RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index saw a positive close on Sunday, gaining 127.90 points,…
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MENA startups get fresh funding to drive expansion
RIYADH: A wave of new investments is fueling the growth of startups across various sectors, from…
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Saudi Arabia is shifting gears and racing into the EV future
RIYADH: Long known for its oil industry, Saudi Arabia is now racing toward an electrified future,…
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The rise of ‘phygital’ — Saudi e-commerce industry sees Ramadan rush
RIYADH: Embracing the essence of tradition while adapting to the evolving demands of a digital era,…
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US weighing in on Lebanon’s next central bank chief, sources say
BEIRUT/WASHINGTON: The US is weighing in with Lebanon’s government on the selection of the country’s next…
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Global trade hits record $33tn in 2024, growing by 3.7%: UNCTAD
RIYADH: Global trade reached a record high of $33 trillion in 2024, marking a 3.7 percent…
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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…
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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…
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Oil exports propel Oman’s trade surplus to $19.4bn
RIYADH: Oman’s trade surplus reached 7.5 billion Omani rials ($19.4 billion) in December, up from 7.14…
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S&P lifts Saudi Arabia’s rating on sustained economic shift away from oil
RIYADH: Global ratings agency S&P raised Saudi Arabia’s rating to ‘A+’ from ‘A’ with a stable…
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Intersection between family offices and early-stage startups poised to expand, experts say
RIYADH: Family offices have traditionally been influential in private capital investment, but their role in business…
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Saudi Arabia’s inflation holds steady at 2% in February: GASTAT
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s inflation held firm at 2 percent year on year in February, driven largely…
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