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Aldrees opens new station in Riyadh
Aldrees Petroleum and Transport Services Co. (Aldrees) announced the opening of a new service station in Wadi Ad-Dawasir, Riyadh, on March 29. The station offers a range of services including retail shops, car maintenanc...
Trump calls for replacing Obamacare with direct payments to Americans
Former US President Donald Trump has proposed replacing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) with direct payments to Americans, aiming to reduce government involvement in healthcare. His plan involves providing individual...
Ethereum builders propose ‘economic zone’ to tackle L2 fragmentation
Developers from Gnosis and Zisk have proposed a framework called an 'economic zone' to address the fragmentation of Ethereum's Layer 2 (L2) rollups. The initiative aims to create interoperability between different L2 sol...
CMA approves public offering of Al Rajhi Growth Fund
The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has approved Al Rajhi Capital's request to publicly offer units in the Al Rajhi Growth Fund. The CMA emphasized that its approval does not constitute an endorsement of the fund bu...
Al-Etihad Insurance CEO steps down
Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co. announced that its board accepted the resignation of CEO Hussam Alkannas, effective April 1, 2026. Alkannas, who has led the company since 2016, cited personal reasons for his departur...
Lime Industries board declares 2% cash dividend for H2 2025
Saudi Lime Industries Co. (Tadawul ticker: NOMU) has announced a 2% cash dividend for the second half of 2025, amounting to SAR 0.2 per share. The total dividend will be SAR 4.62 million, with a record date set for April...
Back-up care benefits at work go beyond kids, aging parents as more employers pay for pets
Companies are increasingly offering backup care benefits to employees, extending beyond traditional childcare and eldercare to include pet care. This trend reflects growing awareness of diverse employee needs, particular...
Crypto's CLARITY Act could be a headwind for DeFi tokens ring-fencing yield, analyst says
The proposed CLARITY Act, aimed at regulating crypto asset yields, could negatively impact DeFi tokens by shifting value toward centralized, regulated entities, according to 10x Research analyst Markus Thielen. The legis...
Neotek Receives the Kingdom’s First Open Banking License
The Saudi Central Bank has awarded Neotek the first final Open Banking license in the Kingdom, marking a pivotal step in Saudi Arabia's financial sector transformation. This follows Neotek's successful completion of the...
Pakistan hosts regional powers for Iran talks, with focus on Hormuz proposals - Reuters
Pakistan has convened regional powers for talks with Iran, focusing on proposals related to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The discussions aim to address security and economic cooperation in the Gulf, with an emphasis o...
Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
The ongoing conflict in Iran remains the primary factor influencing global markets, with heightened geopolitical tensions potentially impacting investor sentiment and risk appetite. Alongside this, the release of fresh U...
Markets move to price in rate hikes as inflation fears and geopolitics reshape Fed expectations
Middle East tensions have driven divergences across asset markets, with oil prices remaining elevated while traditional safe havens like gold and the US dollar show weakness. Inflation concerns and geopolitical risks are...
TGA: Reliance on land transport in GCC ‘rising’, Saudi fleet exceeds 500,000 trucks
The Transport Public Authority (TGA) in Saudi Arabia reported increased reliance on land transport across GCC countries due to disruptions in air and maritime logistics. Deputy Head of the Regulatory Sector, Abdulmajeed...
New Ethereum project aims to fix network fragmentation and improve user experience
A new Ethereum project has been announced to address network fragmentation by enabling seamless interoperability between Ethereum's various layer 2 solutions. The initiative aims to streamline cross-chain transactions an...
Saudi pipeline pumping 7 million bpd of oil, bypassing Hormuz, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
Saudi Arabia has launched a new oil pipeline capable of transporting 7 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil, bypassing the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The project, reported by Bloomberg News and confirmed by Reuter...
Almarai to vote on 2025 dividends, 10M share buyback on April 21
Almarai, Saudi Arabia's largest dairy company, will hold a shareholder vote on its 2025 dividend proposal and a 10 million share buyback program on April 21. The proposed dividend is expected to maintain the company's lo...
SMASCO board declares 15% cash dividend for H2 2025
The board of Saudi-based SMASCO has approved a 15% cash dividend for the second half of 2025, reflecting the company's strong financial performance and commitment to shareholder returns. The dividend, subject to sharehol...
SMASCO CEO sees continued positive performance in Q1 2026
Saudi Manpower Solutions Co. (SMASCO) CEO Abdullah Altimyat expressed confidence in sustained strong performance during Q1 2026, citing increased labor demand during Ramadan and improved profit margins. Q4 2025 profits s...
US sends more signals that troop deployments coming. Rubio hints at endgame
The US has deployed additional military assets to the Middle East, including the USS Tripoli, signaling potential ground operations in Iran. Pentagon plans suggest operations could last weeks to months, extending beyond...
Fed: Dovish hold seen as reasonable – ABN AMRO
ABN AMRO economist Rogier Quaedvlieg argues that the recent energy shock caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure is a cost-push factor driving US inflation while dampening economic growth. This dynamic creates a dilemma f...