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Hail region unveils 23 investment opportunities to drive economic growth 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Hail region has launched 23 new investment opportunities for the first quarter of 2025, aiming to accelerate economic growth, boost private...

Saudi Arabia’s top body reviews economic performance, global outlook

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Council of Economic and Development Affairs hosted a virtual meeting to discuss financial performance and global developments, focusing on improving public...

Sensex surges 400 pts, Nifty above 22,500: Global cues among key factors behind today’s market rally

A rebound in US equities and China unveiling fresh measures to revive consumption aided global sentiment Indian benchmarks rose on March 17 in a broad-based...

Mideast set for private equity boom amid global market revival: report

RIYADH: The Middle East is rapidly emerging as a prime destination for private equity investment, spurred by a global resurgence in dealmaking, according to...

Hold IndusInd Bank; target of Rs 750: Sharekhan

Sharekhan recommended Hold rating on IndusInd Bank with a target price of Rs 750 in its research report dated March 12, 2025. The bank’s internal...

Aramco’s CEO calls for new global energy model during CERAWeek address

Investments in all sources is needed,’ says Amin Nasser  DHAHRAN: Aramco’s president and CEO has called for a fundamental shift in global energy transition planning,...

Bitcoin, other cryptos rise after softer-than-expected US CPI data

The CPI rose 0.2% in February after surging 0.5% in the previous month. For the 12 months through February, consumer prices in the US...

Celebrating Fintech Excellence: Spotlight on the Rising Star of the Year 2025 and Other Prestigious Awards at FFS Bengaluru

As the fintech landscape in India continues to evolve, the Fintech Future Summit Bengaluru 2025 (FFS 2025), powered by The Financial, stands as a...

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E-payments account for 79% of Saudi retail transactions in 2024: SAMA

RIYADH: Electronic payments made up 79 percent of all...

GCC banks poised to weather global trade turbulence: S&P report

RIYADH: Despite rising global trade tensions and heightened market...

Saudi asset management industry hits $266bn, poised for further growth: Fitch Ratings 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s asset management industry grew by 20...

Mortgage securitization can offer Saudi banks funding boost: Fitch  

RIYADH: Saudi banks could unlock additional funding and expand...

Gold rates on April 17: Precious metal hits all-time high; here’s how much it costs in your city today

Bullion remains heavily supported by a broadly weaker dollar,...