Islamic Finance

Saudi Arabia Poised To Become Mideasts Silicon Valley, Say Experts 

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

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How Saudi Entrepreneurs Are Navigating The Shift To Public Markets 

RIYADH: As startups approach the critical stage of an initial public offering, one of their biggest challenges is the tr... Read more

UK-Saudi Trade Ties Deepen As 50 British Firms Set Up Regional HQs In Kingdom

RIYADH: The strong investment growth in Saudi Arabia’s economy has led 50 British companies to set up regional headqua... Read more

IMF Warns Of Economic Slowdown, But Rules Out Global Recession

WASHINGTON: Rising trade tensions and sweeping shifts in the global trading system will trigger downward revisions of th... Read more

Libyans Grapple With Fresh Currency Devaluation

TRIPOLI: Already worn down by years of political turmoil and economic hardships, Libyans are now facing a sharp deterior... Read more

Closing Bell: Saudi Main Index Closes In Red At 11,502

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dipped on Thursday, losing 81.44 points, or 0.7 percent, to close at 1... Read more

Red Sea Tensions Slash Suez Canal Revenue As Egypt Pushes Diplomatic Path

JEDDAH: Amid escalating tensions in the Red Sea, Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reaffirmed the country’s co... Read more

Bain & Co. Chooses Riyadh For Regional HQ Amid Saudi Business Push 

RIYADH: US-based management consulting firm Bain & Co. has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in... Read more

Saudi Arabia, Indonesia Sign Deal On Mineral Exploration, Mining

JAKARTA: Saudi Arabia and Indonesia signed a preliminary agreement to enhance cooperation in the mining and minerals sec... Read more

Saudi Arabias Date Exports Rise 15.9% In 2024, Reaching $451m

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s date exports saw a 15.9 percent year-on-year increase in 2024, reaching SR1.695 billion ($451.... Read more

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 ... Read more

Riyadh Municipality Unveils New Investment Opportunities Across Key Sectors 

JEDDAH: Riyadh has unveiled new investment opportunities for 2025, covering commercial, residential, retail, industrial,... Read more

Global Borrowing Hits $25tn In 2024, Raising Debt Sustainability Fears: OECD 

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

Global Economic Growth To Average At 3.1% In Next 5 Years: IMF Official 

RIYADH: Global economic growth is expected to average around 3.1 percent in the next five years, below the pre-pandemi... Read more

Saudi Arabias 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 trillio... Read more