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☆ Some of Saudi Arabia's 15 stadiums proposed for the 2034 FIFA World Cup look straight out of a video game
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

FIFA unveiled Saudi Arabia's plans for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. One of the stadiums will be built inside the country's ambitious eco skyscraper, The Line. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFIFA released Saudi Arabia's ambitious plans for the 2034 World Cup, and it involves building 11 new stadiums, including a 46,000-seat venue inside the country's planned horizontal skyscraper, The Line.

Persons: — Organizations: FIFA, Service, Saudi, Business Locations: Saudi, Saudi Arabia

☆ I’ve been to 100 countries. I didn't expect to want to return to these 5
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Todd Miller | Marylou Costa | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Here are the spots I thought would be "one and done" but that are on my list of return trips. A village in Rwanda, a country with a population of nearly 14 million people. Aerial view of Sveti Stefan, a fortified island village with 15th century stone buildings on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro. I am eager to return to the White Continent again to experience the planet's coldest, windiest, driest, and perhaps most serene place. VanuatuVanuatu is one of the least visited countries in the world, not because it isn't welcoming or rewarding, but because of its remoteness.

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☆ Equinox signs up for Neom, Saudi Arabia's futuristic desert city
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Equinox announced a resort in Neom, the desert project in Saudi Arabia. The resort will feature high-end restaurants, a floating bridge, and 450-meter pool. Equinox opened its first hotel in 2019 in New York City, where rooms can go for $900 per night. AdvertisementEquinox is joining Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia in dreaming of a desert paradise as the company announces plans for a resort in Neom, the kingdom's utopia project. The luxury accommodations promise to feature high-end restaurants, a pool the length of 9 Olympic-sized courses, a floating bridge suspended 40 meters above a lagoon, and, of course, a signature Equinox gym.

Persons: —, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Organizations: Equinox, Service, Crown Prince Locations: Neom, Saudi Arabia, New York City

☆ Saudi Arabia's crown prince is probably not psyched that liberal ex-prosecutor Kamala Harris may be president: expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Hannah Abraham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden exited the race. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Among them — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who one expert said would likely be wary of his presumed successor Kamala Harris. "A liberal presidential candidate like Kamala Harris, close to human rights activists will also be worrisome," said Mathew Burrows, a senior member of the research team at the Stimson Center think tank. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Harris, —, Joe Biden's, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Mathew Burrows Organizations: Democratic, Service, Saudi, Stimson, Business Locations: Saudi Arabia

☆ Saudi Arabia's Neom dreams collide with financial reality as budgets reportedly face big cuts
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Saudi Arabia is reportedly getting ready to slash Neom's budget. Saudi Arabia has been struggling to justify the enormous cost of megaprojects such as Neom. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The kingdom is set to cut billions of dollars in spending on some of its Vision 2030 megaprojects amid rumors of spiraling costs, Bloomberg reported. Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's Vision 2030 aims to transform Saudi Arabia both economically and politically by reducing its dependence on oil revenues and pivoting toward technology.

Persons: —, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's Organizations: Bloomberg, Service, Business Locations: Saudi Arabia

☆ Brent crude trades above $87, sets highest levels since April
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Oil prices for Brent crude hit their highest level since April on Thursday, holding above $87 after data the previous day showed a decline in U.S. inventories. Oil prices for Brent crude hit their highest level since April on Thursday, holding above $87 after data the previous day showed a decline in U.S. inventories. Brent crude futures were up 21 cents, or 0.2%, at $87.55 a barrel by 1922 GMT. In the previous session, Brent gained 1.3% to settle at $87.34 for its highest close since April 30. Those gains followed a larger than expected decline in U.S. crude stocks.

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☆ This soccer star who came from nothing has been funding universal basic income in his hometown for years
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewYouTube star Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson recently donated $200,000 toward a universal basic income program in the Ugandan village of Karamoja. A top soccer player who grew up desperately poor has funded a similar initiative in his African hometown for years. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. In addition, I give 70 euros per month to all people in a very poor region of Senegal which contributes to their family economy. AdvertisementAl Nassr didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: —, Jimmy, MrBeast, Donaldson, Sadio Mané, Al Nassr, Mané, Sadio, Visionhaus, Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Ferraris, He's, Al Nassr didn't Organizations: Service, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Business, Saudi, Africa, Afrique, barefooted Locations: Ugandan, Karamoja, Saudi, Senegal, Bambali

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Saudi Arabia's minister of economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Saudi Arabia's minister of economyFaisal Alibrahim, minister for the economy and planning for Saudi Arabia, discusses trade and tech opportunities with China.

Persons: Faisal Alibrahim Organizations: Saudi Locations: Saudi Arabia, China

☆ Saudi Arabia may be forced to reassess megaprojects like Neom
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Kingdom's Vision 2030 plans feature several massive construction projects, including the futuristic megacity Neom and an entertainment project on the outskirts of Riyadh. Amine Mati, an assistant director at the IMF and its mission chief for Saudi Arabia, told The FT that Saudi authorities were "recalibrating" to assess whether some spending should be delayed. In public, Saudi has largely been keen to insist that the megaprojects, especially Neom, are on track. Experts previously told BI that Saudi Arabia was struggling to attract the foreign investment needed for the development. Representatives for Neom did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, made outside normal working hours.

Persons: —, Mohammed Al, Jadaan, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Neom Organizations: Service, Business, BBC, Saudi, IMF, FT, Public Investment Fund, CNBC Locations: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

☆ Aston Martin to start delivery of Alonso-inspired race car Valiant in fourth quarter
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Yadarisa Shabong | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A logo on the new Aston Martin DBX at the new Aston Martin Lagonda factory in Barry, Wales, Britain February 21, 2020. The company will produce only 38 units of the Valiant, a vehicle designed by the Aston Martin team alongside Formula One driver and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. Alonso is one of Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team's drivers, alongside Stroll's son, Lance. Aston Martin Racing and Aston Martin Lagonda are distinct entities. New Tab , opens new tab

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☆ How a Saudi pullback from a landmark US deal is bad news for dollar dominance
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Saudi Arabia has not renewed a deal that ensures the use of US dollars in the oil trade. The end of this "petrodollar" agreement will dent dollar dominance, the Atlantic Council wrote. This month, Saudi Arabia did not renew a 1974 accord that mandates the exclusive use of greenbacks when selling its crude oil. What's more, US dependence on Saudi oil has slid considerably, given a historic explosion in US domestic production. "China has become Saudi Arabia's largest oil customer, accounting for more than 20% of the kingdom's oil exports.

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CNN —Six people have died from heatstroke during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, amid warnings from Saudi officials that temperatures during the annual gathering could reach 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit) this year. More than 1.8 million people are taking part in Hajj this year, according to the Saudi General Authority for Statistics. The Hajj is one of the biggest religious gatherings in the world and the largest annual event in Saudi Arabia. This year, Saudi Arabia is expected to experience extreme heat over the five-day pilgrimage, with temperatures reaching 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit) in Mecca. A Muslim pilgrim splashes water on his head to cool off at the base of Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat during the Hajj pilgrimage on June 15, 2024.

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☆ Saudi Arabia looking to China for a lifeline for its futuristic city could mean trouble for the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, we're looking at how Saudi Arabia is courting Chinese investors for help with its massive, futuristic city facing financial issues. NeomSaudi Arabia's dreams of a futuristic city are turning into a financial nightmare, and one of its solutions could spell trouble for the US. Since 2017, the Kingdom has touted big plans for the desert megacity Neom . AdvertisementThe city plans to heavily use renewable energy, a key area of focus for China as it digs itself out of its economic hole . But a soft real estate market and a trail of angry business partners and customers are threatening to thwart his big plans .

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☆ Jared Kushner's post-White House deal-making included badly timed bet on Amazon aggregator
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +16 min

Kushner started Affinity in 2021, shortly after leaving his advisory role in the White House alongside his wife, Ivanka Trump. Neumann, who was ultimately ousted from WeWork by top SoftBank execs, introduced Kushner to Unybrands early the following year. Affinity's investment in Unybrands, which hasn't previously been reported, was one of the private equity firm's earliest deals. Following a continued slide, the company laid off roughly 10% of its staff in November 2022, according to people familiar with the matter. The House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into the investment in 2022, looking into whether Kushner's financial interests influenced Trump's foreign policy.

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☆ The Line in Neom is a 'completely ludicrous' design with no purpose, a Middle East-focused professor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe Line — a part of Neom that comprises two mirrored skyscrapers — is one of the most famous regions of the planned megacity. Andreas Krieg, a Gulf specialist at the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies at King's College London, called plans for The Line "completely ludicrous." "The Line is a project that is not sustainable; it's a completely ludicrous megaproject that was never realizable because of the sheer cost of it," he told Business Insider. Executives working on Neom reportedly have dismissed the official Suadi figure of $500 billion as unrealistically low. "The world has never seen anything like The Line," Krieg said.

Persons: —, Andreas Krieg, Krieg, Neom, Peter Cook Organizations: Service, Business, Institute of Middle Eastern, King's College London, Bloomberg, Wall Street, Architects Locations: Neom, Saudi, Gulf, British

☆ Saudi Arabia is seeking billions in Chinese investment for Neom. But it comes with a massive risk.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewAt a recent exhibition in Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia showcased its futuristic vision for its planned Neom megacity. It was part of Saudi Arabia's drive to secure billions in new investment for the project, which is the centerpiece of Saudi ruler Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 strategy. China sees Saudi Arabia as not just a business opportunity but a way of undercutting the influence of its longtime Saudi ally, the US. AdvertisementIn April, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund-subsidiary Alat signed a deal with Dahua Technology, one of China's most important surveillance technology firms. "The main risk today to Saudi Arabia's tech cooperation with China is the growing China-US tech war.

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☆ Risky bet in this global hydrogen fuel cell maker could net investors 160%, says RBC
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Shares of AFC Energy , a provider of hydrogen-fueled power generation technologies, is expected to more than double over the next year, according to RBC Capital. The London-listed company, founded in 2006, makes a range of proprietary hydrogen fuel cell systems aimed at off-grid and remote power generation for construction, mining, and transportation industries. U.K. shares are generally priced in pence, with 100 pence equal to one British pound ($1.28). The 30-kilowatt generators consume hydrogen for fuel and will be available to customers in the U.K. through its joint venture with equipment hire firm Speedy Hire . The three-year deal with Speedy Hire — under its Speedy Hydrogen Solutions brand — will target U.K. and Irish construction and emergency power markets.

Persons: Erwan Kerouredan, Victoria McCulloch, Saudi Arabia's Organizations: AFC Energy, RBC Capital, RBC, AFC, Saudi, Speedy Hire Locations: London, British, United States, Germany, East, North Africa, Saudi

☆ Oil market selloff was 'overdone,' says strategist
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailOil market selloff was 'overdone,' says strategistJohn Driscoll of JTD Energy Services cautions the market against underestimating Saudi Arabia's energy minister, Abdulaziz bin Salman.

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☆ Saudi oil giant Aramco's shares rise after stock sale set to raise $11.2 billion
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Katrina Bishop | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Saudi Aramco logo and stock graph are seen through a magnifier displayed in this illustration taken September 4, 2022. Shares of Saudi Arabia's Aramco rose on Sunday following a stock sale that's set to raise the state oil company around $11.2 billion. Shares were trading around 28.25 Saudi riyals ($7.53) on the Tadāwul Saudi stock exchange at 11:30 a.m. local time (4:30 a.m. ET), above the stock sale offer price of 27.25 Saudi riyals. Citing sources, Reuters reported that demand for the offering topped $65 billion, and Aramco placed over half of the sale with foreign investors.

Persons: Prince Mohammed bin Salman's, —, Ruxandra Iordache Organizations: Saudi Aramco, Saudi, Aramco, Reuters, CNBC, U.S . Federal Locations: Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Neom

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Opec extends cuts, Nvidia showcases new chip
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Abid Ali | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. OPEC+ extends cutsOPEC and it allies agreed to extend official crude production cuts into 2025 amid lackluster demand. Saudi Arabia's energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said OPEC+ wants concrete rate cuts before factoring in the potential impact on energy demand. New AI chip RubinNvidia unveiled its next generation artificial intelligence chip, Rubin, a mere three months after launching its Blackwell model.

Persons: Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Rubin, Blackwell, Dow, UnitedHealth, Bill Ackman, It's, Michael Khouw Organizations: CNBC, Saudi Aramco, Rubin Nvidia, AMD, Intel, Microsoft, Google, Dow Jones, Federal, Dow, Nasdaq, Nvidia, Tesla, Pershing, Moderna, Drug Administration, GSK, Pfizer Locations: OPEC, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Saudi, U.S, Moderna

☆ OPEC+ wants concrete rate cuts before factoring impact on oil demand, Saudi energy minister says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The prominent OPEC+ oil producers' alliance is awaiting concrete central bank action on interest rates before factoring in the potential impact on the energy demand landscape, according to Saudi Arabia's energy minister. The production strategy decisions come at a time when OPEC's own forecasts show a 2.25 million barrel-per-day increase in demand, according to the Monthly Oil Market Report of May. Energy costs spiked worldwide in the wake of Russia's full-fledged invasion of Ukraine, aggravating the economic downturn that followed the Covid-19 pandemic. Global institutions have previously mentioned energy prices as underpinning inflationary concerns. In turn, the piled-on inflation has muzzled oil demand.

Persons: Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, — Organizations: Organization of, Petroleum, Monthly Locations: OPEC, Saudi, China, Ukraine

☆ Google, augmented reality startup Magic Leap strike partnership deal: Reuters
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Alphabet 's Google and augmented reality startup Magic Leap are forming a strategic technology partnership and working on building immersive experiences that blend the physical and digital worlds. Magic Leap said in a blog post on Thursday that the two companies have agreed to a partnership. The partnership would combine Florida-based Magic Leap's expertise in optics and device manufacturing with Google's technology platforms, Magic Leap said. Google is an investor in Magic Leap, which is majority owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Magic Leap and Google both declined to say whether the partnership was expected to yield a consumer AR device.

Persons: We've, Julie Larson, Green, Larson Organizations: Google, Meta, Apple, Reuters, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Samsung Electronics, Astra Locations: Florida

☆ Saudi Aramco offers nearly $11.5 billion in new stock for sale
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Aramco will offer 1.545 billion shares in a price range between 26.70 and 29 Saudi riyals per share, according to a company filing. At the midpoint of that range, the sale would total nearly $11.5 billion. The sale represents a follow-on offering, after Aramco initially entered the public markets in 2019 and raised $29.4 billion in the world's largest ever initial public offering. Aramco lifted its base dividend for the fourth quarter to $20.3 billion, and boosted its performance-linked dividend to $10.8 billion. Saudi Arabia owns more than 82% of Aramco prior to the sale, the Wall Street Journal has reported.

Persons: Abdulaziz bin Salman, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, — CNBC's Spencer Kimball Organizations: Aramco, Plaza Conference, Saudi, Saudi Energy, Chevron, ExxonMobil, giga, Wall Street Locations: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia's, Aramco, Riyadh, Saudi, Neom

☆ Aramco share sale planned for summer could net Saudi Arabia a welcome $10 billion amid its Neom project struggles
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewSaudi Arabia looks set for a multibillion-dollar share sale in its state oil company, Saudi Aramco. AdvertisementThe government of Saudi Arabia remains the largest shareholder in Aramco, which is the world's largest oil company by market cap. AdvertisementThe kingdom has embarked on a number of "gigaprojects" as part of the 2030 plan, including its Neom megacity. But recent reports suggest Saudi Arabia has been seeking to borrow funds for the project, while also scaling back population estimates for The Line. In January, it said that its cash as of September had dropped to around $15 billion — the lowest level since December 2020, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Persons: —, Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Organizations: Service, Reuters, Business, Aramco, Saudi Aramco, Saudi, Public Investment Fund, Bloomberg, Street Journal Locations: Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, Aramco, Saudi

☆ Elon Musk's xAI says it just raised $6 billion in funding, pulling in big bucks from Sequoia Capital and Saudi Arabia
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewElon Musk's xAI just took a critical step in building up its war chest to take on Sam Altman's OpenAI. The AI startup said in a blog post on Sunday that it had raised $6 billion for their Series B funding round. Related stories"There will be more to announce in the coming weeks," Musk said in an X post on Monday morning. AdvertisementThe mercurial billionaire said in a subsequent X post that xAI's pre-money valuation was $18 billion. Pre-money valuation was $18B — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 27, 2024Sunday's announcement marks the first time xAI has talked about its fundraising efforts.

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