FeaturedTechnologySaudi Arabia targets to become world’s largest AI token exporter: Humain CEO Tareq AminIFM CorrespondentFebruary 17, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 17, 2026 Tareq Amin further revealed that Saudi Arabia plans to launch and commercialise its own operating system in the coming months... Read more
FeaturedFinanceSaudi Vision 2030 giga projects to top USD 1 trillion: FitchIFM CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2026 Fitch estimates that bank financing to giga projects was a modest 5%-7% of average sector loans at end-2025... Read more
FeaturedFinanceEgypt unveils USD 1 billion Startup Charter to boost innovation, jobsIFM CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 11, 2026 Egypt's startup ecosystem has gained significant traction in recent years... Read more
FeaturedFinanceEgypt defies Africa’s low FDI trend with inflows worth USD 11 billion in 2025IFM CorrespondentFebruary 2, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 2, 2026 As per UNCTAD, Egypt’s strength extended beyond headline inflows, with the country also contributing to an increase in greenfield investment activity across Africa... Read more
FeaturedMacroeconomyWorld Bank approves USD 700 million to boost Pakistan’s financial healthIFM CorrespondentDecember 23, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 23, 2025 The approval comes after a World Bank grant of USD 47.9 million in August 2025 to enhance primary education in Pakistan's Punjab province... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedFive reasons why businesses should consider microfranchise modelWebAdminDecember 8, 2025December 9, 2025 by WebAdminDecember 8, 2025December 9, 2025 As microfranchises are smaller and based on proven systems, financing is often more accessible... Read more
IndustryMagazineGulf moves beyond oil relianceIFM CorrespondentDecember 4, 2025December 10, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 4, 2025December 10, 2025 With risks now seen as lower, more investors are willing to compete for opportunities in the Gulf than ever before... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateKuwait’s Mabanee upsizes financing for The Avenues Riyadh projectIFM CorrespondentNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025 A new financing facility of SAR 3.45 billion was secured for The Avenues Riyadh Towers... Read more
BankingExclusiveFeaturedAbsa blends expertise & insight to fuel client successIFM CorrespondentOctober 28, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 28, 2025 Absa refined its segmentation and coverage model to ensure it meets the diverse and complex needs of business clients... Read more
LeadershipMagazineEurope’s capital crunch: Why sovereign liquidity needs fixingIFM CorrespondentJuly 15, 2025July 21, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 15, 2025July 21, 2025 Europe’s carbon market is advanced, but the financial instruments based on it often lag behind... Read more