Business & Money | Thursday 15 October, 2026 5:06 pm

Saudi reforms, fiscal buffers paying off amid shocks: IMF Chief

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said structural and fiscal reforms implemented by Saudi Arabia and the GCC countries in the recent years have helped build economic and fiscal buffers that are clearly paying off amid current shocks. Speaking on the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 October, 2026 5:03 pm

Al-Jadaan credits alternative route investments for steady energy supplies amid uncertainty

Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan said Saudi Arabia helped ensure the continued flow of energy supplies and trade amid uncertainty, thanks to its investments in alternative transit and supply routes. Addressing the third meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors,...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 15 October, 2026 11:35 am

ISA Saudi Automation Conference 2026 Concludes Successfully

The International Society of Automation  (ISA) Saudi Arabia Section hosted ISA Saudi Automation Conference 2026, held from October 12-14 at the prestigious Kempinski Al Othman Hotel in Al Khobar, concluded with resounding success with 800+ attendees, 33+ exhibition booths, 20+ sponsors, 50+...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 October, 2026 8:59 am

Digital. Intelligent. Resilient.: ZainTECH evolves brand promise ‘What’s next is now’ as it unifies operations and accelerates regional expansion.

To accelerate the next phase of its growth, ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions arm of Zain Group, has evolved its brand promise to ‘What’s next is now,’ reflecting the meaningful business outcomes it delivers to more than 1,600 organizations and government customers through its...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 October, 2026 8:00 am

Mansoor bin Mohammed witnesses signing of MoU between MBRCLD and Emirates Group

H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development (MBRCLD) and the Emirates Group to establish a long-term framework for...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 October, 2026 8:00 am

UAE set to become East-West capital hub within five years: SIF 2026

The UAE is all set to become the main crossing point for capital moving between East and West. And all of this is to happen within the next five years, building on a regulatory framework that has drawn one of the world's largest groups of licensed digital asset companies, the head of the Dubai...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 October, 2026 8:00 am

SIF 2026 workshops address tax compliance, supply chain risks, investor protectionSIF 2026 workshops address tax compliance, supply chain risks, investor protection

The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) hosted a series of workshops on Wednesday examining how artificial intelligence, resilient supply chains and commercial arbitration can help businesses meet regulatory requirements, manage risks and support investment. As UAE tax regulations...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 October, 2026 8:00 am

SIF 2026 highlights conditions for businesses to expand, sustain growth

Leading government officials, business leaders and investors at the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) highlighted the need to move beyond facilitating business establishment towards creating the conditions for companies to expand, reinvest and sustain long-term growth. The insights and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 October, 2026 8:00 am

NWC Completes Water Pipeline and Network Project in Al-Dawadimi at SR 74+m

The National Water Company announced the completion of a water pipeline and network project at Al-Dawadimi Governorate in Riyadh Region, at a total cost exceeding 74 million Saudi Riyals. This project is part of its ongoing efforts to develop the water sector’s infrastructure. The company...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 October, 2026 8:00 am

Industry Ministry issues 438 licenses in July

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 438 new industrial licenses in July 2026, while 189 factories began production, the ministry said in a report. The ministry’s spokesman, Jarah Al-Jarah, said in a statement that the monthly report tracking industrial...

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