ACWA Power Secures $1.33 Billion for Red Sea Project Utilities

Saudi Acwa Power-generating windmills are pictured in Jbel Sendouq, on the outskirts of Tangier, Morocco, June 29, 2018. (Reuters)
Saudi Acwa Power-generating windmills are pictured in Jbel Sendouq, on the outskirts of Tangier, Morocco, June 29, 2018. (Reuters)
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ACWA Power Secures $1.33 Billion for Red Sea Project Utilities

Saudi Acwa Power-generating windmills are pictured in Jbel Sendouq, on the outskirts of Tangier, Morocco, June 29, 2018. (Reuters)
Saudi Acwa Power-generating windmills are pictured in Jbel Sendouq, on the outskirts of Tangier, Morocco, June 29, 2018. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabian utility developer ACWA Power said on Tuesday it closed an agreement for $1.33 billion (4.9 billion riyals) in senior debt for a multi-utilities project at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea project.

The project is a joint venture, in which ACWA holds a 50 percent stake, with SPIC Huanghe Hydropower Development Company and Saudi Tabreed District Cooling Company.

"In addition, the JV has secured Equity Bridge Loan facilities from Bank AlBilad, Bank Al-Jazira, and Arab National Bank and a Working Capital and VAT Facility for $93.4 million from Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation," ACWA said in a stock exchange filing.

The financing was from Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation, Banque Saudi Fransi, Saudi British Bank, Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation, Standard Chartered Bank, and Riyad Bank.

The facilities will be used to construct, manage, and operate power, desalination, waste-water treatment, solid waste processing, district cooling plants, and communication infrastructure.



Saudi Tourism Ministry Intensifies Inspection Efforts in Summer Tourist Destinations

Saudi Tourism Ministry Intensifies Inspection Efforts in Summer Tourist Destinations
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Saudi Tourism Ministry Intensifies Inspection Efforts in Summer Tourist Destinations

Saudi Tourism Ministry Intensifies Inspection Efforts in Summer Tourist Destinations

The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has intensified its inspection efforts across several summer tourist destinations in the Kingdom, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

These inspections aim to ensure that hospitality facilities hold the necessary licenses from the ministry and comply with approved quality standards, coinciding with the launch of the Saudi Summer season.

The inspection tours covered multiple regions and cities, including Aseer, Al-Baha, Taif, and Jeddah, over the past two months.

The ministry's inspection teams conducted more than 2,800 visits to summer destinations. The visits assessed the quality of services provided, the availability of safety requirements, and cleanliness levels, while also confirming that facilities had obtained the necessary licenses to operate.

The ministry emphasized to all hospitality establishments, including private facilities, the importance of delivering high-quality services and adhering to its approved regulations. It stressed that violators will face penalties, which may include fines of up to SAR1 million, closure of the facility, or both.