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Riyadh is witnessing a remarkable surge in business activity, with Saudi Arabia’s commercial registrations surpassing the 1.7 million mark, according to the latest SME Monitor report from the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at). The second quarter of 2025 alone saw over 80,000 new registrations, signaling sustained momentum in the Kingdom’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. The …

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Abu Dhabi’s latest foray into global debt markets turned into a showcase of demand, with a $3 billion dual-tranche bond drawing more than five times in orders. The emirate tightened pricing as the order book swelled past $16 billion, reflecting investor confidence in one of the world’s highest-rated sovereigns. The deal split into two pieces: …

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Bank Muscat has successfully priced a $750 million five-year senior unsecured benchmark bond, tightening its spread to 115 basis points over U.S. Treasuries, with a semi-annual coupon of 4.846%. Initial indications had suggested a spread of around 150 basis points. Investor appetite proved robust, with the final orderbook surpassing $2.3 billion, not including interest from …

Bank Muscat Secures $750 Million Five-Year Bond Amid Strong Investor Demand Read More »

For decades, Kuwait’s promise of housing for every family has been a slow-moving queue—one that today has swelled to 105,000 requests, growing at a steady 3% each year. If nothing changes, that figure could balloon to nearly 200,000 by 2035. The housing minister has now turned the spotlight onto the private sector, urging developers, banks, …

Kuwait Hands Housing Dilemma to the Private Sector After Decades of Bottlenecks Read More »

The cranes aren’t slowing down. From new towers piercing the skies of Dubai to mega-infrastructure reshaping Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s construction engine is charging ahead with output expected to hit $130.8 billion by 2029—up 22% from 2024 levels, according to new industry projections. The sector has been on an unstoppable climb since the start of …

UAE’s Building Boom: Construction Output to Soar Past $130 Billion by 2029 Read More »

Abu Dhabi has rolled out a fresh pair of dollar-denominated bonds, setting the stage for another heavyweight entry into international debt markets. The emirate is pitching a three-year Reg S/144A note around 40 basis points over U.S. Treasuries, and a 10-year tranche near 55 basis points. Both senior unsecured offerings carry strong backing, stamped with …

Abu Dhabi Taps Global Markets with Dual-Tranche Dollar Bonds Read More »

Dubai’s Binghatti Holding is keeping the capital markets buzzing, sealing its second major sukuk deal in less than two months. The developer, best known for its bold real estate projects, priced a $500 million three-year green sukuk at par with a 7.75% coupon—narrowed down from earlier whispers closer to 8.125%. The demand was nothing short …

Binghatti Strikes Again: $500 Million Green Sukuk Ignites Investor Frenzy Read More »

SOL Properties has unveiled SOL Luxe, a dazzling AED 2.2 billion ($599 million) mixed-use marvel set to redefine Dubai’s skyline. Rising 280 meters over 62 floors, it is poised to become one of the tallest freehold towers along Sheikh Zayed Road, offering what the developer calls a “last chance” for freehold ownership in this prime …

Dubai Welcomes SOL Luxe: A $599 Million Vertical Playground on Sheikh Zayed Road Read More »

Cairo’s skyline glints over the Nile as Egypt reports robust trade growth for 2024. Total exports climbed to $45.3 billion, marking a 6.5% increase from the previous year, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The engine behind this growth was non-oil goods, which jumped 14.4% to $39.9 billion, up from …

Egypt’s Exports Hit $45.3 Billion in 2024 as Non-Oil Trade Surges Read More »

Saudi Arabia’s equity market roared to life on Wednesday after word spread that the Capital Market Authority (CMA) is weighing a dramatic shift—allowing overseas investors to hold controlling stakes in listed firms. The Tadawul All Share Index surged nearly 5% to touch 11,417, with more than 250 stocks charging higher. Banks led the stampede: Saudi …

Saudi Stocks Ignite as Regulators Eye Breakthrough on Foreign Ownership Limits Read More »