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Bin Ghati: We Currently Rule Out An IPO, Planning Expansion in Abu Dhabi and London
SadaNews - Mohammed Bin Ghati, Chairman of the UAE's "Bin Ghati Holdings", ruled out a public offering for the company in the financial market at the present time, attributing this to the company’s strong financial solvency and the availability of different financial instruments....
Saudi Sovereign Fund Raises Two Billion Dollars from International Sukuk Offering Amid Str...
SadaNews - The Saudi Public Investment Fund has completed the issuance of international sukuk worth two billion dollars for a term of ten years, as part of its ongoing efforts to diversify funding sources in global markets.
The sukuk were priced with a fixed annual yield of 5.133%, at 85 basis poin...
S&P: Davos Assumptions for Electricity Supplies Until 2029 are "Impossible"
SadaNews - The assumptions circulating in Davos regarding the world's ability to provide sufficient electricity supplies until 2029 are "literally impossible," given the accelerating demand for energy, especially from artificial intelligence data centers, according to Dave Ernsberger, head of the en...
Arab Bank Funds Construction of the Largest Solar Power Plant in Palestine with a Capacity...
SadaNews - As part of its strategic commitment to environmental, social, and governance sustainability standards, and within its ongoing efforts for sustainable financing in Palestine, Arab Bank announced its full funding for the "Nur Tubas" solar power plant project in Tubas Governorate and the nor...
Increase in Exports and Imports in November 2025 and Rise in Trade Deficit to $519.4 Milli...
SadaNews - Goods Exports
Exports increased in November 2025 by 30% compared to November 2024, reaching a value of $184.4 million.
Exports to Israel in November 2025 rose by 43% compared to November 2024, accounting for 87% of the total export value for November 2025. Meanwhile, exports to the rest...
Oil Prices Stabilize as Geopolitical Tensions Over Greenland Ease
SadaNews - Oil prices stabilized as geopolitical tensions related to Greenland eased, supporting broader markets and offsetting a range of supply-related factors.
Brent crude traded above $65 per barrel after a 2% rise over the past two days, while West Texas Intermediate crude was nearing $61.
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Gold Prices Reach Nearly $4,826 an Ounce
SadaNews - Gold prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to impose tariffs on European countries, stating that a "framework for a future agreement" regarding Greenland has been reached.
The precious metal dropped by as much as 1.2%, retreating after three days o...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Thursday (January 22)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Thursday (January 22), are as follows:
Al-Akhr: We strive to implement governance instructions to ensure fairness for small inves...
Exclusive to "SadaNews": At the beginning of this year, it was supposed, according to previous statements by the Capital Market Authority, which oversees the insurance sector, that it would start implementing a new insurance law. This law is expected to bring about a comprehensive change i...
Silver Supplies Heading for Greater Scarcity Amid Increased Demand from Individuals and Ex...
SadaNews - From the lining up of Chinese women in Shenzhen markets, to the depletion of stocks at Turkish refineries, and a South Korean mint's offering that ran out completely in less than an hour, the significant rise in silver prices is putting increasing pressure on banks and refineries struggli...
What are the most dangerous challenges facing the global economy?
SadaNews - A report on global risks for 2026 has warned of the global economy entering a phase where geopolitical and economic risks are escalating, amid a continued slowdown in global growth and declining forecasts related to job growth.
The report, issued by the World Economic Forum, stated that...
From Factories to Markets: What Does Escalation with Europe Mean for the U.S. Economy?
SadaNews - Amid the flags of Davos and its intense meetings, the Greenland file was present not just as a geographical issue, but as a factor threatening one of the deepest economic ties in the world.
President Donald Trump's escalation, by seeking to annex Greenland and imposing tariffs on Europea...