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Saudi lenders are still keeping a cautious distance from the kingdom’s headline-grabbing giga projects, but that buffer is thinning as construction inches closer to real-world operations, according to Fitch Ratings. For now, the numbers remain manageable. Bank exposure to Vision 2030’s flagship developments is relatively light, meaning delays or scale-backs are unlikely to trigger a …

Saudi Banks Tiptoe Into Vision 2030’s Mega Build—For Now Read More »

A new global yardstick for bureaucracy made its debut at the World Governments Summit, aiming to answer a simple but elusive question: how does dealing with the government actually feel for people and businesses? Unveiled in Abu Dhabi, the Global Bureaucracy Perception Index (GBPI) steps away from theory and rankings built on policy intent. Instead, …

When Red Tape Gets Measured: A New Index Puts Government Services Under the Microscope Read More »

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has set his sights on the Gulf, opening a tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates with a clear message: Germany wants broader partnerships and fewer strategic blind spots. The trip is part of Berlin’s push to loosen its reliance on the United States and China by building …

Merz Turns to the Gulf as Berlin Hunts New Energy and Security Allies Read More »

PwC Middle East used the World Governments Summit to roll out a trio of forward-looking reports aimed at helping governments adapt to a world reshaped by artificial intelligence, shifting trade routes, and rapidly changing workforce demands. The releases mark another chapter in PwC Middle East’s long-running collaboration with the summit, a partnership that has spanned …

At WGS, PwC Middle East Maps a Playbook for Smarter, Faster, Future-Ready Governments Read More »

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala has clinched a major arbitration award worth more than €700 million (around $825 million), tied to the dramatic downfall of Austria’s once-sprawling Signa real estate empire. The ruling adds Mubadala to a growing list of international investors and creditors trying to claw back losses from one of Europe’s most spectacular …

Mubadala Secures €700+ Million Arbitration Victory in Signa Property Collapse Read More »

Saudi Arabia’s stock market kicked off the year in commanding fashion, outpacing its Gulf peers as strong corporate results and renewed foreign investor access lit a fire under equities. According to a recent market review by Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz), the Saudi equity index climbed 8.5% in January, driven by standout earnings from heavyweight companies …

Riyadh Takes the Lead as Saudi Shares Power Ahead of Gulf Rivals Read More »

The UAE’s non-oil private sector kicked off the year with a clear sense of momentum, powered by a sharp rise in new business and steadier economic conditions across the market. January data showed activity expanding at its fastest pace in almost two years, with the S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index climbing to 54.9, up …

Orders Surge, Confidence Follows as UAE’s Non-Oil Economy Starts 2026 on the Front Foot Read More »

Saudi Arabia has rolled out a sweeping national privatization strategy designed to dramatically scale up public-private partnerships (PPPs), positioning the private sector as a central engine in delivering major projects and modern public services under Vision 2030. Spearheaded by the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP), the strategy signals a clear shift from policy …

Saudi Arabia Sets the Stage for a New Era of Public-Private Growth Read More »

Egypt is heading back to the dollar debt market with plans to auction $950 million in one-year treasury bills, according to a central bank statement issued ahead of the sale. The upcoming issuance is designed to roll over existing obligations, replacing $1.06 billion in one-year dollar treasury bills that are set to mature. Those outgoing …

Egypt Lines Up Fresh Dollar Debt as $950m T-Bill Sale Nears Read More »

The UAE’s local-currency debt market kicked off the year with a clear show of strength, as investors piled into the latest auctions of dirham-denominated Treasury Islamic Sukuk and Treasury Bonds. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that January’s auctions raised AED 1.1 billion, marking the first issuances under the T-Sukuk and T-Bond programmes for 2026. The …

UAE Treasury Auctions Pull in $1.4bn as Demand Swamps New Sukuk and Bond Sale Read More »