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Business Two investors monitor shares on a screen in the Saudi market. (AFP)

Higher Foreign Ownership Cap Could Open New Chapter for Saudi Market

Saudi Arabia’s stock market is approaching another milestone in its opening to international investors, as it eases foreign ownership restrictions on listed…

Abeer Hommadi (Riyadh)
Business An AI chip with the South Korean flag (Reuters

South Korean Chips Head to Saudi Arabia: From Manufacturing to Computing

Chips are no longer merely electronic components hidden inside devices. They have become the foundation of the artificial intelligence economy, as global…

Abeer Hommadi (Riyadh)
Business King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh

Saudi Debt Market Gathers Pace as Sovereign, Bank and Corporate Borrowing Converges

Saudi Arabia’s debt market is seeing growing activity as the government, banks and companies tap international markets simultaneously, highlighting their…

Abeer Hommadi (Riyadh)
Business Lenovo unveils its Saudi-made laptop at LEAP 2026 (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Lenovo Set to Begin Saudi Production in Late 2026

Saudi Arabia is seeking to cement its position as a regional technology manufacturing hub as Lenovo prepares to begin commercial production at its new Riyadh…

Abeer Hommadi (Riyadh)
Business An electronic display in Washington, DC, shows the US national debt on Aug. 19, as federal debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time. (AFP via Getty Images)

US Debt Hits $40 Trillion as Higher Yields Open New Opportunities for Gulf Investors

As US debt surpasses $40 trillion, Gulf investors are looking beyond the record figure to the broader implications of Treasury yields for capital flows,…

Abeer Hommadi (Riyadh)
Business A solar power project in northern Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Arab Gulf Readies Infrastructure to Attract Long-Term Capital

Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries are reshaping how they finance the next wave of infrastructure, moving beyond government spending to tap private and…

Abeer Hommadi (Riyadh)
Business Engineers monitor operations at a Saudi Aramco facility. (Aramco)

Aramco’s Resilience Strengthens its Ability to Weather Energy Market Volatility

Saudi Aramco’s second-quarter 2026 results underscored the company’s ability to maintain strong financial and operational performance despite geopolitical…

Abeer Hommadi (Riyadh)
Business A view of Riyadh’s Financial District from the metro. (SPA)

Analysts to Asharq Al-Awsat: Policy Flexibility Strengthens Saudi Arabia’s Ability to Withstand Shocks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Saudi Arabia’s economy, projecting GDP growth of 5.5 percent in 2027, supported by a recovery…

Abeer Hommadi (Riyadh)