Middle East Business News

Saudi Arabia Sees 67% Spike In Commercial Registrations

Saudi Arabia has more than 1.6m commercial registrations Read more

PIF Announces $7bn Murabaha Credit Facility In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund agrees $7bn credit facility with 20 international financial institutions Read more

Mashreq Finalises $385mn Sale Of Majority Stake In NEOPAY

The UAE company retains a significant minority stake in the business after the sale to Arcapita Group and DgPays Read more

New EU Law To Trigger Exodus Of Crypto Ventures Flocking To UAE

The EU's loss could be the UAE's gain as new crypto regulations are expected to trigger an exodus of virtual asset firm... Read more

Kuwait Begins 2025 With A 15% Tax On MNCs In Economic Diversification Bid

The new tax is part of the country’s broader effort to promote economic development and ensure financial sustainabili... Read more

China May Cut Interest Rates In 2025: Report

The economy’s main rate is its seven-day reverse repo rate, which it last cut from 1.7 percent to 1.5 percent in late... Read more

ADGM Slashes Fees For Commercial Licences In 2025

ADGM in Abu Dhabi introduces new fee structure for commercial licences Read more

Albilad Saudi Sovereign Sukuk ETF Announces Cash Dividend Payout

The total value of the dividends will be SAR 72,956, equivalent to 0.10% of its NAV Read more

Egyptian Government Plans To Borrow $39bn From Local Market In Q1 2025

Forty-eight treasury bill auctions worth EGP 1.780 trillion and 40 bond auctions worth EGP 203 billion are scheduled fr... Read more

Abu Dhabis Mubadala Overtakes Saudis PIF As Worlds Top Sovereign Fund Investor With Over $29bn In 2024

Since 2023, Mubadala's investments jumped 67% while PIF's dropped 37% Read more

Saudi Public Investment Fund Assets Soar 37% To $42.6bn

International and domestic public investment fund assets in Saudi Arabia witnessed significant growth in 2024 Read more

Kuwaits New 15% Tax On MNEs To Strengthen National Economy, Minister Says

Kuwait's economy is approaching a new phase of diversification and competitiveness, Fassam said Read more

GFH Partners Acquires Dubai-based Logistics Fund Manrre REIT

The DIFC-headquartered company plans to bring its international experience to build on Manrre’s $136 million in GCC c... Read more

American Express Middle East Supports The Evolving Landscape Of Luxury Travel And Experiential Gifting

According to American Express Middle East, today's travellers are seeking more than just a destination – they're in p... Read more

Saudi Arabia Extends Tax Fine Exemption For 6 Months

Saudi tax authority extends exemption on fines until June 30, 2025 Read more