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EFG Hermes KSA: In prime position to capture growth opportunities

EFG Hermes KSA recently introduced securities borrowing and lending services, marking a significant expansion of its product portfolio

Beyond payments: How data, AI, and cybersecurity are redefining the financial ecosystem

J.K. Khalil, executive vice president and division president, East Arabia at Mastercard, shares his vision of a seamless, tech-powered future

Jordan-GCC trade surges to $3.61 billion in first five months of 2025

Saudi Arabia topped the list with a trade volume exceeding JD1.691 billion ($2.38 billion) by the end of May

Abu Dhabi’s Al Reem Island records 38 percent rise in off-plan property prices in Q2 2025

The figures highlight the overall resilience of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector and solidifies Al Reem Island’s strong competitive edge

New investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain: ADIO, DMT seeks proposals for community market projects

The initiative highlights the emirate’s commitment to sustainable development and community-focused urban planning

Saudi Arabia, UAE propel GCC assets under management to $2.2 trillion

Abu Dhabi and Kuwait lead in managing sovereign wealth funds, influencing the regional financial landscape

Saudi Arabia holds inflation steady at 2.1 percent in July 2025, wholesale price index drops 0.1 percent

The Consumer Price Index showed stability in July, with most prices unchanged since June 2025

DP World’s revenue grows 20.4 percent YoY to $11.24 billion, adjusted EBITDA rises 21.4 percent to over $3 billion

The group handled 27.4 million TEU, marking a 7.5 percent increase year-on-year across terminals 

Apparel Group, PRYPCO Blocks launch Spend to Invest program to link shopping and property ownership

Members can now turn shopping rewards into property investments with as little as AED2,000

Sukuk’s moment: Navigating growth and innovation in a $1.2 trillion market

From Malaysia to Türkiye, Sukuk issuance continues to expand, driven by sovereigns, supranationals, and increasingly, corporate and quasi-sovereign entities

How Saudi Arabia’s new property ownership law signals shift in foreign investment strategy

Changes to foreign ownership rules highlight the Kingdom's commitment to diversifying its economy and housing market.

Bahrain: Investor confidence grows as GDP rises 2.7 percent in Q1 2025

Driven by 5.3 percent oil and 2.2 percent non-oil activities