Global Financial Market Review

Middle East Business News - Published date: Monday August 03, 2020.

The first six months saw $72 billion of bond issuance from the region, the busiest start yet Read more

Middle East Business News - Published date: Monday June 29, 2020.

The National Commercial Bank-Samba merger would create a banking giant in terms of loans with almost a 30% market share... Read more

Middle East Business News - Published date: Sunday June 28, 2020.

The kingdom has been taking steps to shore up its banking sector from the coronavirus shock and lower oil prices Read more

Middle East Business News - Published date: Friday June 26, 2020.

Sovereign wealth funds including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund are deploying billions of dollars to buy stakes i... Read more

Middle East Business News - Published date: Friday June 26, 2020.

The combined bank would have total assets of about $210 billion, making it the third largest in the region Read more

Middle East Business News - Published date: Monday May 20, 2019.

More than 20 Gulf financial institutions with total assets exceeding $1 trillion are in merger talks Read more

Middle East Business News - Published date: Monday February 25, 2019.

UK reports name Sultan Mohamed Abuljadayel as man behind deal for 30% stake in London newspaper group Read more

Middle East Business News - Published date: Monday February 25, 2019.

Central Bank Governor Ahmed Al-Kholifey said that deflation is unlikely in Saudi Arabia due to consumer demand and real ... Read more

Middle East Business News - Published date: Sunday February 24, 2019.

Brand View: Highly anticipated move heralds new era for mobile payments in the country, with National Commercial Bank an... Read more

Middle East Business News - Published date: Thursday January 17, 2019.

Sources say National Commercial Bank is close to hiring JPMorgan Chase & Co to advise on its merger with Riyad Bank Read more