What role is Jordan playing in Syria's reconstruction? As Syria’s southern neighbor, Jordan is already positioning itself as a logistics hub and diplomatic broker for Syria’s reconstruction. Syria
Saudi PIF eyes $27B Japan portfolio as kingdom courts Asian investment Saudi Arabia is strengthening economic ties with Asian countries as it pursues its economic transformation goals. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Saudi Arabia opens Nomu Parallel Market to new investors: What to know Easing investing rules and deepening capital markets to diversify the Saudi economy are key to fulfilling Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia
UAE showcases global AI ambitions with $1B Africa pledge at G20 The Gulf country is the world's top investor in Africa, with Emirati companies committing $100 billion to projects on the continent between 2019 and 2023, according to data from the Financial Times. United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia's PIF bans PwC advisory, consulting services: What to know Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will stop granting consulting projects to PwC until February 2026, Bloomberg reported. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia markets Middle East's first euro green bond: What to know The kingdom, currently the world’s top oil exporter, looks to have half of its electricity powered by renewable energy by 2030. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Syria's new rulers set ambitious economic goals: Are they achievable? Syria’s financial woes run deep, prompting the new government to radically change its economic policy. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
What’s behind the power struggle at Mubadala-backed Turkish firm Getir? The start-up, once valued at more than $10 billion, has been struggling financially over the past year due to waning consumer demand. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Saudi Arabia navigates oil cuts amid Trump pressure, economic strains Saudi Arabia would need oil to be at $90 per barrel in 2025 to balance its budget, according to Capital Economics. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector grows at fastest rate in over a decade Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics said last week that the kingdom's non-oil GDP growth rate was up 4.3% from 2023, while oil activities declined by 4.5%. Saudi Arabia
Egypt’s economic reboot fuels bond market return with $2B sale Egypt is making big moves to resuscitate its economy. Egypt
WEF: Arab businesses ‘very keen’ to invest in Syria after Assad’s ouster Syria's new foreign minister, Asaad al-Shibani, attended the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week, along with over 50 heads of state and hundreds of business moguls. Syria
Al-Waleed bin Talal announces Four Seasons to reopen in Beirut, Lebanon The planned reopening of the hotel, which was damaged in the 2020 port explosion, follows Saudi-backed Gen. Joseph Aoun's becoming president of Lebanon. Lebanon
Venture capital funding in Middle East falls by 29% in 2024 Saudi Arabia, which saw $750 million in venture capital funding last year, saw a 44% drop in funding volume in 2024 compared to 2023. Saudi Arabia
France’s Sarkozy stands trial on alleged Libya funding: What we know Former President Nicolas Sarkozy denies allegations that he received 50 million euros to fund his 2007 election campaign from late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Libya
Gulf wealth funds propel Middle East deals in 2024 The Gulf region continued its trajectory toward becoming a global investment powerhouse as sovereign wealth funds fed capital into AI, clean energy, entertainment, sports, start-ups and tourism. Saudi Arabia
