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Here’s what happens when a sovereign wealth fund stops just planting seeds and starts harvesting: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund just told the world it’s done with the startup phase. The Forum

There’s something genuinely ambitious about a country that hosts a world fair and then says, “Why tear it down?” Saudi Arabia isn’t just planning a six-month spectacle with Expo 2030 Riyadh —

If you want to understand where the Gulf economy is headed in 2026, follow the money — and right now, it’s flowing straight into retail. Consumer spending across the GCC is expected

When Saudi Aramco goes to the bond market, the world listens. And this week, the energy behemoth spoke loudly — completing a $4 billion international bond issuance that once again demonstrated just

If you’ve been following the evolution of the Kingdom’s financial sector, one thing is clear: reform rarely comes in half measures.As of February 1, 2026, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) officially removed

Saudi Arabia PPP investment strategy targets $64 billion in private capital through public-private partnerships across multiple sectors. The government is stepping back from its traditional role as primary developer, inviting private sector

Al Rashed Sons IPO price range has been set ahead of the company’s Tadawul listing. The construction materials supplier plans what could be one of this year’s most significant market debuts in

Saudi economy growth reached 4.5 percent in 2025, driven primarily by non-oil sectors for the first time in the Kingdom’s modern history. Tourism, entertainment, technology, and financial services pushed expansion forward while

Saudi Arabia is opening its capital market to foreign investors in a sweeping reform that eliminates decades-old barriers. The Capital Market Authority announced the changes this week, allowing non-resident investors to trade