Saudi PIF expands global football footprint through FIFA World Cup 2026 partnership
The agreement builds on the existing partnership between PIF and FIFA during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and incorporates PIF-owned companies
Saudi coverage on economic updates, market moves, and major projects linked to Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia inflation eases to 1.7% in April as housing pressures soften despite higher transport and food costs
Restaurant and accommodation inflation slowed sharply to 1.0% from 2.2% in March
Saudi Economic Growth Slows to 2.8% in Q1 2026
Saudi GDP growth slowed to 2.8% in Q1 2026, hit by US-Iran war disruptions and UAE's OPEC exit; IMF cuts 2026 forecast to 3.1%.
PIF Anchors State Street’s Saudi Equity ETF in Europe, Expanding Global Access to Saudi Market
PIF anchors State Street's Saudi equity ETF in Europe, boosting global access to Saudi stocks via Xetra and London exchanges.
$373M deal: Kingdom Holding to acquire 70% of Al-Hilal as PIF shifts to capital recycling in Saudi sports strategy
Kingdom Holding to buy 70% of Al-Hilal for $373M, shifting Saudi sports from state-led to private, commercial expansion.
Saudi Petroline Roars Back to 7 Million bpd
Saudi restores Petroline to 7M bpd after war damage, but US-Iran talks fail, keeping Gulf oil supply risks high as ceasefire nears expiry.
Attacks hit critical energy infrastructure, disrupting production and exports
Attacks on Saudi energy sites cut over 1M bpd output, disrupt exports, and heighten global oil supply risks and market volatility.
Saudi industrial output slows to 8.9% as oil disruptions and Hormuz closure reshape flows
Saudi industrial output slowed to 8.9% in Feb 2026 due to oil disruptions and Hormuz closure, impacting both oil and non-oil sectors.
Saudi Arabia Activates 7 Million b/d Pipeline Bypass as Hormuz Disruption Reshapes Global Oil Flows
Saudi Arabia activated its 7M b/d East-West pipeline to bypass Hormuz, sustaining exports amid regional disruption, but global risks remain.
Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Production Amid Hormuz Strait Export Disruptions
Saudi Arabia cuts oil output as Hormuz Strait disruptions limit exports, raising oil prices and fueling global market volatility.
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