Ksa news and trends

Tech and Capital Markets Reform Fuel GCC IPO Boom
Market Conditions // November 29, 2022

It’s been a dry year for initial public offering (IPO) volume around the world. But while most stock markets have experienced a decline in both the volume and average value of IPOs so far in 2022, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region stands out as...

Huawei Leverages 5G, Strategic Partnerships to Cement Presence in MENA
International // October 05, 2022

Which businesses national governments choose to work with, and which ones they don’t, can be a telling indicator of global alliances and geopolitical positioning. Perhaps nowhere else is this more apparent than with the Chinese technology firm Huawei, and the mixed reception it has received...

Interviews & Exclusives
Business-Friendly Regulations Drive Open Banking Adoption in the Middle East

June 12, 2023
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is quickly becoming a hotbed for open banking, driven by a unique ecosystem, booming consumer demand and “forward-thinking” regulators, said Abdulla Almoayed, founder and CEO at Tarabut Gateway.  According to Almoayed, this trend has made it possible to implement innovations seamlessly and much faster than in other […]