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Saudi Arabia proposes lower bank guarantee requirements for finance licenses 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is considering steps to lower the bank guarantee requirements for financial companies seeking licenses, part of efforts to bolster the Kingdom’s financial sector.  In...

Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, overtakes Singapore 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has overtaken Singapore as the premier destination for venture capital funds across emerging markets after it secured $391 million in the...

Trident Growth Partners, led by former Premji Invest and IFC investors, secure Rs 1,000 cr in debut fund

Backed by Ranjan Pai's family office Claypond Capital and SIDBI's Fund of Funds for Startups, the fund is led by former Premji Invest and...

ACWA Power secures $119m loan facility from Alinma Bank for new headquarters

RIYADH: Saudi utility giant ACWA Power has secured an SR750 million ($119 million) Shariah-compliant term loan facility from Alinma Bank to fund its new...

SaaS startups raise AI budgets, go slow on hiring amid technology shift

From lean teams to smarter tools — AI is reshaping how SaaS startups scale, spend, and staff. As the post-pandemic software-as-a-service (SaaS) landscape stabilizes, a...

Saudi crude output hits 8.95m bpd: JODI data 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s crude oil production rose to 8.95 million barrels per day in February, marking a 0.34 percent monthly increase, according to the...

Fireside Ventures gets ready to raise $230 million for fourth fund

Fireside has raised money largely from domestic LPs but is now looking to have more foreign investors come in Fireside Ventures, a homegrown consumer-focused VC...

Saudi Arabia to drive Islamic finance growth in 2025, S&P says 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is poised to play a key role in propelling the growth of the global Islamic finance industry in 2025, underpinned by...

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