Future Minerals Forum
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — As the doors opened today at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center for the fifth annual Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026, the atmosphere among the world’s mining elite was one of calculated urgency. While the "Super Region" stretching from Africa to Central Asia remains
Saudi Arabia
In a move that signals the dawn of a new era for Middle Eastern finance, the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced on January 6, 2026, that it will officially eliminate the Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) framework. Effective February 1, 2026, the Kingdom’s stock exchange, the Tadawul, will
Saudi Arabia
In a move that signals the final dismantling of the "financial fortress" once surrounding the Middle East's largest economy, Saudi Arabia has officially announced the full liberalization of its capital markets. Effective February 1, 2026, the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) will allow all categories of
Saudi Arabia
ADEN/RIYADH — As the world observes the Christmas holiday, the geopolitical landscape of the Arabian Peninsula is undergoing its most violent transformation in years. A sweeping military offensive launched in early December by the Southern Transitional Council (STC)—Yemen’s primary separatist movement—has effectively dismantled the Saudi-backed unity government,
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 3, 2025 – In a pivotal move underlining its unwavering commitment to economic transformation, Saudi Arabia has officially approved its 2026 state budget, earmarking a significant expenditure of SR1.313 trillion (approximately $350 billion). This robust spending plan comes despite prevailing weak global oil prices, signaling the
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a significant stride towards realizing its ambitious Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia's mining sector has received a substantial boost with Almasane Alkobra Mining Company (AMAK) (Tadawul: 1322) announcing a major multi-metal discovery in the Najran region. The preliminary internal assessment, revealed in late November 2025,
HP Inc.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) saw its stock price surge by an impressive 6.24% on November 21, 2025, signaling robust investor confidence even before the official release of its fourth fiscal quarter 2025 earnings report. This significant market movement is primarily attributed to strategic forward-looking initiatives and optimistic guidance, particularly
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a formidable force in the global mining sector, driven by an astonishing 500% surge in exploration spending since 2020. This aggressive expansion, a cornerstone of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, signals a profound shift away from its traditional oil dependency, aiming to establish
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is aggressively repositioning itself on the global economic stage, making a bold strategic move into the mining sector. The Kingdom has dramatically increased its mining exploration spending by an astounding 500% since 2020, reaching SAR 1.05 billion ($280.5 million) in 2024. This unprecedented surge, up from
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's financial landscape is currently experiencing an unprecedented surge in initial public offerings (IPOs), a phenomenon largely fueled by robust domestic consumer spending and the ambitious economic diversification agenda of Vision 2030. At the forefront of this market dynamism are food and beverage (F&B) brands,
Innovation Zero MENA Congress
The eagerly anticipated Innovation Zero MENA Congress, a cornerstone event for the Middle East and North Africa's (MENA) net-zero ambitions, has been strategically rescheduled to October 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This significant adjustment, announced against the backdrop of an accelerating global energy transition, positions the congress as
Global Markets
Global stock markets, from the bustling trading floors of Riyadh to the tech-driven exchanges of Tokyo, Taipei, and Seoul, are navigating a complex tapestry of economic shifts. Recent weeks have seen a diverse range of reactions, with some indices hitting unprecedented highs while others grapple with profit-taking and renewed volatility.