FeaturedTelecomSaudi Telecom to buy 55% stake in Vodafone’s Egypt unitPritam BordoloiJanuary 30, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 30, 2020 The Saudi Telecom deal for Vodafone Egypt is expected to cost around $2.4 bn... Read more
EconomyFeaturedOman to introduce 5% VAT in early-2021 to generate additional revenueBharath KumarJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 The UAE, Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have already levied VAT as agreed by the six GCC members... Read more
EconomyFeaturedSaudi Arabia to pump Aramco IPO proceeds into its economyPritam BordoloiJanuary 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 22, 2020January 22, 2020 Around $30 bn will be invested in different sectors over the years including defence... Read more
EnergyFeaturedAdnoc, Eni to tap into new opportunities in oil and gas sectorBharath KumarJanuary 21, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 21, 2020March 18, 2020 They will explore opportunities in carbon capture utilisation and storage as well as research and development... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasIEA says no impact on oil market despite US-Iran rowBharath KumarJanuary 17, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 17, 2020March 18, 2020 Oil prices have fallen after leaping $4 per barrel... Read more
BankingFeaturedUAE, Saudi banks expect increase in loan demand in 2020Bharath KumarJanuary 14, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 14, 2020March 18, 2020 Dubai Expo 2020, banks’ regional expansion and slowdown in property market are contributing factors to rising credit... Read more
FintechMagazineCashless society: epayments catch fire in Saudi ArabiaBharath KumarJanuary 13, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 13, 2020March 18, 2020 Saudi Arabia achieved 36% epayments out of all payments in 2019 against a target of 28% for 2020. Is this growth sustainable?... Read more
Oil & GasSaudi Aramco shares fall $200 bn amid fears of impending US-Iran warBharath KumarJanuary 9, 2020January 24, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 9, 2020January 24, 2020 Under the shadow of a US-Iran clash, Saudi Aramco shares have plunged by 10%... Read more
InsuranceSaudi bans combined insurance, reinsurance businessesBharath KumarJanuary 7, 2020January 13, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 7, 2020January 13, 2020 The decision will further prevent ‘wrong practices’ in the industry... Read more
TelecomSaudi Telecom Company launches new brand across Middle EastPritam BordoloiDecember 20, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 20, 2019 The brand has been launched in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait... Read more