Banking & Finance

ACWA Power secures $2.58 billion for three major solar projects in Saudi Arabia

This funding will support the development, design, construction, and operation of the projects

Riyadh Air, noon Payments partner to offer seamless digital payment options

Partnership showcases the airline's dedication to fostering local innovation and contributing to the broader economic goals of Saudi Arabia

Saudi housing company reports $3.59 billion in sales, achieving 4-fold growth with over 13,000 units sold in H1 2024

The sales surge is linked to the company’s launch of multiple housing projects across the Kingdom

New business park with $1 billion investment aims to transform Saudi’s Boulevard City

 The park features 60,000 sqm of creative spaces, nine innovative office buildings

Aramco to raise additional $10.66 billion in debt by 2026 for expansion plans: Report

Aramco’s total production could rise from 12.9 million barrels per day in 2023 to 14.1 million barrels per day by financial year 2028

Saudi Arabia’s FDI balance rises 6.1 percent to $217.88 billion in Q1 2024: Report

Saudi Arabia's total fixed capital formation grew 8 percent during Q1 of 2024

Saudi Arabia’s PIF strengthens ties with China through $50 billion deals to boost bilateral capital flows

The agreements involve Chinese banks and focus on two-way capital flows through debt and equity

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil revenues rise 26 percent to $37.48 billion, says Q2 2024 budget

Oil revenues see significant 17.08 percent rise to $56.77 billion in Q2

Saudi Arabia’s POS transactions surge to $2.9 billion amid rise in education spending

Hotel spending also increased, rising by 0.2 percent compared to the previous week to reach SAR270.2 million

Riyad Bank launches Saudi banking industry’s first-ever AI center

AI center will provide the banking sector with an advanced research, innovation and analytical environment

Saudi Arabia’s bank deposits surge to record $237 billion in May

Time and savings deposits in Saudi Arabia's banking system grew 3 percent since the beginning of the year

Beyond payments: How Mastercard is fueling transformation and driving inclusion

Great strides have been made in advancing digital transformation and building a robust payment ecosystem across the region

Saudi Arabia’s corporate sukuk, debt capital market grows 7.9 percent annually since 2019

Market sees surge in liquidity with a traded value of SAR2.5 billion in 2023

Saudi Arabia’s PIF successfully prices inaugural $831 million sterling-denominated bonds

Offering includes a GBP300 million tranche with a 5-year coupon and a GBP350 million tranche with a 15-year coupon

Saudi banks’ deposits grow 5.9 percent in Q1 2024, outpacing 3.5 percent loan growth: Report

The report shows remarkable growth in operating income (+3.8 percent) mainly on the back of higher fee income

Saudi banks see 11 percent increase in loans in April, surpassing $715 billion driven by corporate activities

Personal loans constituted 47 percent of banks' total lending, while corporate loans made up the remaining 53 percent

Saudi banks witness 8 percent surge in Q1 earnings, reaching $4.97 billion

The growth in earnings is driven by 11 percent lending growth and a rising interest rate environment

Saudi Arabia sees $240 million in investments in Q1 2024: Report

E-commerce and retail sector retained its position as the leading industry in Saudi Arabia's venture landscape

Saudi Arabia’s banking sector grants $73.48 billion in facilities to SMMEs in 6 years

Medium-sized enterprises took the largest share at 57.5 percent or SAR158.411 billion in March 2024

Saudi Arabia’s holdings in U.S. treasuries surge to $135.9 billion

This represents a 3.66 percent rise compared to the previous month

Saudi Arabia’s liquidity rises 8.3 percent to $753 billion in March

Surge in demand deposits fuels Saudi Arabia's money supply growth

Saudi Aramco reports Q1 2024 net income of $27.2 billion

Cash flow from operating activities stands at $33.59 billion

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 will need around $1 trillion in investments over several years: Report

Non-oil economy will continue to grow with increased government investments in Vision 2030 projects

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