Islamic Finance

Will Trump Strike Gold With Wealthy Arabs Through New Residency Program?

RIYADH: US President Donald Trump’s $5 million “gold card” visa is expected to draw wealthy Arab investors seeking... Read more

Rescue, Reform And Rebuild: Can Lebanons New Govt Save The Economy?

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

Riyadh Leads Saudi Real Estate Surge With 18% Rise In Office Rents

RIYADH: The real estate market in Riyadh is experiencing significant growth, with average rents for office spaces risin... Read more

Funding Surges As MENA Startups Gain Momentum

RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa region continue to attract significant investment, with fintec... Read more

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, ... Read more

Oil Updates — Crude On Track For 1st Monthly Drop Since November On Trump Tariff Concerns

LONDON: Oil prices fell more than 1 percent on Friday and were headed for their first monthly drop since November, as ma... Read more

Saudi Arabias Non-oil Exports To China Surge 70% As Trade Ties Deepen: GASTAT

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports to China reached SR3.68 billion ($980 million) in December, representing a rise... Read more

Over 1,300 Saudi industrial Licenses Awarded In 2024, Attracting $13.3bn Investment, Latest Figures Show

JEDDAH: More than 44,000 new jobs are expected in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom issued 1,346 industry licenses in 2024,... Read more

Closing Bell: Saudi Main Index Ends Week In Red; Nomu Gains

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index ended the week in the red, as it shed 120.75 points or 0.99 percent to ... Read more

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Halal Leadership With 13 New Deals At Makkah Forum 

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia saw the signing of 13 agreements at a special event in Makkah, boosting its halal industry leadersh... Read more

Saudi Arabia To Lead Regions Initial Public Offerings In 2025 — EY

RIYADH: The outlook for initial public offerings in the Middle East and North Africa region remains positive in 2025, w... Read more

Saudi Expat Remittances Surge To Three-year High $38.5bn, SAMA Reveals

RIYADH: Expatriate remittances from Saudi Arabia surged to SR144.2 billion ($38.45 billion) in 2024, a 14 percent incre... Read more

Saudi Arabias 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 e... Read more

Oil Updates — Crude To Snap 3-week Losing Streak Amid US Tariff Delays

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Friday, poised to end three weeks of decline, buoyed by rising fuel demand ... Read more

Saudi Arabia Leads GCC In US Dollar Debt And Sukuk Issuance, Driving Regional Growth: Fitch

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia holds the largest share of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s debt capital market, with 44.8 percent ... Read more