Saudi Company Acquires US Medical Campus

Saudi Company Acquires US Medical Campus
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Saudi Company Acquires US Medical Campus

Saudi Company Acquires US Medical Campus

Saudi-based Arbah Capital has announced its investors’ acquisition of the Commonwealth Campus, a $59m high income-producing diversified medical campus in Port Richmond, Philadelphia, United States.

The Campus includes prominent tenants such as Ambrosia Treatment Centers Group, Temple Health University, and Northeastern Partners.

Arbah, a financial investment company licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority, said it was able to secure the acquisition at a significant discount to the market valuation carried out by the US CBRE Group, providing further security to its investors.

Philadelphia is known as a medical and education hub and 1/5 of all US physicians have trained there.

The property itself has undergone more than $23m in recent refurbishment including a brand new building on site, which will open as a new outpatient facility for Ambrosia, and a wellbeing center, which is due to open in January 2021.

Arbah CEO Mahmood al-Kooheji has stated that the company’s main strategy is to find the right growth sectors for its investors and organize the investments in these sectors with leading partners who have a proven track record.

Arbah’s reputation and professionalism attract prominent partners to offer investments with added-value to its investors, he added.

The company is very proud to have once again found and executed such an excellent investment in a growing sector and with the best partner, Hampshire Stateside.

Hampshire Companies manage more than 270 properties and have Assets Under Management (AUM) of over $2.4bn in the US.

This investment reflects Arbah’s strategy of acquiring distinctive assets within excellent locations in defensive sectors like social infrastructure and industrial real estate, reflecting its investment strategy in finding exclusive high-quality opportunities for its investors, Kooheji noted.



Saudi Arabia Begins Marketing International Bonds Following 2025 Borrowing Plan Announcement

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Saudi Arabia Begins Marketing International Bonds Following 2025 Borrowing Plan Announcement

Riyadh (Reuters)
Riyadh (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia has entered global debt markets with a planned sale of bonds in three tranches, aiming to use the proceeds to cover budget deficits and repay outstanding debt, according to IFR (International Financing Review).

The indicative pricing for the three-year bonds is set at 120 basis points above US Treasury bonds, while the six- and ten-year bonds are priced at 130 and 140 basis points above US Treasuries, respectively, as reported by Reuters.

The bonds, expected to be of benchmark size (typically at least $500 million), come a day after Saudi Arabia unveiled its 2025 borrowing plan. The Kingdom’s financing needs for the year are estimated at SAR 139 billion ($37 billion), with SAR 101 billion ($26.8 billion) allocated to cover the budget deficit and the remainder to service existing debt.

The National Debt Management Center (NDMC) announced that Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan had approved the 2025 borrowing plan following its endorsement by the NDMC Board. The plan highlights public debt developments for 2024, domestic debt market initiatives, and the 2025 financing roadmap, including the Kingdom’s issuance calendar for local sukuk denominated in Saudi Riyals.

The NDMC emphasized that Saudi Arabia aims to enhance sustainable access to debt markets and broaden its investor base. For 2025, the Kingdom will continue diversifying its domestic and international financing channels to meet funding needs efficiently. Plans include issuing sovereign debt instruments at fair prices under risk management frameworks and pursuing specialized financing opportunities to support economic growth, such as export credit agency-backed funding, infrastructure development financing, and exploring new markets and currencies.

Recently, Saudi Arabia secured a $2.5 billion Sharia-compliant revolving credit facility for three years from three regional and international financial institutions to address budgetary needs.

In 2024, Saudi Arabia issued $17 billion in dollar-denominated bonds, including $12 billion in January and $5 billion in sukuk in May. Rating agencies have recognized the Kingdom’s financial stability. In November, Moody’s upgraded Saudi Arabia’s rating to “AA3,” while Fitch assigned an “A+” rating, both with stable outlooks. S&P Global rated the Kingdom at “A/A-1” with a positive outlook, reflecting its low credit risk and strong capacity to meet financial obligations.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated Saudi Arabia’s public debt-to-GDP ratio at 26.2% for 2024, describing it as low and sustainable. The IMF projects this ratio to reach 35% by 2029, with foreign borrowing playing a significant role in financing fiscal deficits.