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

the financial - 19 April, 2025

RIYADH: Electronic payments made up 79 percent of all retail transactions in Saudi Arabia in 2024, up from 70 percent the previous year, according...

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

the financial - 18 April, 2025

RIYADH: Despite rising global trade tensions and heightened market volatility, banks across the Gulf Cooperation Council are expected to remain resilient, according to a...

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

the financial - 18 April, 2025

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s asset management industry grew by 20 percent year on year in 2024, pushing the sector’s total assets to SR1 trillion ($266...

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Startup Wrap — Proptech leads startup investment in region as sector sees funding drop

the financial - 18 November, 2024

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate tech platform Ejari secured the largest startup investment across the Middle East and North Africa in October as the...

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Saudi PIF raises over $1bn with 2% stc stake sale

the financial - 17 November, 2024

Following the sale, PIF retains a 62 percent ownership in stc, equivalent to 3.1 billion shares The sale aligns with PIF’s broader strategy to recycle...

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Mizuho to launch Saudi ETF with sovereign fund PIF

the financial - 15 November, 2024

TOKYO: Japan’s Mizuho Financial Group is partnering with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to create a Tokyo-listed exchange-traded fund featuring Saudi shares, providing retail...

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Taqa Group reports Dh6.3 billion net income for the first nine months of 2024

the financial - 15 November, 2024

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (Taqa) on Thursday announced group revenues of Dh41.7 billion, 6.0 per cent higher than the prior year period,...

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Saudi PIF to offer 2% of Saudi Telecom Co. shares to investors

the financial - 15 November, 2024

Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia and SNB Capital are acting as joint global coordinators and bookrunners for PIF Remaining shares held by PIF represent 62% of...

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Saudi National Housing Co. signs 21 new deals on Cityscape’s 2nd day

the financial - 14 November, 2024

Agreements also included partnerships with leading global companies in the manufacture of electrical appliances REDF signed four MoUs at the event to strengthen partnerships in...

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GCC banks to remain resilient in 2025 despite anticipated rate cuts: S&P Global

the financial - 14 November, 2024

S&P Global predicts a manageable impact on bank margins GCC banking sector’s strong efficiency provides solid foundation for continued growth and resilience through 2025 RIYADH: Banks...

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COP29: World leaders urged to close $359bn adaptation finance gap by UN Secretary-General

the financial - 13 November, 2024

Antonio Guterres stressed the need for a significant increase in concessional finance He called on wealthier nations to prioritize this support, especially for communities struggling...

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Dubai’s Salik reports Dh822-million net profit in 9 months; revenue from fines hits Dh174.8 million

the financial - 13 November, 2024

Dubai's toll operator Salik Company PJSC has reported a profit of Dh822 million in the third quarter of the year. The company reported the highest...

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UAE: Gold prices fall sharply, lose Dh6.5 per gram in 24 hours

the financial - 12 November, 2024

Gold prices in the UAE extended their losses on Tuesday morning, losing Dh2 per gram at the opening of the markets following D4.5 per...

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Biban 24 concludes with $9bn in deals, boosting Saudi Arabia’s SME sector

the financial - 11 November, 2024

Biban 24 marked a landmark achievement for Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial framework Several financing agreements were signed with local banks, amounting to over SR15 billion RIYADH: Agreements...

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UAE’s non-oil sector activity grows at fastest pace since April

the financial - 9 November, 2024

The pace of growth in UAE non-oil companies improved in October to the quickest since April, as firms often raised output in response to...

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Gold regains ground on dollar’s retreat as markets await Fed rate decision

the financial - 8 November, 2024

Gold prices rebounded from a three-week low on Thursday on the back of a weaker dollar and as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve...

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ADIPEC 2024 concludes with $10bn of deals and record attendance

the financial - 8 November, 2024

ADIPEC 2024 was a commercial success with more than $10bn of deals announced at the energy conference in the UAE ADIPEC 2024 has concluded with $10bn...

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Saudi Tadawul Group eyes M&As to strengthen capital markets: Bloomberg

the financial - 7 November, 2024

RIYADH: Saudi stock exchange operator Tadawul Group is ramping up plans for mergers and acquisitions to expand the Kingdom’s capital markets amidst a wave...

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Saudi Aramco slashes December oil prices for Asian buyers

the financial - 7 November, 2024

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco has reduced its December pricing for Arab Light crude oil for Asian buyers, according to the latest price list released by...

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ADNOC Drilling’s Enersol to acquire Deep Well Services

the financial - 5 November, 2024

ADNOC Drilling Company and Alpha Dhabi Holding announced today that their joint venture Enersol has agreed to acquire a 95% equity stake in Deep...

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UAE: Gold prices inch higher in early trade after falling from last week’s record high

the financial - 4 November, 2024

Gold prices in the UAE inched higher in early trade on Monday after falling from record highs witnessed last week. The 24K variant of the yellow metal...

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Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Co. and Globant partner in immersive entertainment push

the financial - 4 November, 2024

Globant will work with QIC to develop the Qiddiya PLAY LIFE Connected Experience Deal to showcase how digital ecosystems can enhance the entertainment and cultural...

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