Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2026 8:00 am

Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed opens GISEC Global 2026 and tours event

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today opened GISEC Global 2026, the largest and most influential cybersecurity event in the Middle East and North Africa, which runs until 18 September at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. H.H. toured the exhibition and ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2026 8:00 am

Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition records AED226 million in deals

Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition 2026 recorded 344 real estate transactions worth AED226 million on its third day, attracting 6,936 visitors at the Emirates Hospitality Hall. The figures reflect the momentum of Ajman’s real estate market and the emirate’s growing appeal as an...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2026 8:00 am

SAMA raises reverse repo, repo rates by 25 bps

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) raised its reverse repurchase agreement (reverse repo) rate by 25 basis points from 3.75% to 4%, and increased its repurchase agreement (repo) rate by 25 basis points from 4.25% to 4.50%. The decision follows the US Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate hike...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2026 5:06 pm

BAAN starts construction of Playocity project in Jeddah

BAAN Holding Group started construction of its new entertainment project, Playocity, in partnership with global entertainment company Hasbro at Westfield Jeddah. In a statement to Tadawul, BAAN said the project will span about 2,600 square meters and offer a comprehensive family entertainment...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2026 5:01 pm

50 global hospitality operators enter Saudi Arabia since 2020

Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the Saudi market has attracted around 50 global hospitality operators since 2020, noting that the hospitality sector aims to build a more competitive market, expand visitor choices, and enhance the overall experience, rather than simply increase the number of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2026 12:07 pm

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group successfully concluded the IsDB Group Day in Cameroon

Yaoundé, Cameroon — The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group successfully concluded the IsDB Group Day in Cameroon, bringing together senior government officials, private sector leaders, financial institutions, chambers of commerce, development partners, and international stakeholders to...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2026 12:01 pm

IsDB Institute and IMF Middle East Center Hold First Joint Workshop on Capital Adequacy for Islamic Banks in Kuwait

Kuwait City, Kuwait - The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and the International Monetary Fund Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (IMF-CEF) successfully concluded their first joint workshop, held from 6 to 10 September 2026 in Kuwait City.The workshop, titled “Capital Adequacy ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2026 11:59 am

Money20/20 Middle East Day Two Sees Landmark Saudi-Qatar Payments Agreement as Major Fintech Investment and Expansion Announcements Continue

he second day of Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh brought a series of major agreements, investment announcements and industry developments, led by a landmark agreement between the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Qatar Central Bank enabling the cross-border use of national payment cards mada and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2026 10:42 am

IsDB Institute Launches Version 2.0 of its Pioneering E-Book Reader

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) is delighted to announce the launch of an enhanced version of its pioneering e-Book Reader, designed to give users seamless access to publications in Islamic economics, finance, and sustainable development.Originally...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2026 10:11 am

Global Aviation Leaders to Converge in Riyadh to Discuss Industry’s Key Challenges and Opportunities

As Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East enter a period of rapid aviation investment, technological transformation and infrastructure development, Global Airports Forum 2026 will bring together four co-located conferences examining the forces set to shape the future of airports and...

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