Banking & Finance

The World Bank: MENA can be an engine for change, partner for sustainable future

Region must tackle important structural reform agenda to ensure peace and stability

Visa’s CEMEA President Andrew Torre on getting ready for the next wave of digital disruption

Businesses need to be agile, adapt their strategies and invest in digital infrastructure

Dealmaking potential soars in the Middle East in 2024: Report

Robust M&A activity in the region with economic diversification driving growth

EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Cenomi retail’s sale of a portfolio of fashion brands to Abdullah Al-Othaim Fashion

In December 2023, Cenomi Retail acquired 100 percent of the share capital of Innovative Outfit Trading Company

Fintech accelerator programs: Paving the way for innovation and growth

Accelerating innovation, unveiling market trends and crafting business success

LEAP 2024: Takamol Holdings launches $53 million investment fund to empower tech startups

The initiative seeks to advance tech sectors in the Middle East and Africa

LEAP 2024: Saudi Arabia bolsters tech hub leadership with $888 million in deals

Investment funds and funding rounds to support innovation and tech entrepreneurship

World’s largest banks by market cap

JPMorgan Chase tops the list based on market capitalization

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power net profit soars 8 percent to $443 million in 2023

The company’s board approved a dividend payment of SAR 329.0 million for 2023, payable in 2024

What is SWIFT banking?

Learn how it works and what SWIFT codes are for

CEO Damian Hitchen on Saxo Bank’s new strategy aimed boosting competitiveness

Investment banking company introduces schemes to enhance customer experience, increase market share

EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Kazyon’s acquisition of 50 percent stake Dukan in Saudi Arabia

Following collaboration in Kazyon's $76.5 million capital raise/private placement in 2014

Saudi company bolsters AI presence with $5 million investment in OpenAI

Through a private stock sale round of OpenAI employee shares tender offer

Saudi retail banks garner growing positive sentiment: New PwC Middle East, DataEQ report

Analysis of 5 mn X posts shows improved sentiment towards seven retail banks in Kingdom

Saudi Arabia takes the lead in MENA venture capital funding

Securing 52 percent of all regional startup funding during 2023

Oman’s Sohar International Bank expands into Saudi Arabia

Fostering economic growth and collaboration between the sultanate and Saudi Arabia