Saudi Arabia, Tunisia Discuss Strengthening Collaboration in Industry and Transport

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih met in Tunis on Saturday with Tunisian Minister of Transport Rachid Amri. SPA
Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih met in Tunis on Saturday with Tunisian Minister of Transport Rachid Amri. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Tunisia Discuss Strengthening Collaboration in Industry and Transport

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih met in Tunis on Saturday with Tunisian Minister of Transport Rachid Amri. SPA
Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih met in Tunis on Saturday with Tunisian Minister of Transport Rachid Amri. SPA

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih met in Tunis on Saturday with Tunisian Minister of Transport Rachid Amri.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Tunisia, particularly in the fields of industry, transport, and logistics. Both ministers discussed strategies to enhance investment opportunities in these vital sectors, reflecting the strong relations and shared commitment to fostering economic development.
The meeting was also attended by Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Dr. Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr.

Earlier, Al-Falih and Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdel Hafiz signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote direct investment between the two countries.
The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation by encouraging direct investment and facilitating the exchange of information on systems and regulations governing the investment environment.
The MoU underscores a shared commitment to enhancing economic ties and leveraging mutual opportunities for sustainable growth and development.

During his visit to Tunis, Al-Falih also met with Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdel Hafiz.
The meeting focused on exploring investment and cooperation opportunities in sectors of mutual interest. Discussions aimed to strengthen economic ties and identify initiatives aligned with the shared goals of fostering growth and development in both nations.
The meeting underscores the commitment of Saudi Arabia and Tunisia to advancing bilateral relations, particularly in economic and investment fields.



Gold Extends Slide to 1-week Low on Curbed Safety Demand, Stronger Dollar

A view shows an ingot of 99.99 percent pure gold in a workroom during production at Krastsvetmet precious metals plant in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia, May 23, 2024. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo
A view shows an ingot of 99.99 percent pure gold in a workroom during production at Krastsvetmet precious metals plant in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia, May 23, 2024. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo
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Gold Extends Slide to 1-week Low on Curbed Safety Demand, Stronger Dollar

A view shows an ingot of 99.99 percent pure gold in a workroom during production at Krastsvetmet precious metals plant in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia, May 23, 2024. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo
A view shows an ingot of 99.99 percent pure gold in a workroom during production at Krastsvetmet precious metals plant in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia, May 23, 2024. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo

Gold prices extended declines on Tuesday, hitting a more than one-week low, pressured by a jump in US dollar and easing safe-haven demand after reports of a possible Lebanon-Israel ceasefire.

Spot gold was down 0.4% at $2,614.56 per ounce as of 0845 GMT, after hitting its lowest since Nov. 18 earlier in the session. US gold futures edged 0.1% lower to $2,614.80, Reuters reported.

The precious metal fell 3.2% on Monday, its deepest one-day decline in more than five months, on news that Israel looked set to approve a US plan for a ceasefire with the Iran-backed Hezbollah, with further pressure from Trump's nomination of Scott Bessent as the US Treasury secretary.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin said it had noted that Trump's circle was speaking about a potential peace plan for Ukraine.

"This has reduced the geopolitical risk premium, leading to a decline in gold prices," said Soni Kumari, a commodity strategist at ANZ, adding that a stronger US dollar is also weighing on investor appetite for gold. The dollar was up by 0.3%, after US President-elect Donald Trump vowed tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China, reducing gold's appeal for holders of other currencies.

"So now the focus will shift back to, what Fed is going to do in December meeting," Kumari said. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari, typically on the hawkish end of the US central bank's policy spectrum, said he is open to cutting rates again next month.

Traders will also keep a close eye on US consumer confidence data and the minutes from the Fed's November meeting later in the day.

"I expect gold to trade in a narrow range in the short term, with a slight upward drift," Matt Simpson, a senior analyst at City Index said.

Spot silver slipped by 0.1% to $2,614.80 per ounce, platinum shed 1.1% to $928.40 and palladium was down 0.2% to $971.10.