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Excel Model to assess interest rate impact on Saudi Banks

Impact of interest rate hike on Saudi banks profitability

Private sector participation in Saudi Healthcare picks up pace

Saudi healthcare sector gaining momentum with greater private sector participation in its healthcare sector and improve competency of its healthcare.

Changing consumer habits amid COVID-19 accelerates decline of Saudi Arabia bank branches

Saudi Bank Branches - The number of branches had been on a year-on-year declining trend since Q3 2020, with the current quarter posting the highest decline.

Filling the gap in ESG framework: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has asked banks to help it develop an environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework, as per a recent article in Reuters

Foreign investment in Saudi stock market up by 150%

It is reported that the foreign investment in the Kingdom's stock market increased by more than 150 percent by the end of Q2 2021, compared to late 2018. Banking, basic materials, energy and communications attracted th

Saudi Arabia eases regulation to support SMEs and Entrepreneurs

Saudi Arabia will exempt small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from commerce fees register for three years as the country plans to boost the number of start-ups in the economy. Fees will start in the fourth and fifth year,

Following a year of distress, Saudi Arabia economy back on growth path

Rising Oil prices enable Saudi Arabia to return to growth. Removal of OPEC+ production cuts expected to boost GDP further in the next few quarters. IMF expects 2.4% growth for 2021.

COVID-19 accelerates Saudi Arabia’s push towards cashless society

Saudi Arabia’s transition towards a cashless society remains on track. Saudi youth inclined to go digital rather than using cash.

Saudi Arabia Banking Sector – The worst might not be over yet

Learn about the impact of COVID-19 on the Saudi Arabia Banks. The article delves on key challenges faced by banks and business transformation

Estimating Corporate CapEx in Saudi Arabia

How has Covid-19 impacted Capex Utilization by Saudi Corporates in 2020 and the outlook for 2021?

How has liquidity in Saudi Tadawul fared during COVID-19?

How has liquidity in Saudi stock changed in the light of COVID-19?What factors have driven market liquidity?

Saudi Arabia’s move towards a cash less economy propelled by COVID-19

Will enforcement of social distancing be a near-term growth driver for cashless payments in Saudi Arabia? The ratio of POS transactions to ATM withdrawals in Saudi suggests so.

Saudi Corporate Capital Spending - An Encouraging Boost to Non-Oil GDP

Capital Investment is a harbinger of future growth. In 2018, Saudi Corporates capital expenditure exceeded total income for the year

Bankruptcy law in Saudi Arabia

Bankruptcy Law in Saudi Arabia came into effect in August 2018. Will the new Law propel Economic Growth?

The “Seesaw” Game of Saudi Liquidity

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The Burgeoning Entertainment Industry in Saudi Arabia

As a part of its broader economic diversification plans, Saudi Arabia took an unprecedented policy move

How Inflationary is VAT in the GCC?

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World's Cheapest Power Project: A milestone shift to solar electricity generation?

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How much more can KSA cut production

Healthcare in Saudi Arabia – where are the opportunities?

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Visualizing Saudi Arabia in MSCI EM - Some Questions

When is the inclusion likely to happen: 2018/2019/2020?