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Arab stock markets extend gains, aligning with global rebound: AMF report

 Arab stock markets recorded a positive performance in January for the second consecutive month, mirroring the upward trajectory of global exchanges. According to the latest...

Y Combinator deletes posts after a startup’s demo goes viral

A demo from Optifye.ai, a member of Y Combinator’s current cohort, sparked a social media backlash that ended up with YC deleting it off...

Saudi Arabia raises $2.36bn in euro bonds, including inaugural green tranche 

Saudi Arabia has raised €2.25 billion ($2.36 billion) through a euro-denominated bond sale, including its first green tranche, as part of its Global Medium-Term...

Is Fintech Investment Overhyped? Unveiling Global Funding Trends Amid Investor Skepticism

When you scan the headlines in 2025, fintech is painted as the golden ticket to the future. But beneath the glittering surface of record-breaking...

Bajaj Housing Finance shares trade flat amid broader market sell-off on Nifty Next 50 inclusion

Shares of Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd surged to an intraday high of Rs 114.98 per share on the NSE, up 1.26 percent. However, later...

Is Fintech Truly Driving India’s GDP Growth, or Are We Chasing Illusions?

In the dynamic landscape of India's economy, fintech has emerged as a major disruptor. As the country strides toward digital transformation, the fintech sector’s...

Banking Central | India needs a much higher deposit insurance for its bank customers

India’s deposit insurance framework needs an urgent recalibration. The threshold of Rs 5 lakh is inadequate in the current economic landscape where deposit sizes...

Corporate activities drive Saudi bank loans to highest growth rate in 18 months

Corporate lending dominated the sector, making up around 54 percent RIYADH: Saudi bank loans reached SR2.82 trillion ($753.27 billion) in August, representing an annual growth...

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UAE loan rates to rise? Escalating Iran-US conflict clouds next interest rate cut

Surging crude prices test central bank plans and household...

Emirates NBD waives ATM withdrawal and debit card fees across UAE and GCC

Bank removes charges on withdrawals and debit card replacements...

Global Markets: Stocks set for tough week, oil eyes strong gains as Middle East war rages

Oil prices set for largest weekly rise since Russia’s...

Saudi POS spending rises 4.5% to $3.8bn in late February: SAMA

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale spending rose 4.5 percent to SR14.5 billion ($3.8 billion)...

When AI Speaks for Your Brand, Who Owns the Trust

Trust Has Become a Strategic Asset In 2026, the question...