Saudi Bank credit grows by over 116 billion in one year by June 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Bank credit extended to the public and private sectors in the Kingdom continued its upward trend,...
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Creators HQ attracts 2,415 active members from 147 countries
Dubai, UAE -- Dubai’s Creator HQ, the first headquarters for content creators in the UAE and the Middle East, has...
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2025 IT Security Predictions
Cloudflare, a leading connectivity cloud company recently published an Op-Ed by Grant Bourzikas, CSO, tackling IT security predictions for 2025
- Hyper-focus on “digital transformation” over the past few years has left security in the dark
- As disinformation continues to plague society, it will begin to trickle into AI models
GCC equity markets ended 2024 in positive territory
Five of seven GCC equity market indices under coverage ended 2024 on the rise, according to an in-depth report on GCC equity...
- DFM led its peers, wrapping up 2024 with an annual rise of 27 percent
- GCC traded values rose at an annualized rate of about 29 percent in 2024,
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18 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on northern, southern Gaza
Palestinian news agency (WAFA) reported that eight Palestinians were killed, and others were injured in an airstrike by the Israeli...
- In Khan Younis, in southern Gaza Strip, six Palestinians were killed, and others were injured in an airstrike by the Israeli forces targeting a building in the city center.
- Moreover, three Palestinians, including a woman, were injured when Israeli aircraft bombed a school sheltering displaced people northwest of Nuseirat in central Gaza Strip.
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NDMC arranges $2.5bn credit facility
The Shariah-compliant facility spans a tenure of three years.
- It is aimed at financing the general budgetary needs and was secured with the participation of three regional and international financial institutions.
- The arrangement of these credit facilities aligns with the Kingdom's medium-term public debt strategy, aimed at diversifying funding channels.
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Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 startups secure $1.90 billion in funding, says CEO
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Startups within Hub71, Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem, have secured over AED 7 billion in funding,...
- The ecosystem is now hosts over 300 startups from around the world and has forged 150 partnerships to support these companies in attracting investments.
- Ahmad Ali Alwan, CEO of Hub71, said it has received over 2,500 applications for its programmes.
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Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge by nearly 23% in Sept 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports surged by 22.8 percent in September, according to a report by the...
- The September 2024 International Trade Report said national non-oil exports, excluding re-exports, rose by 11.6 percent.
- The report also indicated a 14.9 percent decline in merchandise exports in September 2024 compared to September 2023.
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Lulu Retail Q3 profit $35m
For the nine-month period, net profit increased by 73.3%.
- In its first financial update since its record IPO on ADX, the company posted a revenue growth in Q3 2024, reaching $1.86 billion, up 6.1% YoY.
- The UAE saw strong revenue growth of 7.5% in Q3 2024, mainly driven by healthy LFL growth of 4.7% during the quarter.
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Salik 9M net profit $223m
The company's third-quarter profit increased by 8.8 percent.
- Salik reported 355.6 million revenue-generating trips, which increased 5.1 percent YoY to drive total revenue of AED1.640 billion.
- Revenue from toll usage, comprising 86.7 percent of total revenue, rose 5.1 percent YoY to AED1,422.2 million in the nine-month period.
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Two falcons sell for $81,300 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Two falcons were sold for a combined total of $81,300 (SAR305,000 ) on the tenth night...
- On its tenth night, the Saudi Falcons Club Auction saw two falcons sell for over $81,000, underscoring the nation’s dedication to cultural preservation.
- The Saudi Falcons Club Auction highlights cultural heritage, with top falcons fetching impressive bids as part of Saudi Vision 2030.
Geostrategy
Global Future Councils meet calls for collective action to tackle global crises
Over 500 experts gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai to...
- Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, said, “The only constant conviction we recognize every day is that nothing remains stable.”
- Sessions also explored novel approaches needed to tackle emissions while ensuring an equitable and socially responsible transition
Saudi Bank credit grows by over 116 billion in one year by June 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Bank credit extended to the public and private sectors in the Kingdom continued its upward trend,...
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Dubai real estate transactions exceed $117.34 billion in first half of 2025
The number of new investors in the market reached 59,075, with investments totaling $42.74 billion, a 22 percent increase in...
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Saudi leads MENA in VC funding for H1, surpassing 2024’s full-year total
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia retained the top spot across the Middle East and North Africa region in terms of...
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Salini awarded $600m contract for 400 retail units in Diriyah Square
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Diriyah Company has announced the award of a major new $600 million (SAR2.249 billion) contract for...
- Diriyah Square is located at the heart of Diriyah, the City of Earth, within the unique Najdi-inspired architectural Diriyah Masterplan.
- It is designed to develop a vibrant retail district featuring a mix of 400 iconic retail, leisure, and dining brands.
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UAE, Germany launch joint business council to strengthen economic ties
Berlin, Germany - Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy to the...
- The event brought together more than 150 prominent business leaders from both countries and formed part of the official visit of Dr. Al Jaber to Germany
- The establishment of the UAE-Germany Business Council reflects the strong and long-standing economic partnership between the two nations
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Esports World Cup returns with record-breaking participation, global reach
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia continues to cement its position as a global hub for gaming, esports, and entertainment...
- Speakers confirmed that this year’s edition will be the biggest and most remarkable to date, featuring over 2,000 players representing 200 teams
- Competitors will vie for a prize pool totaling USD 70 million across 25 tournaments, covering 24 games, including chess, Valorant, and Fatal Fury