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Global payments giant Visa is restructuring its Middle East operations, creating dual hubs in Dubai and Riyadh. This strategic shift acknowledges Saudi Arabia's new 'regional headquarters' policy, which mandates local HQs for government contracts. The move reflects intensifying competition among Gulf states for foreign investment and economic influence, with Riyadh emerging as a significant corporate center....

The Fed holds rates, with chair Jerome Powell pointing to an improving US outlook as the labor market steadies. Also on the show:  a massive day of tech earnings, from Meta and Microsoft in the US to Samsung and SK Hynix in Asia; gold, copper and silver hit all-time highs on a weaker dollar and rising geopolitical tensions; Saudi Arabia is ordering sweeping changes across its most ambitious projects; African central banks are kicking off a busy month of interest-rate decisions. Guests include: Parisha Saimbi, BNP Paribas, EM Asia FXLM Strategist; Monica Malik, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Chief Economist. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Fitch maintains strong credit outlook for Saudi banks despite growth slowdown to 10-11% in 2026 from 13% in 2025, with sector benefiting from robust funding and liquidity positions....

Saudi Export-Import Bank signs cooperation agreement with Japan's Mizuho Bank to develop cooperation and enable non-oil exports to Asian, Central Asian and African markets....

Saudi banks offering mortgage rates for foreign residents ranging from 4.1% to 5% as Kingdom permits foreigners to own property from 2026, with varying conditions including premium residency requirements....

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In 2025, Gulf states intensified enforcement of migrant labour laws, leading to the deportation of thousands of Indian workers, particularly from Saudi Arabia. Most cases stemmed from visa overstays, permit violations, and misleading recruitment practices. The trend underscores growing regulatory scrutiny and highlights the urgent need for better pre-departure awareness, ethical recruitment, and migrant legal literacy....

The UAE Golden Visa and Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency reflect a shared shift across the Gulf: long-term residency as economic strategy. Both aim to attract global talent and capital beyond oil, but differ in execution. The UAE prioritises flexibility and multiple entry routes, while Saudi Arabia emphasises permanence, deeper rights, and onshore commitment....

A private equity veteran who joined one of London's most prominent family offices to lead a strategy shift away from public markets has left in the latest shake-up of the firm's senior management....

Evercore Inc. will open an office in Saudi Arabia, becoming the latest investment bank to expand operations in the oil-rich kingdom as it's in the midst of a trillion-dollar economic transformation....

Saudi Arabia grants Azimuth Airlines licence for scheduled flights from three Russian cities to Jeddah and Riyadh, following visa exemption agreement signed between the two countries....

State Street Corp. is deepening its expansion in Saudi Arabia as it looks to cash in on booming demand for exchange-traded funds and growing appetite for alternative investments from clients including family offices....

According to ATOR Vice President for Inbound Tourism Alexander Musikhin, in the first nine months of 2025, Saudi Arabia was among the top five countries sending tourists to Russia...

"According to Artur Muradyan, vice president of ATOR for international tourism, general director of the tour operator Space Travel, if visa-free travel is introduced between Russia and Saudi Arabia, inbound tourist flow could increase two to threefold by next summer," ATOR reported...

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is making its first foray into Saudi Arabia's private credit space, leading a $125 million financing deal for finance startup Erad....

BlackRock Inc. aims to rapidly grow its investments in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East in the next few years as it looks to tap into a rush of activity in areas from infrastructure to artificial intelligence....

Hong Kong businesses are increasingly turning to Saudi Arabia as their top choice for supply chain diversification amid changing trade conditions, according to an HSBC survey. Nearly a fifth of Hong Kong businesses identified Saudi Arabia as their preferred market to expand production, followed by mainland China at 14 per cent, according to the survey released on Thursday. Interest was strongest among technology, media and telecommunications firms. Favourable policies bolstered the trend, the......

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, cementing a burgeoning relationship that the oil-rich kingdom says will advance peace and stability in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's slide worsened a slump across global financial markets, fueling concern that leveraged investors would set off a spiral of selling pressure. Today's guests: Grace Peters, JPM Private Bank, Co-Head of Global Investment Strategy; Hendrik du Toit, Ninety One CEO; Mike Pence, Former US Vice President. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. On today's show, a global stock sellof continued for a fourth day as uncertainty over US rates and tech valuations prevailed. The S&P closed below a level identified as key for investors. Bitcoin fell below $90,000 for first time in seven months Japan is mounting a broad diplomatic effort to ease tensions with China after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi linked a Taiwan Strait crisis with the possible deployment of Japanese troops. Today's guests: Camille de Courcel, Head of Developed Markets Rates Strategy and European Economics at BNP Paribas Markets 360. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Saudi fintech startup Lean Technologies is exploring new investments as it seeks to expand its product offerings ahead of a possible public listing....