finance
Saudi PIF's $3 Billion Italy-Backed Credit Deal Is Also a Procurement Strategy
The sovereign fund's SACE-guaranteed facilities link international funding with Italian suppliers and eligible green projects, not simply cheaper borrowing.
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Saudi Logistics Council Puts Double Trailers and Ports at the Centre of Its Freight Strategy
A new government-industry meeting highlights road productivity, port coordination and special economic zones as the next practical tests of Saudi logistics ambitions.
finance
Saudi Arabia Targets More Than $40 Billion in Housing Refinancing by 2030
The kingdom's latest housing-finance ambition puts mortgage funding, securitisation and investor appetite at the centre of its homeownership strategy.
technology
ITU Leadership Elections in Doha Put Gulf Digital Diplomacy in Focus
As voting begins at the UN telecom agency's plenipotentiary conference, Qatar's hosting role intersects with global rules on spectrum, connectivity and AI.
technology
Doha's ITU Conference Puts Qatar's Digital Infrastructure Strategy to a Global Test
Hosting the ITU's 2026 plenipotentiary meetings alongside a major mobile-industry gathering creates an opportunity for connectivity policy, but investment
energy
Saudi Pipeline Strike Shows Why Red Sea Oil Diversion Still Carries Risk
A reported strike on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline adds a new vulnerability to the route that has helped preserve crude exports during disruptions around the Strait o
economy
Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline Is a Strategic Asset, Not a Complete Hormuz Substitute
The IMF's 2026 assessment highlights how alternative export routes protected oil deliveries while exposing the limits of infrastructure-led resilience. Analysis and key data for November 2026.
markets
Abu Dhabi Stocks Hit an 18-Month Low as IHC Profit and Regional Risk Weigh
A 1.3% decline in Abu Dhabi's benchmark highlights how security concerns and company earnings can combine to reshape Gulf equity valuations. Analysis of the latest data and implications for businesses and investors.
infrastructure
Gulf Airports' Security Exposure Is Becoming an Economic Diversification Risk
Airspace closures, higher insurance costs and disrupted connections threaten the hub model on which Gulf tourism, logistics and business travel depend. Analysis of financial and operational implications.
companies
Emirates' Profit Falls 66% as Airspace Disruptions Hit Gulf Aviation
A sharp decline in passenger traffic and capacity shows how the Iran conflict has affected the region's aviation hub economics. Analysis of the latest figures, constraints and next milestones.
finance
Saudi PIF's $3 Billion SACE-Backed Loans Tie Financing to Italian Trade
Saudi PIF secures $3bn in SACE-backed loans in November 2026, including a green euro tranche. How export-credit guarantees support Italian-Saudi trade.
economy
Saudi GDP Shrinks 3.8% as Oil Output Falls, While Non-Oil Growth Holds Up
Saudi Arabia Q3 2026 GDP fell 3.8% year on year, with oil activity down 20.4% and non-oil growth at 1.9%, according to GASTAT flash estimates.
finance
Dubai Financial Market Trading Rose 22%, but Reported Profit Fell: The Accounting Behind the Gap
Dubai Financial Market 9M 2026 results: AED162bn traded value, AED586.4m pre-tax profit and why a 2025 one-off distorts comparisons.
infrastructure
Bahri's 891% Profit Surge Shows How Disrupted Shipping Routes Are Reshaping Saudi Logistics
Saudi Bahri Q3 2026 net profit rose 891% to SAR 5.09bn as freight rates surged. Analysis of tankers, cash flow and fleet expansion.
investment
UAE-Canada Trade Deal Opens a New Corridor, but $70 Billion Is Still a Commitment
Canada and the UAE signed a trade agreement in October 2026. What tariff cuts, the CAD 70bn investment commitment and DP World plans mean for Gulf capital.
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