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Saudi Arabia tourism and economic diversification

6 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Saudi Arabia tourism and entertainment sectors see rapid expansion

Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation in its tourism sector, driven by the Vision 2030 initiative. Current trends show resilient demand and a surge in domestic travel, with domestic bookings accounting

Fed officials signal caution amid shifting economic data

151 clusters · 1421 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Federal Reserve September rate hike faces political scrutiny and internal debate

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing the target range to 3.75%–4.00%. This unanimous decision by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) marks the first rate increase s

Saudi Arabia AI and cloud infrastructure expansion

19 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Saudi Arabia integrates agentic AI into national giga-projects

Saudi Arabia is accelerating its technological and AI development through large-scale infrastructure projects and creative sector initiatives. At the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh, several major expansions were confirme

Saudi Arabian economic volatility and Red Sea crisis

10 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Saudi Arabia economic outlook: GDP contraction and FDI decline

Saudi Arabia is experiencing significant economic volatility driven by shifts in oil production and maritime security. While earlier indicators in 2026 suggested resilience—including a rise in the Purchasing Managers Ind

Saudi Arabia exit from mBridge digital currency platform

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Saudi Central Bank exits China-backed mBridge digital currency project

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially exited mBridge, a China-led blockchain platform designed for cross-border settlements using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). SAMA joined the project as an observer i

Money20/20 Middle East fintech conference in Riyadh

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Money20/20 Middle East conference highlights fintech growth in Riyadh

The Money20/20 Middle East 2026 conference in Riyadh focused on the rapid transformation of financial services and the growth of the fintech sector in Saudi Arabia. Leading up to the event, digital solutions provider El

Middle East fintech expansion by Tabby

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Tabby raises $233 million to expand fintech services in Middle East

Middle East fintech company Tabby has raised $233 million in a new equity round, reaching a valuation of $6.5 billion. The funding, led by Blue Pool Capital, is intended to facilitate the company’s expansion from buy now

Institutional investment shifts in major corporations

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Institutional investors adjust major equity holdings in recent SEC filings

Recent SEC filings indicate various shifts in institutional equity holdings across several major corporations during the second quarter. In one instance, First Eagle Investment Management LLC increased its stakes in ONE