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Neo Space Group activated NSG Skywaves® connectivity aboard Saudia's first A321XLR, reaching 200 Mbps speeds. The PIF-backed company integrates satellite capacity, airborne tech and airline ops in one system.
Two J.C. Flowers managing directors join Niyam Group's board, deepening the private-equity firm's backing of the Indian reinsurer based in GIFT City.
Gulf Insurance Group shares touched a 52-week high June 29. The Saudi insurer is riding sector growth and a strong TASI. Next up: earnings and volume confirmation.
Broker projects 34% disbursement growth for Aptus Value with stable spreads and contained credit costs. Increased competition in core geographies could pressure margins.
Gander Social exits beta on Canada Day with 18,000 members, 2,500+ investors, and a pitch for sovereign, privacy-first social media. CEO Ben Waldman cites US annexation threats and data control as inspiration.
Four block trades crossed Tadawul Monday at SAR 21.4 million, signaling institutional repositioning. The deals come amid a quiet stretch for Saudi equities, with traders watching for follow-up activity.
Vertical Aerospace picked Astronics to supply Valo eVTOL power distribution, removing a certification risk. Stock rose 2.8% on thin volume. Type certification remains targeted for 2026.
DRC shareholders approved a 75% capital increase via bonus shares, capitalizing SAR 12.66 million from retained earnings. The stock price will adjust on ex-date with a factor of roughly 0.57.
SEDCO Capital REIT signs non-binding MoU for SAR 707M Riyadh office tower, signaling a push into prime commercial assets amid strong Saudi demand.
APICO shareholders approved a 15% cash dividend for 2025, signaling confidence in cash flows. The payout awaits regulatory clearance and a record date.
SARCO completed regulatory procedures to acquire a stake in Global Waste Solutions. The deal expands the refiner's environmental services footprint.
Alwasail Industrial accepted CEO Abdul Kader Almushekih's resignation for personal reasons, effective July 31. The board now faces a succession decision.
Alistair Croll's Envoi creates a digital twin of conferences where AI agents build connections weeks before the event. Startupfest next month is the first test.
Masar sold two reserved land plots in Zone 1 of its Masar Destination project for SAR 462.1M. First plot: SAR 260.97M. Second: SAR 201.14M. The sale was announced.
Stratechery pauses Weekly Article and all shows from June 29 to July 5. Next Update lands Monday, July 6. Subscribers get a week without Thompson's tech analysis.
100% of Goranson Bain Ausley employees rated highly engaged in 2026 survey, earning the firm its third consecutive Best Places to Work recognition from Austin Business Journal.
The non-binding MoU gives Nofoth a path into the Saudi beverage market. Due diligence and regulatory hurdles remain. Completion would add a new revenue stream.
KEIR shares resume trading on Tadawul after a nearly three‑week suspension triggered by late annual results. The stock re‑enters the market with a full year loss of SAR 12.4 million.
A 10-acre private island in Nova Scotia with solar power, a well, and a greenhouse sold for $6 million. The lodge requires boat or helicopter access.
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Tawuniya shareholders approved SAR 2 per share dividend for 2025, a 20% payout that removes uncertainty for income-focused holders ahead of the ex-date.
Tesla settled a lawsuit over a fatal 2023 crash involving FSD, but the NHTSA probe that could force a recall remains active. The agency escalated to engineering analysis in March, citing failures in low-visibility conditions.
SRMG subsidiary Taoq PR signed a three-year SAR 200M media services contract with an unnamed client. The deal adds recurring revenue visibility for the group's events and services segment.
Franklin Templeton's muni green bond SMA lagged in Q1 as longer duration hurt relative returns. Short-dated overweight helped as new issuance ran above average.
Nigeria's fintech system processed 11 billion payments in 2024, yet 26% of adults remain excluded. Open banking delays, naira volatility, and tighter regulation create the sector's biggest risks for 2026.
A Seeking Alpha contributor cut Cardinal Health's rating after selling in 2024, citing a weaker 2026E outlook. Alpha Score sits at 58 with no immediate catalyst to reverse the slide.
Sixth Street is buying a majority stake in Monument Re, a European life insurance consolidator. Hannover Re stays on as key shareholder. The deal gives Monument fresh capital to accelerate in-force portfolio acquisitions.
A Simon-Kucher study of 5,000 Americans shows experiences outrank material goods in discretionary spending. Brands clinging to traditional success signals risk losing share to travel, dining, and flexibility-focused products.
Tubi's streaming ad benchmarks show QSR sales lift of 37%, retail 27%, auto purchases 25%. The data challenges the view that CTV is only an upper-funnel channel, potentially reshaping ad budgets.
Al Sagr Insurance wins a one-year motor fleet contract with Key Car Rental, expanding its commercial book amid Saudi tourism growth. No premium disclosed.