AI, gigaprojects top agenda as Saudi Arabia opens flagship conference
Saudi Arabia opened on Tuesday its flagship investment conference featuring heads of state and the global business elite as it seeks to drum up support…
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Qatar finance minister says AI to be big part of US investments, UK-Gulf trade deal close
Qatar’s finance minister said on Tuesday that artificial intelligence would be a big part of planned Qatari investments in the United States. “I would say…
Why European fintechs are flocking to the UAE
The UAE has become a popular hotspot for European fintechs — but it’s not without challenges European fintechs are flocking to the United Arab Emirates…
Saudi Arabia Moves to Integrate Stablecoins, Expand Real Estate Funds
Saudi Arabia is taking steps to strengthen its global position in investment and finance by integrating stablecoins into its financial system and expanding the real…
SWIFT and Top Global Banks Working on blockchain-based Overhaul
Global financial messaging network SWIFT and more than 30 global banks announced on Monday they were now working “at pace” on making cross-border payments instantaneous…
Saudi Arabia Advances Vision 2030 with Manufacturing, Localisation, Economic Growth
As Saudi Arabia celebrated its 95th National Day on Tuesday, the Kingdom is showcasing rapid economic reforms designed to cement its role as a global…
Gold Hits Record High as Traders Bet US Rate Cuts, Powell’s Signal
Gold prices steadied on Tuesday after reaching a record high, underpinned by expectations of more US rate cuts and a weaker dollar, as investors awaited…
AI Set to Transform Global Trade, Says World Trade Organisation
Artificial intelligence could boost the value of trade in goods and services by nearly 40% by 2040, but without adequate policies it could also exacerbate…
Al-Jadaan Saudi Arabia’s Financial Market Fastest-Growing Worldwide
Saudi Arabia’s financial market has surged past $2.4 trillion, making it the fastest-growing globally, as the Kingdom doubles down on fintech, digital payments and artificial…
Saudi Aramco launches dollar sukuk with $200k min as debt push widens
Saudi Aramco has launched a new international sukuk offering, with a minimum subscription of $200,000, as the state oil giant seeks to re-tap global debt…