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Saudi Construction Activity Surges 82% as PIF Takes a Back Seat and Private Investment Gains Momentum

Saudi construction growth has accelerated sharply in 2026 despite changes in government-backed project spending. Contractor awards reached $32 billion during the first half of...

Saudi Arabia Raises $3.25 Billion Through Two-Tranche Sukuk as Strong Investor Demand Supports 2026 Borrowing Plans

Saudi sukuk attracted strong investor interest as Riyadh raised $3.25 billion through a new two-tranche issuance. The latest transaction highlights Saudi Arabia’s continued access...

Saudi Construction Activity Surges 82% as PIF Takes a Back Seat and Private Investment Gains Momentum

Saudi construction growth has accelerated sharply in 2026 despite changes in government-backed project spending. Contractor awards reached $32 billion during the first half of...

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Saudi Construction Activity Surges 82% as PIF Takes a Back Seat and Private Investment Gains Momentum

Saudi construction growth has accelerated sharply in 2026 despite changes in government-backed project spending. Contractor awards reached $32 billion during the first half of...

Saudi-UAE Payment Delays Raise Costs for Businesses and Disrupt Cross-Border Trade

Payment delays between Saudi Arabia and the UAE are creating growing challenges for businesses. Companies now face longer transfers, additional checks, and higher transaction...

Saudi Arabia Raises $3.25 Billion Through Two-Tranche Sukuk as Strong Investor Demand Supports 2026 Borrowing Plans

Saudi sukuk attracted strong investor interest as Riyadh raised $3.25 billion through a new two-tranche issuance. The latest transaction highlights Saudi Arabia’s continued access...

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Mobily Explores Telecom Tower Sale in Early Discussions with Tawal

Mobily tower sale discussions have entered an early stage as the Saudi telecommunications company explores a potential transaction with Tawal. The possible deal could...

Saudi Banks Report Higher Profits Despite Slower Lending Growth

Saudi banks continued to deliver solid financial results during the first half of 2026. Saudi banks showed resilience despite slower credit expansion across the...

Saudi Consulting Market Shifts Toward Project Delivery as Demand Evolves

Saudi Consulting continues evolving as government priorities reshape demand across the Kingdom's advisory industry. Saudi Consulting firms now focus more on project delivery because...

GCC Credit Growth to Be Led by UAE and Saudi Banks as Lending Activity Accelerates in 2026

UAE and Saudi banks are expected to lead lending activity across the Gulf during 2026, according to a new industry report. GCC Credit Growth...

Gulf Energy and Trade Routes Face Lasting Changes After Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Gulf trade routes remain central to global energy supplies despite the recent Strait of Hormuz crisis. Gulf trade routes continue supporting international oil and...

Saudi Arabia Deploys First Full Duplex 5G Transport Technology with stc and Huawei

Full Duplex technology has reached a major milestone in Saudi Arabia after stc Group and Huawei completed the country’s first deployment in Riyadh. Full...

Global Investors Remain Confident in UAE and GCC Economies Despite Regional Tensions, New Survey Finds

GCC Economy continues attracting strong international attention as global investors remain optimistic about the region's future. A new survey shows confidence remains high despite...

Saudi Exchange Plan Advances with Proposal for Domestic Commodities Trading Platform

Saudi exchange plan continues to advance as Saudi Arabia strengthens efforts to modernize its capital markets. Broader reforms aim to expand financial instruments and...

Saudi Work Permit Extension Supports Employer Compliance and Labor Market Organization Until End of 2026

Saudi work permits regulations have changed after Saudi Arabia extended the deadline for employers managing expatriate worker documentation. The decision gives businesses additional time...

Middle East Air Cargo Demand Falls 8.9% in May as Regional Conflict Continues to Disrupt Gulf Aviation and Trade Routes

Middle Eastern airlines recorded a sharp decline in air cargo activity during May as regional conflict disrupted aviation networks. Freight demand fell significantly across the region,...

India-Saudi Water Cooperation Expands with New Resource Management Agreement

India-Saudi Water Cooperation has entered a new stage after both countries signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration in water resources. The agreement...

GCC VAT Overhaul Reshapes Cross-Border Trade Across the Gulf as Businesses Prepare for Stricter Tax Compliance Rules

GCC VAT Overhaul is reshaping regional trade rules as Gulf countries move toward stronger tax coordination. The updated framework will affect companies that move...