Business & Money | Tuesday 14 May, 2024 8:34 am

Alrajhi bank announces the success of the first sustainable AT1 capital sukuk issuance

Alrajhi bank succeeded in offering the first sustainable additional capital (AT1) sukuk denominated in US dollars, with a size of $1 billion and a profit rate of 6.375% annually. The sukuk are the first AT1 issuance from alrajhi bank in the global debt markets In US dollars (as part of an...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 May, 2024 7:55 am

“Taiba Investments” Inks 4 Strategic Agreements Aiming to Enhance Customer Experience and Operational Excellence at the Arabian Travel Market 2024

Standing out at the recently-held Arabian Travel Market 2024 in Dubai from 6 to 9 May, Taiba Investments, the leading Saudi hospitality company boasting a proven track record in managing, developing, and operating hotels and residential compounds across the Kingdom, announced the signing of a...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 14 May, 2024 7:37 am

UAE tops global fibre connectivity with 99.3 percent penetration

The UAE has once again been recognised as the global leader in Fibre to the Home (FTTH) penetration. This marks the eighth consecutive year the country has held this top position with a penetration rate of 99.3 percent, as reported by the FTTH Council in its latest annual report. The report...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 May, 2024 7:34 am

Emirates Group records full-year profit of AED18.7 billion

The Emirates Group today released its 2023-24 Annual Report, hitting new record profit, revenue, and cash balance levels. Both Emirates and dnata saw significant profit and revenue increases in 2023-24, as the Group expanded its operations around the world to meet strong customer demand for its...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 May, 2024 7:18 am

NWC started implementing 9 projects in Madinah at some 500m SR

The National Water Company (NWC), represented by the Northwest Cluster, announced the launch of the implementation of 9 water and sanitation projects in different locations in Madinah Region, at a cost of about 500 million Saudi Riyals (SR), in order to increase the coverage of services, increase...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 May, 2024 7:18 am

Sipchem’s affiliate signs agreements to refinance SAR 1.53B outstanding loan

Sahara International Petrochemical Co. (Sipchem) said that its affiliate, Sahara and Ma'aden Petrochemicals Co. (SAMAPCO) signed Islamic facility agreements to refinance its SAR 1.53 billion outstanding syndicated loan with Banque Saudi Fransi and Al Rajhi Bank. These agreements also cover a...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 May, 2024 7:10 am

Qualified investors start subscription to 500,000 Horizon Educational shares on Nomu

Qualified investors start today, May 12, subscription to 500,000 shares of Horizon Educational Co., which is scheduled to list on the Nomu-Parallel Market at a price range of SAR 54 per share. Shares offered for subscription represent 20% of the post-IPO capital and 25% of the company’s...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 14 May, 2024 7:06 am

Cisco Study Reveals 98% of KSA Organizations Uses AI Technologies in their Cybersecurity Strategies to Address the Evolving Threat Landscape

A recent study conducted by Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) highlights a significant surge in the use of AI technologies in cybersecurity strategies among KSA organizations. The study indicates that 98% of companies surveyed are integrating AI in their security defenses, mainly in threat detection, response,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 May, 2024 12:37 am

To Accelerate Kingdom-Wide Digital Transformation and Drive Objectives of Saudi Vision 2030:

Riyad Capital has announced the launch of the "1957 Ventures" fund, a closed-end investment fund backed by Riyad Bank to drive transformative growth in Saudi Arabia's FinTech sector, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Financial Sector Development Program. The launch of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 14 May, 2024 12:24 am

Saudi Moving and Logistics Companies Showcase Significant Presence on the Global Stage

 In a new step to strengthen its presence on the international stage, Four Winds Saudi Arabia Limited, Four Winds Saudi Arabia Limited, a Saudi leader in comprehensive and integrated moving and logistics services since 1979, today announced its participation as a Principal Sponsor at the 2024...

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