Middle East Business News

Albilad Saudi Sovereign Sukuk ETF Announces Cash Dividend Payout

The total value of the dividends will be SAR 72,956, equivalent to 0.10% of its NAV Read more

Egyptian Government Plans To Borrow $39bn From Local Market In Q1 2025

Forty-eight treasury bill auctions worth EGP 1.780 trillion and 40 bond auctions worth EGP 203 billion are scheduled fr... Read more

Abu Dhabis Mubadala Overtakes Saudis PIF As Worlds Top Sovereign Fund Investor With Over $29bn In 2024

Since 2023, Mubadala's investments jumped 67% while PIF's dropped 37% Read more

Saudi Public Investment Fund Assets Soar 37% To $42.6bn

International and domestic public investment fund assets in Saudi Arabia witnessed significant growth in 2024 Read more

Kuwaits New 15% Tax On MNEs To Strengthen National Economy, Minister Says

Kuwait's economy is approaching a new phase of diversification and competitiveness, Fassam said Read more

GFH Partners Acquires Dubai-based Logistics Fund Manrre REIT

The DIFC-headquartered company plans to bring its international experience to build on Manrre’s $136 million in GCC c... Read more

American Express Middle East Supports The Evolving Landscape Of Luxury Travel And Experiential Gifting

According to American Express Middle East, today's travellers are seeking more than just a destination – they're in p... Read more

Saudi Arabia Extends Tax Fine Exemption For 6 Months

Saudi tax authority extends exemption on fines until June 30, 2025 Read more

SHUAA To Launch Two MCBs To Complete Capital Optimisation Plan

Bonds to be issued in two tranches of $115.9 million total value; MD Ahmed Al Ahmadi steps down as planned Read more

Al Ansari Financial Services, Halan Partner To Launch Financing Solutions In UAE

The partnership introduces two key services: Salary Advance and Send Now, Pay Later (SNPL), which offer greater financi... Read more

Kuwait Announces New Tax

Kuwait will introduce a new 15% tax on multinational entities from January 1 Read more

Saudi Tax Authority Issues E-invoicing Update

Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority targets 19th wave of taxpayer for e-invoicing regulations Read more

Dubai To Identify And Fine Foreign Banks Breaching Administrative Guidelines

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issues Executive Council Resolution No. (101) of 2024 to the effect Read more

Dubai Authorities Bust Two Major International Money Laundering Networks

Total value of crimes worth over $223 million; An Emirati and 53 foreign nationals produced in court for money launderi... Read more

Burgan Bank Receives CBK Approval To Acquire Bahrains UGB

Purchase price of the transaction settled at $190 million; Acquisition expected to be completed in the first quarter of... Read more