AviationKuwait Airport’s T4 revenue to reach $328 mn in 5 yearsPritam BordoloiSeptember 17, 2019November 4, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 17, 2019November 4, 2019 T4 also helps the airport operate efficiently, control passenger traffic, and improve punctuality... Read more
Oil & GasNew Aramco chairman takes charge, assures transparencyInternational Finance DeskSeptember 5, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 5, 2019December 17, 2019 Yassir Al Rumayyan’s appointment is a clear indication that Saudi Arabia is fast-tracking a local listing of Aramco... Read more
Oil & GasAramco replaces chairman with sovereign wealth fund chiefInternational Finance DeskSeptember 3, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 3, 2019December 17, 2019 Saudi Arabia plans to separate the Ministry of Energy from Aramco as the state-owned company prepares for IPO... Read more
Oil & GasSaudi Aramco favours Tokyo for international listing of its IPOInternational Finance DeskAugust 30, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 30, 2019December 17, 2019 London and Hong Kong, considered previously for the listing, have been eliminated owing to political uncertainties... Read more
MarketsPortfolio investments lead foreign inflows into Saudi ArabiaInternational Finance DeskAugust 30, 2019December 12, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 30, 2019December 12, 2019 Despite weaker performance from its banking and energy, investors show interest in Saudi Arabia... Read more
FinanceMena fund managers increase investments in UAE, EgyptInternational Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019November 7, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019November 7, 2019 Funds to reduce allocation to Saudi Arabia while keeping the earlier exposure to other Mena countries... Read more
FinanceMoody’s: Islamic Bond issuance to hit $130 bn in 2019International Finance DeskAugust 28, 2019November 7, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 28, 2019November 7, 2019 Total issuance in H1 2019 increases by 37% to $87 bn when compared to the same period last year... Read more
Oil & GasSaudi Aramco buys 20% in Reliance’s OTC business for $15 bnInternational Finance DeskAugust 12, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 12, 2019 The deal is India's largest foreign direct investment till date... Read more
Oil & GasSaudi Aramco valuation gap might complicate its IPOInternational Finance DeskAugust 9, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 9, 2019 While Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is insisting on a US$2 tn valuation, bankers value the company at $1.5 tn... Read more
EconomySaudi Arabia’s budget deficit in second quarter widens to $8.9 bnInternational Finance DeskAugust 1, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 1, 2019 Saudi Arabia's spending was up by 5% but oil revenue dropped 4% year-on-year... Read more