Saudi consumer spending surges to SR17 Billion as 2026 opens with 31% growth
SAMA tracks POS data every week, which shows trends in consumer spending and the continuous expansion of digital payments in Saudi Arabia
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Saudi-Japanese Ministerial Investment Forum: Event sees signing of 12 MoUs
Saudi Arabia has long been a key partner for Japan when it comes to the island nation's energy security, serving as a stable and reliable
UK households face rising bills
When inflation is high, households may begrudgingly accept a 10% hike in their broadband bill as a symptom of the times
The myth of San Francisco’s revival
The reality is that San Francisco has merely substituted one crisis, a chaotic, visible spiral of decay, for another, more pernicious cycle
The ethical crisis in AI
The most comprehensive legal response to date is the European Union’s AI Act, which employs a risk-based classification system for artificial intelligence applications
Retirees trapped by fear of running
The failure of Australian super funds to support retirees is not a failure of investment performance but a failure of purpose
Port Talbot: Steel town, shut down
The new electric arc furnace at Port Talbot will not be ready until late 2027
New era dawns for Islamic finance
There are hazards associated with the global spread of Islamic finance, especially in geopolitically unstable areas like the Middle East
Living wage gap still a barrier
The wage structure in 2025 is defined by a sophisticated methodology that attempts to balance social justice with economic stability
Iron ore power shift puts miners on edge
The transition to green steel relies on Direct Reduced Iron technology, which processes iron ore using hydrogen or natural gas