach US$56.40bnInternational Finance DeskMarch 26, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 26, 2018February 27, 2020 Nearly 373 US companies have invested in service, industry, real estate, scientific and technical, observed SAGIA report... Read more
TelecomVirgin Mobile KSA aims to cross 3.5 million subscribers by year-endInternational Finance DeskMarch 20, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 20, 2018February 27, 2020 Virgin Mobile Saudi aims to cross 3.5 million subscribers by the end of this year, with the company displaying confidence about fulfilling future digital aspirations... Read more