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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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US and Saudi Investment Relations Highlighted During Washington Summit

US and Saudi investment relations will take center stage in Washington on 19 November. Consequently, the summit coincides with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s...

Saudi Financial Collaboration Strengthened by State Street Albilad Partnership

State Street and Albilad Capital have signed a strategic agreement to strengthen Saudi financial collaboration and advance investment services across the Kingdom. Consequently, the...

Saudi Oil Power Faces Economic Strain and Strategic Shifts in US Ties

Saudi oil power is showing signs of strain, raising questions about its longstanding ties with the United States. The kingdom now faces financial pressure...

Growth Strengthens in Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Economy in October

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil growth surged in October, marking its second-strongest performance in over a decade. The Riyad Bank and S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index climbed to...

Trade Agreements: UK Secures £6.4 Billion in Saudi Deals

Britain secured £6.4 billion in trade agreements with Saudi Arabia after Finance Minister Rachel Reeves visited Riyadh to strengthen economic ties with Gulf nations....

UAE’s Qashio Acquires Saudi Sanad Cash to Expand Regional Fintech Footprint

Qashio, the UAE’s leading corporate spend management platform, has acquired Sanad Cash. Sanad Cash is one of Saudi Arabia’s first and most established expense...

Saudi Arabia Surpasses Cashless Target, Driving Rapid Fintech Growth

Saudi Arabia has reached a significant milestone in financial modernization, achieving a 79 percent cashless transaction rate in 2024. This exceeds the country’s 2025...

MENA Bond Market Hits $125.9 Billion in 2025 Led by Saudi Arabia

MENA bond activity surged to $125.9 billion in the first nine months of 2025, rising 20 percent year-on-year. This growth reflects strong investor demand,...

Persuasive Brands Lead Consumer Choices in Saudi Arabia

Persuasive brands continue to shape consumer behavior in Saudi Arabia, with Saudia, Alrajhi Bank, and Albaik leading the market. The latest consumer analysis revealed...

Investment Pakistan Saudi Arabia Strengthen Economic Ties

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to boost cooperation in trade and investment during a high-level meeting of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council in...

Saudi PIF Green Bond Attracts €6.5 Billion in Demand

The Public Investment Fund’s eco-bond has drawn strong global investor interest, with total orders exceeding €6.5 billion. The PIF launched the euro-denominated dual-tranche green debt to...

Saudi Vision 2030 Progress Reviewed as Council Examines Economic Reports

Vision 2030 progress took center stage as the Council of Economic and Development Affairs met to review a wide set of economic and strategic...