News
Foreign Banks Covet Banking Licenses As Saudi Market Opens Up
As Saudi Arabia opens up to foreign banks, Western lenders are rushing to obtain licenses.
Saudi Arabia
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Gulf Governments Sell Some Energy Assets
Oil-rich nations continue to diversify their income streams away from fossil fuel-based enterprises.
Country Report
Beyond Austerity
Despite a year of increasing pressure and concerns, the Saudi financial sector remains resilient.
Data
Saudi Arabia: Austerity In Hard Times
Saudi Arabia’s big VAT hike balances falling oil revenue. But what about economic recovery?
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Bank Merger Talks Seek To Create National Champion
Big Saudi banks are about to get even bigger.
News
Saudi Arabia: Austerity Drive Kicks In
Economic reforms are hampered by worries they might undo the tacit cradle-to-grave social compact between the monarchy and Saudi citizens that provides a safety net in return for political stability.
Features
Growing Strong: Samba Financial Group CEO Rania Nashar Q&A
Rania Nashar, CEO of Samba Financial Group, discusses the bank’s plans to overcome challenges and continue to grow in the future.
Country Report
Saudi Banking: An Expert View
Redmond Ramsdale, head of Middle East bank ratings at Fitch Global Ratings, explains the 2020 outlook for the Saudi banking sector.
Country Report
Saudi Arabia: Kicking The Oil Dependency
Cutting costs, drawing FDI and encouraging an entrepreneurial culture are all part of the transformation Riyadh is determined to bring about.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Aramco Sets IPO Record With $2 Trillion Valuation
Aramco's long-anticipated IPO succeeds at last.
News
Aramco Listing To Enhance Tadawul’s Global Profile
Aramco IPO is a big deal for Saudi Arabia's only stock exchange.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
New Chair Signals Aramco IPO Is Back On Fast Track
Aramco's IPO is central to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 reform plan.