TelecomZain Saudi Arabia to deploy Middle East’s largest 5G networkInternational Finance DeskOctober 7, 2019March 18, 2020 by International Finance DeskOctober 7, 2019March 18, 2020 5G could help Saudi Arabia realise its Vision 2030 digital transformation goals... Read more
Oil & GasAdnoc to raise $5 bn from pipeline salePritam BordoloiOctober 4, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 4, 2019 Adnoc expects infrastructure funds and private equity firms to show interest... Read more
FintechSaudi Arabia grants fintech permits for crowdfunding startupsPritam BordoloiOctober 3, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 3, 2019 The permits have been granted to Afaq, Buthoor Solidarity and Emkan Alarabiya Company... Read more
Real EstateSaudi housing ministry announces 6,447 free land plotsPritam BordoloiSeptember 30, 2019December 2, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 30, 2019December 2, 2019 Saudi Arabia launch six housing schemes, offers 6,447 free plots of land in four districts through its e-portal... Read more
coverstoryFintechMagazineSeptember-October 2019 IssueFintech startups play a key role in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030Bharath KumarSeptember 20, 2019April 2, 2020 by Bharath KumarSeptember 20, 2019April 2, 2020 With regulatory, infrastructural, and talent challenges getting resolved, Saudi Arabia might be on the cusp of a fintech revolution... Read more
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