The move aims to give lenders a fuller view of consumers' financial commitments while expanding access to the credit ecosystem.

The country ranked 35th globally for 2025/2026 after gains in startup financing, infrastructure and cultural support.

The private equity fund aims to raise $200 million to support Saudi businesses preparing for expansion and public listings.

The alternative asset manager will establish a presence in Kuwait through the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority.

A government-backed programme will train 20 state-owned companies for stock market listings, strengthening governance, expanding investment opportunities, and broadening public ownership.

The oversubscribed seed round will support product development, hiring and regional expansion from 2027.

The investment minister said the life insurer is expected to complete its Egyptian Exchange listing before the end of next year.

The issuance, equivalent to around $400 million, will be carried out under the bank's existing $500 million EMTN programme.

The agreements with IFC and MIGA will explore co-financing, investment guarantees and private sector projects across key industries.

The government-led initiative begins technical AI training covering compute, infrastructure and model development.

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