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Moody’s upgrades MedGulf’s IFSR to Ba1

The outlook on the company has been changed to positive from rating under review position

KPMG: Saudi Arabian insurance firms pursued digitalization and expected to close year-end with higher top-line

Financial Performance of 28 Saudi insurance companies until Q3 2021 continued top-line growth trend

SABB sponsors the 5th Riyadh Industrialists Council

Aims to support the development of the industrial sector in the Kingdom and explore the best possible ways to achieve the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030

Align executive compensation to the post-pandemic world

The disruption in organisations and work management has also triggered a transformation in the modes of compensation.

Outperforming in 2022: Is the wind of change blowing in Wealth Management?

Now that we prepare ourselves to face the next, upcoming challenges of 2022 some questions arise.

Saudi Arabia calls on GCC to speed up establishment of customs union, common market

Saudi finance minister stressed the importance of overcoming obstacles by achieving a qualitative leap in cooperation

Gulf Economies to Grow Faster in 2022

That is bullish news for the six wealthy oil-exporting countries in the region.

For Goldman, Saudi Arabia Will Remain King of Mideast IPO Deals

Initial public offerings by ACWA Power, Solutions by STC and Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Co. in Saudi Arabia, as well as several others in Abu Dhabi, pushed Middle East and North African equity issuance to about $23 billion.

10 ways you can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

Save money, energy and natural resources by buying fewer things, shopping second-hand, repairing what you can, and recycling

KPMG Report: One size no longer 'fits all' as cities focus on health, well-being

"The Line", with nor cars and roads, in the US$ 500 billion NEOM is people-centric initiative by Saudi Government

Fitch Ratings has upgraded SEC's long-term IDR

And senior unsecured rating to 'A' from 'A-'. The Outlook on the Long-Term IDR is Stable

Exploring Banking: A Post-Covid Industry Trend View

What’s more, face-to-face cooperation increased in complexity throughout the pandemic

Egypt economy forecast to grow 5.2% in year to June, 5.5% in 2022/23

After its tourist industry was devastated by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the economy has bounced back from the worst of the slowdown

Dubai tops the list of the most popular destinations in the world for 2022

In 2022, rules of entry to the UAE are somewhat complicated and usually depend on the country you’re coming from.

HSBC reclaims bond crown in Mideast

Following $122bn in debt sales in 2021, governments and companies will probably front-load much of their funding needs this year

Dubai issues 72,152 new business licences in 2021, a growth of 69% compared to 2020

The marked increase in the number of licences issued also reflects the emirate’s position as a leading hub for start-ups

JP Morgan and Rothschild & Co top M&A financial advisers by value and volume in Middle East & Africa for 2021, finds GlobalData

“Interestingly, Rothschild & Co also managed to secure the fifth position by value, while JP Morgan occupied the second position by volume.”

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