Finance & Capital Market

Finance & Capital Market

Global investors trust Saudi stability: Minister

Fri, 23 Jan 2026

As global investment flows slow, Saudi Arabia is moving in the opposite direction. The Kingdom’s disciplined approach to reform, policy certainty and execution under Vision 2030 have created a rare strategic edge in today’s volatile world: stability that investors can trust.

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UAE attracted $45bn FDI in 2025, up 50%

Thu, 22 Jan 2026

The UAE attracted over $45 billion in foreign direct investment last year, up nearly 50% year-on-year, even as global FDI declined by 11%, said a senior official.

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Network International appoints new Group CFO

Thu, 22 Jan 2026

Network International (Network), a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has appointed Ashish Jain as its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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ADIB posts record net profit before tax of $2.2bn in 2025, up 18%

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has reported another year of exceptional financial performance, delivering record earnings in 2025 on the back of strong balance sheet expansion, rising business momentum and sustained customer acquisition across key segments.

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Burgan Bank hires 200 new staff; 94.29% of them Kuwaitis

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Reinforcing its commitment to developing local talent and supporting Kuwait’s national workforce priorities, Burgan Bank has hired 200 new employees in 2025, with Kuwaitis representing 94.29% of all new joiners.

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GPG to act as management-led private markets investment firm

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Bahrain-headquartered Gulf Partners Group (GPG) will operate as a management-led investment firm anchored by Arzan Financial Group (AFG), one of the region’s leading financial institutions and publicly listed on Boursa Kuwait.

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Era of the ‘linear career’ in finance is over, says new report

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

By 2035 how, when and where finance professionals work, as well as the nature of the work itself, will look very different, says a new survey by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

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QNB Group becomes first bank in MEA region to top $10 billion in brand value

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has become the first bank in the region to exceed a banking brand value of $10 billion, a major milestone driven by constant strong financial performance and robust sustained growth.

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SICO Capital appoints new Head of Equities Asset Management

Tue, 20 Jan 2026

SICO Capital, a leading provider of asset management, brokerage, and investment banking services in Riyadh and licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority, has appointed Hashem Alsada as its new Head of Equities Asset Management, based in Riyadh.

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Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rashed & Sons plans IPO

Tue, 20 Jan 2026

Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rashed & Sons Company (SAR), a key Saudi provider of integrated construction materials, mining, and industrial spare-parts solutions, has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) and the listing of its ordinary shares on the Main Market of the Saudi Exchange.