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Saudi Arabia to unveil $2bn in SME initiatives at Biban 2025  

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority will unveil $2 billion in initiatives and agreements across technology, tourism, entertainment, education, and financial...

Saudi Arabia to host 100 startups in Entrepreneurship World Cup finals

RIYADH: Some 100 startups from 46 countries have officially qualified for the finals of the Entrepreneurship World Cup 2025, set to be held in the Saudi...

How Supply Chain Innovation Shapes The Bottom Line

In today’s volatile global economy, innovation in supply chains has evolved from a technical enhancement to a fundamental financial strategy. Across industries, organizations are...

$2.75B Lost, $10.5T at Risk: Cyber Governance now shapes Trust & Growth

In my previous columns for The Financial, I explored Oman’s bold tax reforms and how governance is evolving in family businesses and SMEs across...

A Historic Turning Point GCC IPO Boom Raises $13.2 Billion!

A New Era in Gulf Capital Markets Capital markets in the GCC are undergoing a seismic shift. Long dominated by state-owned giants and energy-linked listings,...

Why 70% of Business Failures Trace Back to Governance Gaps: A Wake-Up Call for SMEs

Imagine the chaos of missing a critical payment because invoices got lost in the shuffle, or the panic of scrambling to meet payroll due...

$55 Trillion in ESG Investments by 2025: Is Sustainable Finance Truly Changing the World?

In 2025, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing isn't just a trend—it's mainstream. A staggering $55 trillion in global assets are now managed under...

New Instagram Features Let Users Customize Profiles and Share Quietly

Instagram is rolling out two major features in June 2025 that promise to give users unprecedented creative control and privacy: grid rearranging and silent...

AI Stops $48 Billion Fraud Losses: Are Banks 100% Secure Yet?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shifted from science fiction into mainstream finance, reshaping critical areas like risk management, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance. As of...

Inside Riyadh’s Insane Fintech Boom: $412M Spent—Is a Correction Coming Next?

Riyadh has emerged as a powerhouse in MENA’s fintech race. In H1 2025, Saudi Arabia led the region in VC inflows, especially into fintech, cementing...

Dubai Just Saved AED 5.5 Billion! The Mind-Blowing Truth Behind Its Smart City Fintech

Dubai is setting a global example by seamlessly integrating smart city technologies into financial services, creating a digital financial ecosystem unlike anywhere else. By...

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Saudi Arabia to unveil $2bn in SME initiatives at Biban 2025  

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Saudi Arabia to host 100 startups in Entrepreneurship World Cup finals

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How Supply Chain Innovation Shapes The Bottom Line

In today’s volatile global economy, innovation in supply chains...

Blume Ventures logs initial close of fifth fund at $175 million

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Go Digit Q2 net profit rises 31% on higher premium growth

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