Saudi Arabia to Host Real Estate Exhibition with Participants from 170 Countries

Visitors attend Cityscape Jeddah during a past edition of the exhibition. (SPA)
Visitors attend Cityscape Jeddah during a past edition of the exhibition. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia to Host Real Estate Exhibition with Participants from 170 Countries

Visitors attend Cityscape Jeddah during a past edition of the exhibition. (SPA)
Visitors attend Cityscape Jeddah during a past edition of the exhibition. (SPA)

Riyadh will host the Cityscape Global exhibition from September 10 to 13.

Held under the theme “The Future of Living”, the exhibition will be sponsored by the Saudi Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing and is organized by Tahaluf.

The event will gather homebuyers, property experts, designers, and real estate developers from around the world at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.

Visitors from more than 170 countries are expected to attend, including 2,000 investors.

More than 350 exhibitors will showcase their offerings, while over 250 speakers will share insights and experiences throughout over 250 hours of sessions.

Cityscape Global showcases the best international practices in future development and construction techniques. In addition, it sheds light on the real estate legislation system.

Cityscape Global will showcase high-profile and giga projects throughout the Kingdom under one roof, such as Kuzam, Al Fursan, and Sadayem Suburbs by the National Housing Company, NEOM, Roshn, Jeddah Central Development Company, AlUla, Masar Destination, as well as local and international projects across 24 countries in the presence of the Real Estate General Authority as a regulation partner, the Ministry of Investment as an investment partner, and Tourism Development Fund as a strategic partner, and BIM Ventures as PropTech zone partner.

"We are thrilled to be hosting Cityscape Global in Riyadh, the largest real estate exhibition in the world, within which the most significant major projects under the umbrella of Vision 2030 are participating, along with quality projects from 24 countries," said Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing Majid Al-Hogail.

Visitors of Cityscape Global can attend seminars in the NEOM Future of Living Summit, the Real Estate Institutional Investor Forum, the Property Portfolio Forum, the PropTech stage, and the Design and Architecture area.

The event will also feature Cityscape Innovation Challenge, which allows start-ups to pitch their ideas toward creating a more innovative future, and the Cityscape Global ROSHN Hackathon, which creates competition to find qualitative solutions in the sector.



Aramco Completes Acquisition of 10% Stake in Horse Powertrain Limited

Aramco’s pavilion at the Global Future Investment Initiative conference held in Riyadh (FII webiste)
Aramco’s pavilion at the Global Future Investment Initiative conference held in Riyadh (FII webiste)
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Aramco Completes Acquisition of 10% Stake in Horse Powertrain Limited

Aramco’s pavilion at the Global Future Investment Initiative conference held in Riyadh (FII webiste)
Aramco’s pavilion at the Global Future Investment Initiative conference held in Riyadh (FII webiste)

Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, through a directly and wholly owned subsidiary, Aramco Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd., has completed the purchase of a 10% equity stake in Horse Powertrain, a global leader in hybrid and internal combustion powertrain solutions.

The transaction builds on Aramco's efforts to develop new mobility solutions with the potential to reduce transport emissions.
The transaction's completion follows the signing of definitive agreements on June 28, 2024, and receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals. Aramco's investment is based on Horse Powertrain's €7.4-billion enterprise valuation, in which Renault Group and Geely (through Geely Holding and Geely Auto) each retain a 45% stake, SPA reported.
Aramco Executive Vice President of Technology & Innovation Ahmad O. Al Khowaiter said: "Addressing transport emissions requires a wide range of approaches that consider the diverse nature of the global vehicle fleet, broad disparities in transport infrastructures, and the specific needs of motorists in different countries. At Aramco, we are pursuing several potential innovative solutions, from lower-carbon synthetic fuels to more efficient internal combustion engines, as we look for opportunities to make a difference. Our investment in Horse Powertrain builds on our considerable R&D in this field. In joining forces with two of the world's leading carmakers, we aim to leverage our collective know-how to take lower-emission mobility solutions forward."
For his part, CEO of Horse Powertrain Matias Giannini said: "We are delighted that Aramco has closed its investment in Horse Powertrain. Aramco's expertise in alternative and synthetic fuels makes Aramco the ideal partner for us to deliver lower-emission powertrain solutions. By strengthening our technology leadership with this partnership, Horse Powertrain will only become more valuable as a partner to automotive brands looking to benefit from our expertise and global production footprint."

CEO of Valvoline Global Operations Jamal Muashsher said that as a technical partner and supplier to Horse Powertrain, "we look forward to applying Valvoline Global's 150-plus years of automotive expertise and tradition of innovation to advance future-ready solutions in internal combustion engine technology, fuels, and lubricants. Our newest joint effort with Horse Powertrain and Aramco builds on Valvoline Global's strong history in original equipment manufacturer partnerships. Through collaboration, we are helping to shape the next generation of mobility."

Aramco's investment is expected to accelerate Horse Powertrain's efforts to develop next-generation internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrid powertrains, and complementary technologies like alternative fuel and hydrogen solutions. As part of the transaction, Aramco and affiliate Valvoline Global Operations will collaborate with Horse Powertrain on innovations in ICE technology, fuels, and lubricants.
Thanks to its technology leadership, global manufacturing, and economies of scale, Horse Powertrain will further solidify its value proposition to automotive and transportation groups worldwide. Horse Powertrain aims to become a peerless partner for accessible, cutting-edge hybrid and ICE powertrain solutions, helping to reduce global vehicle emissions.