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Saudi ACWA Power expands portfolio with $693m acquisitions in Bahrain, Kuwait

RIYADH: Saudi utility giant ACWA Power has strengthened its portfolio by acquiring a $693 million stake in power generation and water desalination companies in...

India may hike GST on cigarettes, tobacco products after compensation cess ends: Report

Currently, cigarettes and tobacco products attract a 28 percent GST, in addition to a compensation cess and other levies, taking the total indirect tax...

HP Telecom India, Swasth Foodtech IPOs open for subscription today

On February 28, HP Telecom India will make its debut on the NSE Emerge, while the trading in Swasth Foodtech shares will commence on...

Fintech Future Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Financial Innovation in Bengaluru, India

India 2025: The Rising Fintech Powerhouse India’s fintech sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, transforming how businesses and consumers interact with financial services. By 2025, the...

UPI Autopay soars to new heights blazing past card transactions in recurring payments

The share of cards in recurring payments went down from 42 percent in January 2024 to 31 percent this yearUPI Autopay, the recurring digital...

Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 12,317

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dipped on Wednesday, losing 16.08 points, or 0.13 percent, to close at 12,317.59. The total trading turnover of the...

Jeddah conference highlights Saudi-French archaeological discoveries on Farasan Islands

JEDDAH: French archaeologist and researcher Solene Marion de Proce hosted a conference titled “The Saudi-French Archaeological Project in the Farasan Islands: Past and Present”...

Saudi fintech lite secures $3.2m in pre-seed funding

Saudi-based fintech startup lite has announced the successful closure of its pre-seed funding round, raising a total of $3.2 million. The round was led by Scene...

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Saudi ACWA Power expands portfolio with $693m acquisitions in Bahrain, Kuwait

RIYADH: Saudi utility giant ACWA Power has strengthened its...

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Currently, cigarettes and tobacco products attract a 28 percent...

HP Telecom India, Swasth Foodtech IPOs open for subscription today

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Fintech Future Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Financial Innovation in Bengaluru, India

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UPI Autopay soars to new heights blazing past card transactions in recurring payments

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