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UAE emerges as global FDI hotspot, second only to the U.S.
Banking & Finance

UAE emerges as global FDI hotspot, second only to the U.S.

Global FDI flows in 2023 witnessed a marginal 3 percent increase

FHS Saudi Arabia announces confirmed speakers for the event
Hospitality & Tourism

FHS Saudi Arabia announces confirmed speakers for the event

Complimentary passes offered by The Bench to Saudi women in hospitality sector

Aramco boosts investment in Aramco Ventures: Doubling capital to $7 billion
Economy

Aramco boosts investment in Aramco Ventures: Doubling capital to $7 billion

Fueling the startup ecosystem

The RIG.: Saudi Arabia reveals location, master plan of oil rig-themed resort and park
Hospitality & Tourism

The RIG.: Saudi Arabia reveals location, master plan of oil rig-themed resort and park

Transforming the Kingdom's water sports and adventure tourism

Qatar Investment Authority, Ashmore Group launch $200 mn fund to attract foreign investors
Economy

Qatar Investment Authority, Ashmore Group launch $200 mn fund to attract foreign investors

QIA aims to enhance Qatar's financial resources while promoting economic diversification

Sukuk issuance in Saudi Arabia: National debt management center raises SAR8.825 bn in January
Markets

Sukuk issuance in Saudi Arabia: National debt management center raises SAR8.825 bn in January

2024 global sukuk issuance could range between $160 bn and $170 bn

Bank Muscat’s $390 million investment fund gets central bank nod
Economy

Bank Muscat’s $390 million investment fund gets central bank nod

Investment portfolio includes several banks listed in GCC markets

S&P Global Market Intelligence’s President Adam Kansler: Challenges remain for global economy, but positives in sight
Economy

S&P Global Market Intelligence’s President Adam Kansler: Challenges remain for global economy, but positives in sight

Growth on the horizon for the MENA region, despite tensions

S&P Global: 2024 global sukuk issuance to remain steady
Markets

S&P Global: 2024 global sukuk issuance to remain steady

S&P Global expects issuances to reach between $160-170 billion in 2024

Egypt’s IPO program attracts $3.5 billion
Economy

Egypt’s IPO program attracts $3.5 billion

Despite global crises, Egypt has maintained balanced economic indicators

Egypt plans to issue bonds in local currencies of BRICS’ NDB members
Economy

Egypt plans to issue bonds in local currencies of BRICS’ NDB members

Will include green, blue, social, and sustainable bonds to support Egypt’s Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia’s Manara Minerals plans metals trading arm
Industry

Saudi Arabia’s Manara Minerals plans metals trading arm

The investment company is a joint venture between Ma'aden and the Public Investment Fund