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Saudi Arabia Boosts US Treasury Holdings by $14.4 Billion to $148.8 Billion
Saudi Arabia increased its holdings of US Treasuries by $14.4 billion to $148.8 billion in November 2025, helping drive total…
Jadwa Investment Completes $80 Million First Close for New GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund
Jadwa Investment secured more than $80 million in the first close of its Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund on…
World Bank Projects 5 Percent UAE Growth in 2026 Amid Resilient Global Economy
On January 13, 2026 the World Bank forecasted 5 percent economic growth for the UAE in 2026 rising to 5.1…
MENA Sustainable Finance Hits $35.1 Billion in 2025 as Saudi Arabia Leads Regional Issuance
Sustainable finance across the Middle East and North Africa reached $35.1 billion last year with Saudi Arabia overtaking the UAE…
Gulf States Urged to Centre Economies on Energy Innovation at Abu Dhabi Summit
Innovation in future energy technologies must become the economic mainstay for Gulf countries to surpass limited oil revenue growth and…
Rove Hotels Targets Saudi Oman Egypt Expansion to Double Mid-Scale Portfolio
Rove Hotels is targeting Saudi Arabia, Oman and Egypt as it seeks to at least double its portfolio over the…
Saudi Arabia Opens Tadawul to All Foreign Investors in Market Reform Drive
The Capital Market Authority announced on January 7, 2026, that all overseas investors will gain unrestricted direct access to the…
Tadawul Climbs 1.6 Percent After Saudi Arabia Opens Market to All Foreign Investors
The Tadawul All-Share Index rose 1.6 percent on January 7 2026 to close at 10 455.14 points after the Capital…
Saudi Capital Market Authority Opens Main Market to All Foreign Investors From February
The Saudi Capital Market Authority announced on January 6, 2026, that it will open its main market to all categories…
Oman Establishes Autonomous International Financial Centre Under Royal Decree
Oman issued Royal Decree No. 8/2026 on January 12, 2026, formally creating the International Financial Centre of Oman with full…
Oman Establishes Independently Regulated Financial Centre to Advance Economic Diversification
Oman endorsed the creation of the Oman Global Financial Centre with full legislative and regulatory independence on January 6, 2026,…
Bain Report Anticipates Strong Growth in MENA Consumer Packaged Goods Through 2030
The MENA consumer packaged goods market is projected to reach $633 billion by 2030 from an estimated $488 billion in…