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Saudi overtakes UAE as biggest insurance market amid diversification push

UAE market projected to grow to nearly $18bln in five years, behind Saudi Arabia’s

Alkhabeer Capital ranks 3rd best workplace across Saudi Arabia’s small and medium-sized enterprises

An addition to a track record in demonstrating the company’s exceptional working environment

Egypt: Afreximbank leads BADEA’s first social bond

The bond is under BADEA’s new Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) programme listed on the London Stock Exchange

Saudi Aramco maintains MSC at 12m bpd in accordance with ministry directive

This increase was primarily driven by higher crude oil prices and improved refining margins.

Shory and National General Insurance team up to transform car insurance in the UAE

Partnership is focused on making car insurance purchases effortless for buyers in the UAE

Saudi PIF completes pricing of $5bn international bond

Loans and debt instruments represent one of PIF's four sources of funding.

Egypt leads EBRD’s SEMED region investments in 2023

Ninety-six per cent of its investments in the country were in the private sector.

UAE banks are not only delivering record profits - their stocks zoom to 12-month highs

On DFM and ADX, investors are driving some of the biggest gains for banking stocks

Kuwait’s Black Market Sees Explosive Growth in Illicit Money Transfers

This situation prompts citizens to turn to currency traders offering favorable rates and sometimes added conveniences in terms of time and effort.

IBM inaugurates regional Saudi headquarters in Riyadh

Having received a formal nod to establish its regional headquarters last year, IBM and the Ministry of Investment have now formally celebrated the milestone at a joint signing ceremony.

Barwa Real Estate launches ‘Barwa’ application for smart devices on iOS and Android systems

The new application, available on both Apple and Google stores, provides details about completed and ongoing Barwa Real Estate projects.

EGX launches new market ‘Tanmeya’ for voluntarily delisted companies

This initiative is part of the EGX’s development strategy, which will not affect the registration processes of companies on the exchange.

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open to shine a spotlight on female Emirati talent

A local designer, photographer, artist and chef have been chosen to showcase their abilities as part of the tournament

RAK Properties targets $816 million in sales for 2024 amid higher demand

Abu Dhabi-listed firm plans to launch four more projects after unveiling a new waterfront development this month

QNB Al Ahli sees higher net profits in 2023; dividends unveiled

Total assets hiked to $20.34mln in 2023

Middle East investments in China to bloom in amount, scope in 2024 as sovereign wealth funds aim to diversify: bankers

Sovereign wealth funds will expect portfolio companies to provide domain expertise, employ local workers and sometimes reinvest directly

DEWA recorded 12.5mln digital transactions in 2023

Smart adoption of DEWA’s services exceeds 99%

Nasdaq Dubai welcomes the listing of $600mln green bond by China Construction Bank (DIFC Branch)

The listings by China Construction Bank, marks a total value equal to USD 2.45 billion of bonds listed on Nasdaq Dubai by the bank’s Hong Kong and Dubai branches

Real estate trading volume over QR810m in last week

Total sales contracts for residential units in the Real Estate Bulletin for the same period were QR19,381,013.

Saudi Arabia secures $1.4bn in 2023, leads MENA VC fundraising

The kingdom’s venture capital market was boosted by the government’s focus on innovation, a dedicated unicorn project, and investments from sovereign funds

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