Saudi Arabia to fully open capital market to global investors from February | World News

Saudi Arabia will open its capital market to global investors, boosting liquidity and international participation/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to the world. Starting February 1, global investors can directly tap into the Kingdom’s capital market, a bold move designed to boost liquidity and attract international capital. The Capital Market Authority (CMA) is […]

Saudi Arabia quietly lets expats buy alcohol in Riyadh stores | World News

Expats in Saudi Arabia can now quietly buy alcohol in Riyadh, signaling cautious policy change/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has taken a cautious step in loosening its long-standing restrictions on alcohol, allowing non-Muslim residents under the country’s special residency program to purchase alcohol from Riyadh stores that were previously reserved for diplomats. The move is part […]

‘I never did that in my life and i never will’: UAE Economy Minister warns of deepfake investment scam videos | World News

Speaking at Gitex Global 2025, Al Marri warned that videos showing him endorsing investments are deepfakes and completely false/ Image: Screegrab X video Deepfake Scam: Minister urges public to ignore fake investment endorsements UAE Minister of Economy Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri has issued a clear warning against deepfake videos falsely portraying him endorsing investment […]

Botswana secures historic $12 billion investment agreement from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings | World News

In a strategic move to counter a deepening economic downturn and accelerate long-term development, Botswana has signed a $12 billion investment agreement with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings. The deal, encompassing multiple high-impact sectors, positions Botswana as a key partner in Qatar’s growing African investment strategy led by royal family member Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin […]

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Five years left, how much progress has been made and will it succeed? | World News

Saudi Arabia is reshaping its future with Vision 2030, a plan built on people, progress, and purpose/ Image: File TL;DR Vision 2030 is Saudi Arabia’s national plan to reduce its dependence on oil and reshape its economy and society. It focuses on three core goals: a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious government. […]