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Saudi Arabia’s expat remittances hit near 9-year high at $4.13bn in March

Saudi Arabia’s expat remittances hit near 9-year high at $4.13bn in March

  • Central Bank says it is the highest monthly level recorded in nearly nine years
  • Transfers made by Saudi citizens rose to SR6.5 billion, representing a 27% increase
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MENA private equity deals total $27.6bn over last 5 years: report

MENA private equity deals total $27.6bn over last 5 years: report

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Ministers urge fiscal discipline, smart investment to tackle debt challenges at Saudi forum

Ministers urge fiscal discipline, smart investment to tackle debt challenges at Saudi forum

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Saudi Arabia’s revenue rises to $336bn in 2024 as non-oil income surges  graphic

Saudi Arabia’s revenue rises to $336bn in 2024 as non-oil income surges 

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Egypt central bank keeps overnight interest rates steady

Egypt central bank keeps overnight interest rates steady

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UAE, Hong Kong ink deal to expand cross-border debt issuance and investment 

UAE, Hong Kong ink deal to expand cross-border debt issuance and investment 

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Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification fuels 4.4% growth forecast for 2025: ICAEW

Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification fuels 4.4% growth forecast for 2025: ICAEW

By Dayan Abou Tine ·
Yemen and Iraq lead call for more crisis finance

Yemen and Iraq lead call for more crisis finance

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IsDB, multilateral banks aim for $120bn in annual climate finance by 2030

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By Reem Walid ·
Saudi hotel spending rises 8.5% despite overall drop in POS transactions: SAMA graphic

Saudi hotel spending rises 8.5% despite overall drop in POS transactions: SAMA

By MIGUEL HADCHITY  ·
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Closing Bell: Saudi markets close in green at 12,008

By NOUR EL-SHAERI    ·
Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 11,907

Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 11,907

By MIGUEL HADCHITY  ·
Turkiye’s central bank holds rate at 50%, warns on inflation

Turkiye’s central bank holds rate at 50%, warns on inflation

By Reuters ·

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