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Saudi Arabia's Dynamic Diplomacy and Financial Moves: From Bonds to Israel Relations

bond issuance - diplomacy - financial markets - Israel - Napoli - Palestinian state - Saudi Arabia - sports diplomacy - Victor Osimhen

Discover Saudi Arabia's financial prowess and diplomatic aspirations, from record bond issuances to interest in normalizing relations with Israel post-Gaza war.

Saudi Arabia is making significant strides in both the financial and diplomatic arenas. With a recent record-breaking $12 billion raised through bond issuances, the country is showcasing its strong financial standing on the global stage. At the same time, Saudi Arabia is expressing keen interest in normalizing relations with Israel post the Gaza war. The Saudi ambassador to the UK highlighted the importance of any agreement leading to the creation of a Palestinian state, indicating a nuanced approach to achieving peace in the region.

In parallel to its financial moves, Saudi Arabia's diplomatic intentions are clear. Despite the turmoil in the region, the country remains committed to pursuing normalization with Israel. This stance, while potentially having implications for regional dynamics, demonstrates Saudi Arabia's willingness to engage in diplomatic dialogues. As the country navigates these complex diplomatic waters, it also focuses on strengthening its financial position through strategic bond issuances, underscoring its importance in the global economic landscape.

In the realm of sports, the news of Napoli's Victor Osimhen considering a move to the Saudi Arabian league for a lucrative deal adds a different dimension to Saudi Arabia's international interactions. This potential transfer reflects the country's growing influence beyond politics and finance, extending into the realm of sports diplomacy. As Saudi Arabia continues to make headlines with its bold financial maneuvers and diplomatic aspirations, the world watches closely to see how these developments will shape the country's future.

Intriguingly, Saudi Arabia's interest in normalizing relations with Israel post the Gaza war sets the stage for potentially transformative diplomatic shifts in the Middle East. The country's strategic financial decisions, including the oversubscribed $12 billion bond issuance, indicate a robust economic foundation. As Saudi Arabia balances its diplomatic engagements and financial pursuits, it emerges as a key player in shaping regional dynamics and global partnerships.

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Saudi Arabia interested in Israel normalisation deal after war (BBC News)

The Saudi ambassador to the UK says any agreement must lead to the creation of a Palestinian state.

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Saudi Arabia completes 2024 funding needs with a record $12bn ... (GlobalCapital)

The trade is the most raised by an EM sovereign in one day in nearly four years.

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Saudi Arabia wants to reach deal with Israel, meaning Hamas failed (Business Insider)

Saudi Arabia says it's still interested in normalizing relations with Israel, despite the war in Gaza. That's a huge blow to Hamas. One of Hamas' main goals ...

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Saudi Arabia wants peace with Israel after Gaza war, envoy tells BBC (The Jerusalem Post)

Saudi Arabian ambassador to the UK said to the BBC on Tuesday that his country is interested in normalization with Israel after the war, with one condition ...

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Saudi Arabia issues $12bn international bonds as it seeks to ... (The National)

The triple-tranche debt issuance was oversubscribed 2.5 times, attracting $30 billion.

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Saudi Arabia still interested in Israel normalisation after war on Gaza ... (Middle East Eye)

Prince Khalid bin Bandar, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UK, says normalisation must lead to the creation of a Palestinian state.

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Saudi Arabia 'can't live with Israel' without independent Palestine ... (Arab News)

Prince Khalid refuted claims that the Oct. 7 Hamas attack was designed to spoil Arab normalization with Israel.

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Saudi Arabia completes 1st offering of international bonds in 2024 at ... (Arab News)

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's National Debt Management Center has completed the first offering of international bonds in 2024 at a value of SR45 billion ($12 ...

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Saudi Arabia issues US$12 billion of bonds as EM nations load up (The Business Times)

Many borrowers are seeking to lock in lower funding costs following a steep drop in US Treasury yields since October. While the Federal Reserve is widely ...

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Stock Market Today: Dow Drops 150 Points; Boeing, HP Stocks in ... (The Wall Street Journal)

The International Monetary Fund in 2023 estimated that Riyadh's breakeven oil price to balance its budget was about $81 a barrel. Brent futures traded at $78 a ...

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Osimhen to move to Saudi Arabia โ€“ Napoli star agent โ€“ Score Nigeria (SCORE NIGERIA)

Victor Osimhen will go for the life-changing cash offered by the Saudi Arabian league in the summer, according to the agent of his Napoli teammate, ...

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Saudi Arabia to add Kurdish language to pilgrimage instructions (Rudaw Media Network)

Karwan Stoni, head of media department for KRG's endowment ministry, told Rudaw English on Tuesday that a delegation from the Kurdish government attended a key ...

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Saudi envoy says kingdom 'absolutely' still open to normalization ... (The Times of Israel)

But Prince Khalid bin Bandar, Riyadh's ambassador to UK, tells BBC ties can only be formed if a Palestinian state is established, after Blinken says 'clear ...

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Saudi ambassador to UK offers continued hope for normalisation ... (Jewish News)

Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud tells Radio 4's Today programme his country have been 'willing to accept Israel for a long time' but only with a plan for ...

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Serie A: Osimhen will leave Napoli for Saudi Arabia next summer ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's agent, Mamuka Jugeli expects Victor Osimhen to move to Saudi Arabia next summer. Kvaratskhelia is Osimhen's teammate at Serie A.

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Saudi Arabia, Palestine draw 0-0 ahead of Asian Cup (Arab News)

DOHA: The Saudi Arabian national football team drew 0-0 with Palestine in their friendly match on Tuesday at Al-Wakra Club Stadium in Doha.

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Normalization with Israel, and Palestinian statehood: "one does not ... (i24NEWS)

In an interview with the BBC, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, revealed that the prospect of a US-brokered ...

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Saudi Arabia still wants to normalize ties with Israel, meaning a key ... (Yahoo News)

One of Hamas' main goals for the war was to turn Israel's neighbors against it. When Hamas militants attacked Israel in October, one of their main objectives ...

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Saudi Arabia's new civil laws aim to boost investment, but caution ... (Reuters)

For private equity investor Imad Ghandour changes in Saudi Arabia's laws are prompting a rethink and his firm may buy, for the first time, minority stakes ...

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Saudi Arabia allocates $182 mln for mineral exploration incentives ... (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia has created a mineral exploration incentive programme with a budget of over $182 million, the country's minister of industry and mineral ...

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Saudi Arabia allocates US$182 million for mineral exploration ... (The Business Times)

SAUDI Arabia has created a mineral exploration incentive programme with a budget of over US$182 million, the country's minister of industry and mineral ...

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Saudi Arabia: new civil laws aim to boost investment, but caution ... (Middle East Monitor)

For private equity investor Imad Ghandour, changes in Saudi Arabia's laws are prompting a rethink and his firm may buy, for the first time, minority stakes ...

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Saudi Arabia grants mining exploration licences (Middle East Monitor)

Saudi Arabia has granted mining exploration licences in a fourth round of tenders, the state news agency said on Wednesday. Reuters confirmed that a ...

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Saudi Arabia allocates $182 mln for exploration program in mining ... (Al Arabiya English)

Saudi Arabia has created a mineral exploration incentive program with a budget of over $182 million, the country's minister of industry and mineral.

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Saudi Arabia forum looks to boost Middle East, Africa exploration ... (The Northern Miner)

Saudi Arabia is attracting global mining companies to its third annual Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh this week.

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Saudi Arabia increases mineral potential projections by 90% to $2.5tn (Arab News)

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has elevated its projections for undiscovered mineral potential by 90 percent to $2.5 trillion, as stated by the minister of industry ...

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Huge 4000-year-old fortification discovered in Saudi Arabia (Cosmos)

Archaeologists have found a massive ancient fortification enclosing the Khaybar Oasis in the North Arabian Desert.

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Osimhen fires agent over Saudi Arabia transfer claim โ€“ Score Nigeria (SCORE NIGERIA)

Victor Osimhen has lambasted the agent of his Napoli teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who claimed he will move to Saudi Arabia in the summer.

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Saudi Arabia ups mineral resource estimates to $2.5 trillion - Minister (Creamer Media's Mining Weekly)

audi Arabia has revised upwards estimates for its untapped mineral resources including phosphate, gold and rare earths to $2.5-trillion, ...

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Germany, Eurofighter and Saudi Arabia: January 2024 Update ... (Second Line of Defense)

Paris โ€“ Germany has switched policy tracks with the approval of shipping a batch of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, in the wake of bitter ...

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Germany to resume arms deliveries to Saudi Arabia with IRIS-T ... (Reuters)

Germany has approved the delivery of 150 IRIS-T air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, resuming arms exports to ...

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Saudi Arabia higher education sector needs 800K seat expansion ... (Al Arabiya English)

Many of those seats will be for university places in specialized courses covering technology, artificial intelligence and sustainable energy amidst a future ...

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Germany Drops Objection To Supplying Eurofighter Jets To Saudi ... (The Aviationist)

Berlin is prepared to allow further deliveries of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia, lifting a ban that has been in place since 2018, German Foreign Minister ...

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Germany okays Saudi Eurofighter deal 'for Israel's safety' (The New Arab)

Germany has openly stated that its previous concerns over Saudi's human rights violations in Yemen no longer apply as the Kingdom apparently protects ...

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Saudi Arabia's Civil Code: Vision 2030 in Action (BNN Breaking)

Saudi Arabia has enacted its first written civil code as part of Vision 2030, aiming to attract foreign investment by providing legal clarity in commercial ...

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