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PIF’s Adeera to operate hotel portfolio across Qiddiya City

Kuwait, Qatar, UAE maintain non-oil growth momentum; Egypt shows recovery signs while Lebanon struggles RIYADH: Non-oil business activity in the

Saudi Arabia tops GCC debt market with $47.9bn in H1 issuances: Markaz

Kuwait, Qatar, UAE maintain non-oil growth momentum; Egypt shows recovery signs while Lebanon struggles RIYADH: Non-oil business activity in the

IMF praises Saudi Arabia’s economic resilience

Kuwait, Qatar, UAE maintain non-oil growth momentum; Egypt shows recovery signs while Lebanon struggles RIYADH: Non-oil business activity in the

Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes up at 10,839

Kuwait, Qatar, UAE maintain non-oil growth momentum; Egypt shows recovery signs while Lebanon struggles RIYADH: Non-oil business activity in the

MENA IT spending to reach $169bn in 2026

Kuwait, Qatar, UAE maintain non-oil growth momentum; Egypt shows recovery signs while Lebanon struggles RIYADH: Non-oil business activity in the

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil growth stays strong despite softer July PMI

Kuwait, Qatar, UAE maintain non-oil growth momentum; Egypt shows recovery signs while Lebanon struggles RIYADH: Non-oil business activity in the

Kuwait, Qatar, UAE maintain non-oil growth momentum; Egypt shows recovery signs while Lebanon struggles

RIYADH: Non-oil business activity in the Middle East showed mixed trends in July, with Kuwait, the UAE, and Qatar maintaining growth,

Aramco posts $22.67bn Q2 profit amid market volatility

Kuwait, Qatar, UAE maintain non-oil growth momentum; Egypt shows recovery signs while Lebanon struggles RIYADH: Non-oil business activity in the

Oil Updates — crude little changed as OPEC+ output hikes counter Russia disruption concerns

Kuwait, Qatar, UAE maintain non-oil growth momentum; Egypt shows recovery signs while Lebanon struggles RIYADH: Non-oil business activity in the

Global M&A hits $2.6tn peak year-to-date, boosted by AI and quest for growth

Kuwait, Qatar, UAE maintain non-oil growth momentum; Egypt shows recovery signs while Lebanon struggles RIYADH: Non-oil business activity in the

Saudi Exchange unveils new instrument to trade global shares locally

RIYADH: Saudi banks’ total outstanding loans reached SR3.17 trillion ($844.7 billion) at the end of May, an annual increase

OPEC+ members to raise oil output by 411,000 bpd in June

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s banking sector continued its robust lending expansion in March, with total credit reaching SR3.1 trillion ($827.2

Qatar welcomes over 1.5m international visitors in Q1 2025

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s banking sector continued its robust lending expansion in March, with total credit reaching SR3.1 trillion ($827.2

Syria to sign deal to import electricity from Turkiye, minister says

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s banking sector continued its robust lending expansion in March, with total credit reaching SR3.1 trillion ($827.2

Jeddah unveils 29 real estate projects across industrial, residential, retail sectors

JEDDAH: The Middle East’s aviation sector is pushing toward greater integration and collaborative innovation, with Saudi Arabia’s rapid expansion

Saudi Arabia rolls out new guidelines for off-plan property deals

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s banking sector continued its robust lending expansion in March, with total credit reaching SR3.1 trillion ($827.2

Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 11,411

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s banking sector continued its robust lending expansion in March, with total credit reaching SR3.1 trillion ($827.2

Saudi bank lending hits $827bn in March, fastest growth in over 3.5 years

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s banking sector continued its robust lending expansion in March, with total credit reaching SR3.1 trillion ($827.2 billion),

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector growth continues in April as PMI hits 55.6

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s banking sector continued its robust lending expansion in March, with total credit reaching SR3.1 trillion ($827.2

Oil Updates — crude tumbles as OPEC+ accelerates output hikes, surplus looms

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel on Monday as OPEC+ is set to further speed up oil

Trump says he wants a fair trade deal with China

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s banking sector continued its robust lending expansion in March, with total credit reaching SR3.1 trillion ($827.2

Saudi Arabia to drive Islamic finance growth in 2025, S&P says

Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, overtakes Singapore RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has overtaken Singapore as the premier

Dubai inflation eases to 2.79% in March as housing, transport costs moderate

Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, overtakes Singapore RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has overtaken Singapore as the premier

Saudi Arabia, Algeria deepen economic ties with new business pacts

Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, overtakes Singapore RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has overtaken Singapore as the premier

Davos meet founder Klaus Schwab quits as WEF chair

ZURICH: Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, whose annual gathering of business and political leaders in the Swiss

Closing Bell: Saudi indices end day in the red

Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, overtakes Singapore RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has overtaken Singapore as the premier

PepsiCo opens regional headquarters in Riyadh, unveils $8m R&D center

Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, overtakes Singapore RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has overtaken Singapore as the premier

Key tourism roles to be localized in Saudi Arabia as part of national employment push

Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, overtakes Singapore RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has overtaken Singapore as the premier

Real estate demand in Saudi Arabia’s two holy cities hits $2bn

Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, overtakes Singapore RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has overtaken Singapore as the premier

Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, overtakes Singapore

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has overtaken Singapore as the premier destination for venture capital funds across emerging markets after it secured

Oil Updates — prices rise on short-covering, but tariff worries linger

Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, overtakes Singapore RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has overtaken Singapore as the premier

Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 11,502

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming into a regional technology hub, drawing comparisons to Silicon Valley, thanks to a

Libyans grapple with fresh currency devaluation

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming into a regional technology hub, drawing comparisons to Silicon Valley, thanks to a

IMF warns of economic slowdown, but rules out global recession

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming into a regional technology hub, drawing comparisons to Silicon Valley, thanks to a

UK-Saudi trade ties deepen as 50 British firms set up regional HQs in Kingdom

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming into a regional technology hub, drawing comparisons to Silicon Valley, thanks to a

How Saudi entrepreneurs are navigating the shift to public markets

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming into a regional technology hub, drawing comparisons to Silicon Valley, thanks to a

Saudi Arabia poised to become Mideast’s Silicon Valley, say experts

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming into a regional technology hub, drawing comparisons to Silicon Valley, thanks to a wave

Gold set for 3rd weekly gain as investors seek safe haven

RIYADH: Global borrowing hit a record $25 trillion in 2024, a $10 trillion surge from pre-pandemic levels, sparking concerns

Saudi banks shift focus to debt markets during sukuk surge

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia’s financial system turns increasingly to debt markets for funding, it will face new opportunities and increased

Fintech, gaming, and healthcare capture venture interest

RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa region continue to attract investor interest, with fintech, gaming, and healthcare ventures

How Saudi Arabia is engineering a water-secure future

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is tackling water scarcity with bold steps toward a sustainable future. Through its National Water Strategy and Vision

Tabuk’s business journey — a navigation of growth and vision

RIYADH: A young workforce, strong demand and attractive tourist offerings are helping transform Tabuk into one of Saudi Arabia’s most dynamic

Saudi Arabia’s PIF at forefront as Gulf SWFs approach $18tn by 2030

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and five of its regional counterparts are on track to control $18 trillion in

Global economic growth to average at 3.1% in next 5 years: IMF official

RIYADH: A young workforce, strong demand and attractive tourist offerings are helping transform Tabuk into one of Saudi Arabia’s most

Global borrowing hits $25tn in 2024, raising debt sustainability fears: OECD

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and five of its regional counterparts are on track to control $18 trillion

Riyadh municipality unveils new investment opportunities across key sectors

RIYADH: A young workforce, strong demand and attractive tourist offerings are helping transform Tabuk into one of Saudi Arabia’s most

Public firms listed on Muscat bourse report 52.6% surge in profits

RIYADH: The net profits of public joint companies listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange surged 52.6 percent year on year to

Lebanon readies 22 deals for signing with Saudi Arabia during high-level visit

Saudi Arabia opens doors to global mining giants with $97.5m exploration licenses JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has granted exploration licenses

Qatar to provide gas to Syria via Jordan

BEIRUT: Qatar is set to provide Syria with gas via Jordan to improve the nation’s meagre electricity supply and boost

PIF-backed Scopely acquires Pokemon GO maker for $3.5bn

RIYADH: Scopely, a US-based firm backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has signed a deal worth $3.5 billion to acquire

UAE joins dividend surge as global payouts hit record $1.75tn in 2024

RIYADH: Scopely, a US-based firm backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has signed a deal worth $3.5 billion to

BSF, Diriyah Co. ink $1.6bn financing deal to develop Wadi Safar project

RIYADH: Scopely, a US-based firm backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has signed a deal worth $3.5 billion to

Saudi money supply up 9% to hit $791bn in January

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s money supply climbed to SR2.97 trillion ($791 billion) in January, marking a 9 percent annual rise, official

Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in green at 11,725

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s money supply climbed to SR2.97 trillion ($791 billion) in January, marking a 9 percent annual rise,

Oil Updates — crude slips amid macroeconomic concerns despite firm demand expectations

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s residential real estate market is set for a significant surge, with private buyers expected to invest SR4.58

IEA sees global oil market surplus for 2025 as demand disappoints

RIYADH: Scopely, a US-based firm backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has signed a deal worth $3.5 billion to

Oil Updates — crude set to close week stable as investors mull path to Ukraine ceasefire

Intersection between family offices and early-stage startups poised to expand, experts say RIYADH: Family offices have traditionally been influential

Saudi Arabia’s non-profit sector tops $26bn in economic contribution for the 1st time

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s residential real estate market is set for a significant surge, with private buyers expected to invest SR4.58

Saudi expats transfer nearly $4bn in Jan, bolstering developing economies

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s residential real estate market is set for a significant surge, with private buyers expected to invest SR4.58

Direct flights from Stuttgart to Jeddah to begin later this year

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s residential real estate market is set for a significant surge, with private buyers expected to invest SR4.58

Jordan’s move to ease residency rules will attract investment, say experts

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s residential real estate market is set for a significant surge, with private buyers expected to invest SR4.58

Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 11,811

RIYADH: Some 2.5 million tourists have been drawn to Saudi Arabia in the past four years thanks to its

Saudi Arabia’s M&A market sees 63% rise in Feb

RIYADH: Some 2.5 million tourists have been drawn to Saudi Arabia in the past four years thanks to its

In speech to Congress, Trump reassures investors that new visa scheme would not tax foreign assets

RIYADH: From advanced technology to bustling tourism, Saudi Arabia is witnessing a labor market transformation that is reducing its reliance

Saudi multi-billion-dollar corporations are driving strategic investments in startup ecosystem

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s corporate venture capital arms are playing a pivotal role in driving innovation and advancing economic diversification by

Franchises boosting Saudi economy, as Kingdom dominates half of MENA’s $30bn market

Saudi multi-billion-dollar corporations are driving strategic investments in startup ecosystem RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s corporate venture capital arms are playing

Oil Updates — crude set for biggest weekly drop since Oct on tariff uncertainty, supply gains

NEW DELHI: Oil prices were little changed on Friday but were set for their biggest weekly decline since October as

Saudi Arabia strengthens halal leadership with 13 new deals at Makkah forum

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate loans surged 15.12 percent year on year to a record SR883.3 billion ($235.54 billion)

Closing Bell: Saudi main index ends week in red; Nomu gains

Sports tourism attracts 2.5m visitors to Saudi Arabia, minister reveals as he sets out sector’s ambitions RIYADH: Some 2.5 million

Over 1,300 Saudi industrial licenses awarded in 2024, attracting $13.3bn investment, latest figures show

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate loans surged 15.12 percent year on year to a record SR883.3 billion ($235.54 billion)

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports to China surge 70% as trade ties deepen: GASTAT

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s financial markets are on a sharp upward trajectory despite challenging global economic trends, experts have told

Oil Updates — crude on track for 1st monthly drop since November on Trump tariff concerns

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s financial markets are on a sharp upward trajectory despite challenging global economic trends, experts have told

Can Saudi Arabia conquer global uncertainty and become a financial giant?

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s financial markets are on a sharp upward trajectory despite challenging global economic trends, experts have told Arab

Funding surges as MENA startups gain momentum

RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa region continue to attract significant investment, with fintech, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence-driven

Riyadh leads Saudi real estate surge with 18% rise in office rents

RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa region continue to attract significant investment, with fintech, cybersecurity and artificial

‘Rescue, reform and rebuild’: Can Lebanon’s new government save the economy?

RIYADH: With a new president and a fresh cabinet, Lebanon stands at a pivotal moment. Can this government reverse economic collapse

Will Trump strike gold with wealthy Arabs through new residency program?

RIYADH: With a new president and a fresh cabinet, Lebanon stands at a pivotal moment. Can this government reverse economic

Saudi investment ministry inks deal with Sana to boost entrepreneurial ecosystem in Al-Ahsa

RIYADH: Chemical manufacturer Saudi Basic Industries Corp. posted a net profit of SR1.54 billion ($410.6 million) in 2024, rebounding

Oman, Saudi Arabia ink 3 agreements to strengthen trade ties

RIYADH: Global credit rating agency Moody’s has affirmed Egypt’s Caa1 long-term foreign and local currency rating with a positive outlook,

King Salman approves Saudi riyal symbol

RIYADH: Improving economic conditions, stronger loan quality, and a resilient banking sector have led Moody’s Investors Service to upgrade

Qurayyah power plant to expand by 3.01 GW thanks to $3.6bn investment

RIYADH: Chemical manufacturer Saudi Basic Industries Corp. posted a net profit of SR1.54 billion ($410.6 million) in 2024, rebounding

Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in green at 12,388

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dipped on Wednesday, losing 68.58 points, or 0.56 percent, to close at

Saudi credit card lending surges to $8.4bn amid digital payments boom

Lucid CEO steps down, company expects to more than double vehicle production this year BENGALURU: Electric vehicle maker Lucid

Moody’s affirms Egypt’s Caa1 rating with positive outlook

RIYADH: Chemical manufacturer Saudi Basic Industries Corp. posted a net profit of SR1.54 billion ($410.6 million) in 2024, rebounding

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 driving private equity growth in the GCC

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has emerged as a transformative force in the private equity landscape within the Gulf Cooperation Council, driven

Oil Updates — crude heads for weekly gain on supply jitters

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has emerged as a transformative force in the private equity landscape within the Gulf Cooperation Council,

Saudi banks’ new residential mortgages rise 17% to $24bn

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s banks issued SR91.1 billion ($24.28 billion) in new residential mortgages to individuals in 2024 — a 17

Saudi Arabia launches new financing products to boost construction sector

RIYADH: UAE’s ADNOC Drilling is projecting significant growth, expecting over $1 billion in investments for 2025. The company also

PIF’s ROSHN, Johnson Controls Arabia ink deal to propel energy efficiency in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority is working on the introduction of special-purpose acquisition companies in the capital market

Saudi Arabia, IMF lead talks on economic resilience at AlUla summit

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority is working on the introduction of special-purpose acquisition companies in the capital market

Saudi Arabia’s revenue rises to $336bn in 2024 as non-oil income surges

RIYADH: Big 5 Construct Saudi 2025 returned for its 13th edition in a groundbreaking two-week format, running from Feb.

Saudi banks see record profits amid strong credit growth and debt market expansion

PIF’s ROSHN, Johnson Controls Arabia ink deal to propel energy efficiency in Saudi Arabia RIYADH: Saudi developer ROSHN has signed

Saudi Arabia leads GCC in US dollar debt and sukuk issuance, driving regional growth: Fitch

PIF’s ROSHN, Johnson Controls Arabia ink deal to propel energy efficiency in Saudi Arabia RIYADH: Saudi developer ROSHN has signed

Oil Updates — crude to snap 3-week losing streak amid US tariff delays

Saudi banks see record profits amid strong credit growth and debt market expansion RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s top 10 listed

Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem LEAPs once again

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s LEAP 2025 tech conference, held from Feb. 9 to 12, showcased the Kingdom’s growing startup ecosystem, with multiple

Saudi expat remittances surge to three-year high $38.5bn, SAMA reveals

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s LEAP 2025 tech conference, held from Feb. 9 to 12, showcased the Kingdom’s growing startup ecosystem, with

Saudi Arabia to lead region’s initial public offerings in 2025 — EY

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s LEAP 2025 tech conference, held from Feb. 9 to 12, showcased the Kingdom’s growing startup ecosystem, with

Riyadh Expo 2030 to boost Saudi Arabia’s global presence

Ceer supercharges Saudi EV industry with $1.4bn in deals, gearing up for 2026 launch RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown

Saudi Ma’aden prices $1.25bn debut sukuk, 9.2 times oversubscribed with $11bn in orders

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced investments worth $14.9 billion in the technological sector on the first day of the

Closing Bell: Saudi Arabia’s main market gains 36 points to 12,469

RIYADH: From Formula One to boxing, golf to the FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia is rapidly establishing itself as

Saudi PIF’s Alat and Lenovo break ground on new 200k sq. meter facility in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia transforming into ‘center of gravity’ in regional tech space: expert RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is quickly becoming a dominant force

IBM expands AI workforce in Saudi Arabia, aligning with Vision 2030: CEO

Pakistan aims for stronger trade ties with Saudi Arabia, says commerce minister JEDDAH: Pakistan is seeking to expand its

Tencent Cloud to launch Saudi operations in 2025 with $150m investment, says official

Saudi Arabia transforming into ‘center of gravity’ in regional tech space: expert RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is quickly becoming a dominant force

Saudi Arabia announces $14.9bn investment deals in LEAP 2025

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced investments worth $14.9 billion in the technological sector on the first day of the LEAP

Saudi Aramco executive highlights key factors to unlock AI potential

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced investments worth $14.9 billion in the technological sector on the first day of the

Saudi Arabia transforming into ‘center of gravity’ in regional tech space: expert

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is quickly becoming a dominant force in the regional technology ecosystem, establishing itself as the “center of gravity”

Pakistan aims for stronger trade ties with Saudi Arabia, says commerce minister

RIYADH: From Formula One to boxing, golf to the FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia is rapidly establishing itself as

GCC equity markets post monthly gains in January: Markaz

RIYADH: Equity markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries saw strong growth in January, with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia emerging

RLC Global Forum to address the future of Saudi Arabia’s retail landscape

RIYADH: Over 100 speakers from more than 600 organizations will convene at the Retail Leaders Circle Global Forum 2025 in

Saudi Arabia, Germany ink 200k-tonnes green hydrogen export deal

Banking, healthcare to drive 8% growth in Saudi stock market profits in 2025: SNB Capital RIYADH: Saudi stock market

Kuwait expects 12% rise in budget deficit to $20bn for 2025-2026

Banking, healthcare to drive 8% growth in Saudi stock market profits in 2025: SNB Capital RIYADH: Saudi stock market

Saudi CMA, Insurance Authority forge partnership to strengthen sector oversight

RIYADH: Over 100 speakers from more than 600 organizations will convene at the Retail Leaders Circle Global Forum 2025

Banking, healthcare to drive 8% growth in Saudi stock market profits in 2025: SNB Capital

RIYADH: Saudi stock market profits are set to grow by 8 percent in 2025, with the petrochemical sector driving the

Oil Updates — prices gain as Trump tariffs stoke supply worries

LONDON: Oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, raising fears

OPEC+ reaffirms commitment to production cuts

Banking, healthcare to drive 8% growth in Saudi stock market profits in 2025: SNB Capital RIYADH: Saudi stock market

Closing Bell: Saudi indices close in red at 12,377

Banking, healthcare to drive 8% growth in Saudi stock market profits in 2025: SNB Capital RIYADH: Saudi stock market

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign agreement to boost cooperation in public sector auditing

Banking, healthcare to drive 8% growth in Saudi stock market profits in 2025: SNB Capital RIYADH: Saudi stock market

ما هي ساعات التداول في تداول العقود مقابل الفروقات؟

ما هي ساعات التداول في تداول توفر تجارة العقود مقابل الفروقات للمتداولين إمكانية الوصول إلى مجموعة متنوعة من الأسواق والأصول،

Over half of Saudi customers eyeing to boost online spending in next 12 months

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce landscape is expanding rapidly, with 53 percent of customers in the Kingdom looking to boost their

Oman, India deepen economic ties through multiple MoUs

RIYADH: The economic and trade relations between Oman and India are set to strengthen further as both nations recently signed