South Asia’s second-largest economy is expecting its third and final $1bn tranche from Riyadh next month
2018 Future Investment Initiative
Pakistan says first $1bn aid received from Saudi Arabia
A further $2bn is expected to arrive from Saudi Arabia in the next two months, says State Bank of Pakistan
Gabon President Ali Bongo hospitalised in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has visited Gabon leader in Riyadh’s King Faisal hospital
Dubai ruler sees Saudi Arabia ‘shaping global economy’
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praises the ambitious economic vision of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco ‘absolutely ready’ for IPO, says minister
Saudi Arabia plans to sell up to five percent of the world’s largest energy firm and hopes to raise up to $100 billion
GEMS Education announces $800m deal for Saudi school network
The joint venture between GEMS and Hassana Investment Company is expected to accommodate 130,000 students and create 16,000 jobs
Saudi crown prince breaks silence on Khashoggi killing
Mohammed bin Salman says justice will prevail, describes murder as ‘repulsive incident’
Pakistani stocks rebound on $6bn Saudi financial deal
Stock market gains follow a string of losses after mixed signals from newly-minted Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government on plans to address deteriorating finances
Saudi Arabia pledges $3bn to support Pakistan’s economy
Saudi financial support announced as Pakistan battles a balance of payment crisis
Saudi Arabia unveils deals worth $50bn at investment summit
State oil giant Saudi Aramco accounts for more than half of the 25 agreements signed in Riyadh
Pakistani PM Imran Khan vows to hold peace talks with India
Prime Minister makes India peace talks announcement during a speech at a Saudi Arabian investment conference
WEF decries use of Davos label ahead of Saudi investment summit
World Economic Forum’s objection comes as Riyadh summit dubbed ‘Davos in the desert’ is about to start
Imran Khan to attend Saudi summit as Western powers pull out
Pakistan’s Prime Minister confirms attendance at Riyadh investment conference despite cancellations from US, UK and Europe
Emaar’s Mohamed Alabbar included on Saudi Future Investment Initiative advisory board
The 2017 FII saw a number of high-profile initiatives announced with Blackstone, Softbank, Virgin Galactic, the Spaceship Company and Virgin Orbit