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Officials emphasize that local presence, regulatory alignment and full Sharia compliance will define the next decade

Saudi Arabia and Russia have agreed to mutual visa exemptions, increasing ease of movement between the two countries and signalling the kingdom’s desire to maintain balance in its international relations.

The cheap yen and low interest rates make opportunities attractive to Gulf capital

Markets turned bullish after the Emir dissolved parliament in May 2024, breaking years of political gridlock

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s highly anticipated visit to Washington this week represents both a recognition of Saudi Arabia’s elevated geostrategic role and an opportunity to advance mutual interests in areas from defence to technology, according to analysts.

Saudi state-backed artificial intelligence company Humain plans to launch an initial public offering within three to four years and is considering a dual listing in Saudi Arabia and the US, according to its CEO Tareq Amin.

Two of the world’s largest oilfield services companies reported strong activity in the Gulf and wider Middle East during the third quarter, but noted a slowdown in Saudi Arabia. A third business in the industry defied that trend.

Trading activity on Gulf bourses diverged in the first nine months of 2025 as investors bet big on Kuwaiti stocks and Dubai attracted additional foreign inflows, but Saudi Arabian equities lost their lustre.

The private sector must take a larger role in the development of Saudi Arabia, investment minister Khalid Al Falih said on Tuesday – and the Public Investment Fund should consider scaling back its spending.

Saudi Arabian regulators have launched a public consultation into their plan to eliminate the concept of “qualified foreign investor” in an attempt to open the domestic stock market further to foreign capital.

US companies are increasingly setting up in Abu Dhabi, with the emirate’s chamber of commerce reporting a 50 percent rise in registrations in 2024 compared with the previous year.

Qatar has reportedly acquired 20.2 sq km of land in Ras Alam El-Rum on the northwestern coast of Egypt for $4 billion, to establish an integrated tourism project.

The partial closure of US government operations amid stalled budget talks in Congress raises questions about the long-term reliability of the country as a destination for hundreds of billions of dollars in new GCC investment, finance experts have said.

Dubai’s cryptocurrency regulator is rolling out a system that uses artificial intelligence to monitor live transactions, detect illicit activity, flag suspicious accounts linked to scams or hacks and allow it to act swiftly against bad actors.

Saudi Arabia’s imposition of a five-year freeze on rent increases in Riyadh provides clarity for tenants and families struggling with affordability but leaves questions about the market’s future, analysts say.

Wealthy Gulf families are pressing advisers with questions about new pathways to living in the US recently outlined by Donald Trump, according to industry professionals.

Etihad Rail and French transportation company Keolis Group will establish a joint venture for operating passenger trains from next year.

State-backed Emirati tech investor MGX is reportedly preparing to take a 15 percent stake in TikTok’s US operations, as part of a deal brokered by the White House.

Rahul Chaudhary, son of Nepal’s only billionaire Binod Chaudhary, is one of many wealthy expats to move his company’s headquarters to Dubai, attracted to the emirate’s fast-growing real estate market and reputation as a regional safe haven.

Turkey is to join forces with Syria and Jordan to return the historic Hejaz railway to service, part of a wider programme of logistics cooperation between Ankara, Amman and Damascus.