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Talat Zaki Hafiz
Talat Zaki Hafiz is an economist and financial analyst. Twitter: @TalatHafiz
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Driving SME growth and innovation in Saudi Arabia
Biban Forum 2025, one of the region’s most prominent gatherings dedicated to entrepreneurship, concluded last week in Riyadh, bringing together innovators, investors, enablers, and entrepreneurs from across the Kingdom and around the world on a single platform.
Riyadh welcomes the world for FII9
Riyadh is once again stepping into the global spotlight as it hosts the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative, under the inspiring theme “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth.”
Leasing reforms to strengthen business confidence in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is experiencing a historic transformation under Vision 2030, reflecting the Kingdom’s broader drive toward sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Strong liquidity, digital progress define Saudi banking landscape
The Saudi Central Bank, known as SAMA, recently released its Monthly Statistical Bulletin for August 2025, providing an insightful snapshot of the Kingdom’s financial health, banking performance, digital progress, and macroeconomic indicators.
Saudi Arabia’s counter-cyclical fiscal policy anchors economic stability
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance has released the Kingdom’s preliminary 2026 budget statement, projecting total expenditures of SR1.313 trillion ($350 billion) and revenues of SR1.147 trillion.
Saudi Arabia charts a safe and sustainable nuclear future
In his address at the 69th IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Saudi Arabia at 95 celebrates economic transformation
As Saudi Arabia marks its 95th National Day on Sept. 23, the Kingdom stands at the forefront of a historic economic transformation, driven by Saudi Vision 2030 under the leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Saudi financial sector fuels Vision 2030 momentum
The Saudi Central Bank, known as SAMA has released its July 2025 financial and banking sector bulletin, highlighting continued resilience across key indicators despite global economic volatility.
SAMA’s report signals economic resilience and financial strength
The Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, released its monthly statistical bulletin for June, offering vital insights into the Kingdom’s financial health, banking sector performance, and key macroeconomic indicators.
US-Saudi trade is on the cusp of a transformative shift
US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, along with stops in other Gulf Cooperation Council nations, is poised to further strengthen economic ties with the region.
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