Energy secretary flown around Saudi Arabia by oil firm 'shows UK's hypocrisy' Kwarteng was flown to various cities in the Saudi kingdom by majority state-owned oil firm Aramco The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2022
Greg Norman sees a women’s LIV Golf league in the future. But how many would jump? "The opportunity is there," Greg Norman said about starting a women's LIV Golf league. But how many on the LPGA would jump to a potential new league? USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 13, 2022
Timeline: U.S.-Saudi ties through good times and bad U.S. President Joe Biden visits Saudi Arabia at a rocky time in relations, which have been tested by the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the Yemen war. Reuters · Jul 12, 2022
Aramco Expands Namaat Industrial Investment Programs Saudi Aramco announced on Tuesday a major expansion of its Namaat industrial investment programs, with 55 agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across the sustainability, digital, industrial, manufacturing and social innovation sectors. Namaat, which has grown from 32 to 55 investments since last year, supports industrial investment partnerships, helping to… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 5, 2022
Saudi Aramco, Cognite Join Forces in New Data Venture Saudi Aramco and Cognite have launched CNTXT, a joint venture based in Riyadh to support industrial digitalization of the Kingdom and the wider MENA region. CNTXT will provide digital transformation services enabled by advanced cloud solutions and leading industrial software. Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 20, 2022
Non-government Members Appointed on Saudi Central Bank’s Board The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has agreed to appoint five non-government members to the Board of Directors of the Saudi Central Bank to lead the Kingdom’s financial sector. Sheila Al-Rowaily, who worked with Saudi Aramco, has become the first woman to join the board… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 10, 2022
Google Cloud Chief Clarifies Aramco Deal Is Not For Oil Production Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Cloud head Thomas Kurien clarified that its deal with oil giant Saudi Aramco did not include oil production, Bloomberg reports. “We work with Aramco system integration division, not with the oil-and-gas division,” Kurian said. Google’s critics, including its employees, have claimed that providing cloud tools to oil-and-gas… Benzinga · May 27, 2022
Google to Open Two New HQs in Saudi Arabia American multinational technology company Google is preparing for launching two new headquarter offices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The planned offices will open in the cities of Riyadh and al-Dammam. Google also is building a data partnership with Saudi oil giant, Aramco. Google drove about SR12.2 billion ($3.25 billion)… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 25, 2022
Aramco CEO Warns of Global Oil Crunch Due to Lack of Investment The world is facing a major oil supply crunch as most companies are afraid to invest in the sector as they face green energy pressures, the head of Saudi Aramco told Reuters, adding it cannot expand production capacity any faster than promised. Amin Nasser, head of the world's largest oil… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022
Aramco-style dividend is what LIC investors seek post flop debut NEW DELHI: Disappointed by a 7.8% plunge that made for the world’s second-worst trading debut among large IPOs this year, shareholders of state-run Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India will be counting on a bumper dividend if government wants them to stay put. The Times of India · May 18, 2022
Saudi oil giant Aramco reports 82% rise in quarterly profits Investors to get $4bn in bonus shares after record earnings of $39.5bn on higher demand and crude prices The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2022
Saudi oil giant Aramco's first-quarter profits surge 80% Oil giant Saudi Aramco says its profits soared more than 80% in the first three months of the year, as the state-backed company cashes in on the volatility in global energy markets and soaring oil prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · May 15, 2022
Saudi Aramco's First-quarter Profits Surge 80% Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday its profits soared more than 80% in the first three months of the year. The state-backed company’s first-quarter earnings show a record net income of $39.5 billion, up from $21.7 billion during the same period last year. Already, resurgent economic activity and the relaxation… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 15, 2022
Saudi Aramco, Thailand’s PTT Sign MoU to Deepen Energy Cooperation Saudi Aramco and Thailand’s PTT have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen energy cooperation in Thailand. The MoU targets the supply and trading of crude oil, petrochemicals, and liquified natural gas (LNG). It focuses on clean energy, carbon capture, and electric vehicles, and outlined potential collaboration across both… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022 Saudi Aramco overtakes Apple as world’s most valuable company Soaring commodity prices swell oil giant’s profits as tech stock slide pegs back iPhone maker
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 9, 2022 Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Prices to Asia by More than 50% Saudi Arabia cut oil prices for buyers in Asia as coronavirus lockdowns in China weigh on demand, countering uncertainty around Russia’s supplies as the Ukraine war drags on. Aramco is expected to cut the official selling price (OSP) for flagship Arab Light crude to Asia in June by more than…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2022 Saudi Dussur Signs 4 Joint Ventures, Global Acquisition Deal The Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments (Dussur) announced the signing of five new shareholders' agreements, including four joint ventures and one global acquisition deal. Dussur, owned by PIF, Aramco, and SABIC, signed the agreement at a special event attended by Minister of Energy and Investment Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 30, 2022 US Imposes Sanctions on Key Actors in Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on an Iran-based man and his network of companies it accused of helping Tehran obtain materials for its ballistic missile program, acting after missile attacks by suspected Iranian-backed proxies on countries in the region. In a statement issued as talks on reviving the…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2022 Saudi Entities Coordinate to Facilitate Issuing 'Entrepreneurship' Licenses in the Kingdom Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih announced that visiting Saudi Arabia in 2030 will be an opportunity for work, stability, investment, and future building. Falih indicated that the economic development in the Kingdom would lead to the development of the entire region, noting that Ministries of Investment and Commerce are…
Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2022 Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen after Aramco depot attack A Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen launched airstrikes against sites in the southern Arabian country in response to multiple attacks Friday, including one that caused a fire at an Aramco fuel depot in Jeddah.
Daily Mirror · Mar 26, 2022 Inside F1 drivers meeting as Lewis Hamilton and three others led Saudi Arabia GP debate Formula 1 bosses, team principals and drivers discussed whether or not to race in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend after a missile attack nearby to the street circuit
Motorsport · Mar 26, 2022 F1 teams say drivers still "concerned" over Saudi GP safety Formula 1 teams have revealed that drivers remain “concerned” over the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix following the Friday attack on the nearby Aramco facility.
Autosport · Mar 26, 2022 Drivers still "concerned" over Saudi Arabian GP safety, say F1 teams Formula 1 teams have revealed that drivers remain “concerned” over the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix following the Friday attack on the nearby Aramco facility.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 26, 2022 US Condemns 'Reckless' Houthi Terrorist Attacks on Saudi Arabia The United States strongly condemned on Friday the Iran-backed Houthi militias' attacks on Saudi Arabia. "We strongly condemn this week’s multiple Houthi terrorist attacks on Saudi Arabia, including today’s that struck an Aramco facility in Jeddah, which is clearly civilian infrastructure," said the State Department. "At a time when the parties should be focused on de-escalation and bringing needed…
Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2022 Saudi fuel depot is hit as drone attacks escalate DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An oil storage facility in Saudi Arabia was hit by a barrage of drone attacks on Friday, in a marked escalation of tensions in one of the world’s most important regions for oil shipments.