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Saudi Ministry: Tourists spending exceeds USD 12 bln in ’24 Q1

Saudi Ministry of Tourism on Tuesday announced a 22.9 percent growth in inbound visitor spending during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023, with their total spending exceeding SAR 45 billion (approx. USD 12 billion).

The …

Oil prices closed approximately 2 % higher at settlement

Oil prices closed, Monday, up about two percent at settlement, recording the highest level in two months, amid expectations of increased demand during the peak summer travel season in the Northern Hemisphere.

Brent crude futures rose $1.60, or 1.9 %,…

16,000 tons of goods handled at Red Sea Ports

About 16,000 tons of goods were handled at the different Red Sea harbors on Tuesday, the Red Sea Ports Authority (RSPA) said.

In a statement, the RSPA said the imports included 6,500 tons of goods, 477 trucks and 292 cars, while the exports included …

UAE, Kuwait discuss economic cooperation

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani Al-Zeyoudi discussed on Monday with two Kuwaiti officials ways to enhance economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. The UAE minster met with the Kuwaiti Consul General in Dubai and Nort…