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Saudi Arabia: Austerity In Hard Times
Saudi Arabia’s big VAT hike balances falling oil revenue. But what about economic recovery?
Saudi Arabia
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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.
News
New Energy Minister Gets Rude Welcome
Saudi Arabia's new energy minister faces his first crisis.
News
Saudi Arabia Stock Ownership Rules Ease For Foreigners
Saudi Arabia is looking for greater foreign investment.
Data
Saudi Arabia: Foreign Funds Undergird Boom
Robust demand for housing opens new opportunities for foreign developers to contribute—and profit.