Prime Highlights Saudi citizens employed in the private sector reached 52.8 percent, exceeding the 2025 target of 51.4 percent. Female employment and mothers in the workforce have grown sharply, reaching…
Prime Highlights: Saudi Arabia’s debt market is expected to grow to $600 billion by the end of 2026, reinforcing its position as a leading emerging market issuer. Sukuk, or Shariah-compliant…
Prime Highlights The Arab Energy Fund has become the first MENA-based multilateral institution approved to issue Panda bonds in China. The move strengthens financial cooperation between China and the Gulf…
Prime Highlights: Saudi banks are expected to maintain strong loan growth in 2026, supported by Vision 2030 projects and rising financing demand. A stable banking system, improving economic outlook, and growing private…
Prime Highlights Saudi Arabia and the United States held high-level discussions to strengthen economic cooperation and expand trade and investment ties. Officials highlighted the growing role of the private sector…
Prime Highlights: Saudi Arabia’s US Treasury holdings jumped $14.4 billion in November, marking the largest monthly increase since 1974. Most of the Kingdom’s holdings are in long-term securities, reflecting a…
Prime Highlights: Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation edged up to 2.1% in December, driven mainly by higher housing and food costs. Consumer and wholesale prices remain stable and in line with global trends, reflecting a…
Prime Highlights: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) partners with Red Sea Aluminium Holdings (RSAH) to develop an advanced aluminum complex in Yanbu, boosting industrial growth. The project will strengthen local supply…
Prime Highlights: The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) launched a new global tool to track investment, risks, and progress in the critical minerals industry. Industry leaders highlighted that mining is vital…
Prime Highlight Saudi Arabia and Japan signed 12 memorandums of understanding to expand cooperation across key sectors, including technology, energy, finance, and agriculture. The agreements reflect a shared commitment to long-term…