If Saudi Arabia were to in fact go ahead with the move it would have significant geo-economic and geo-strategic changes. Riyadh depends on the United States militarily to defend itself against arch rival Iran. In a significant development, Saudi Arabia… Read More ›
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Lockheed Martin awarded $2.4 billion contract for sale of THAAD missiles to Saudi Arabia
The development seals the deal which both countries entered into in Nov. 2018 for 44 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense launchers, missiles and related equipment. According to a statement by the Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Corp has been awarded a $2.4… Read More ›
Qatar to invest $20 billion in sports sector ahead of 2022 world cup
Qatar aspires to be a regional hub for sporting events in the run-up to the 2022 soccer World Cup. As per a senior Qatari official, the Gulf state is aiming to attract more sports companies to the Gulf state and… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia signs warship construction deal with France’s Naval Group
The move is part of a larger effort aimed at weaning off the Kingdom from its oil-dependent economy and boost local manufacturing. As part of an effort to boost domestic industry and manufacturing capabilities, Saudi Arabia signed a preliminary agreement… Read More ›
European Commission adds Saudi Arabia to dirty-money blacklist
Britain has opposed Saudi Arabia’s inclusion in the list because of it probably bad for business, especially for the City of London. In a significant development, the European Commission has added a host of countries including Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Panama,… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia’s PIF hedged its 4.9% stake in Tesla Inc: FT
Saudi Arabia’s PIF used an equity collar to reduce its exposure to price movements of Tesla’s shares. As per a report by the Financial Times, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reduced its exposure to Tesla Inc. Saudi Arabia’s… Read More ›
Saudi Arabian industrial development conference seals deals worth $63 billion
Although details of the signed conference have not been provided, so far, they are expected to be released in the coming days. On Monday, as per a report from Al Arabiya TV, deals worth $63 billion, (235 billion riyals) have… Read More ›
Qatar to withdraw from OPEC from January 1, 2019
The move mirrors the strategic shift in the fossil fuel industry from dirty polluting crude to liquefied natural gas. On Monday, Qatar’s energy minister Saad al-Kaabi stated, Qatar will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) from… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia seals $15 billion THAAD deal with U.S. Government
The Trump Administration played the Iran card saying the deal would protect against “.. growing ballistic missile threat from the Iranian regime and Iran-backed extremist groups.” According to a spokesman from the U.S. Department of State, Saudi Arabia will purchase… Read More ›
Saudi Aramco to investment $150 billion in the next 10 years: CEO Amin Nasser
The Saudi energy giant is positioning itself to tap the booming LNG market – a much cleaner fuel compared to pollution-heavy crude oil. On Tuesday, Saudi energy giant Aramco stated, its gas program is likely to draw $150 billion in… Read More ›