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SR400B RE Investment Shortfall(0) Saudi Arabia is set to build 2.4 million housing units by 2020, but the Kingdom’s real estate investment is short by SR400 billion to meet anticipated housing demand. Saudi Arabia housing stock will rise to just over seven million units by 2020, compared to 4.6 million by 2010, according to National Commercial Bank Capital research. |
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US shale: A threat to Saudi dominance?(0)
OPEC finally acknowledged the very clear and present danger of North American shale oil and gas production. CONTINUE READING |
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The New Saudi Order(0) Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Nayef’s appointment to the Kingdom’s powerful interior ministry job - replacing Prince Ahmad bin Abdel-Aziz Al Saud — is being seen by many as a precursor for higher office. CONTINUE READING |
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Saudi Economic Outlook 2013(0)
After stellar growth in the past two years, a moderation in oil prices poses stiff challenges for Saudi Arabia in 2013 and beyond. Saudi economic growth is expected to moderate in 2013 as the global economic slowdown continues to fester and erase some of the exuberance of emerging economies. CONTINUE READING |
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Saudi mortgage law effect(0) Saudi real estate and mortgage lending jumped 83.4% in the second quarter year-on-year in anticipation of the new mortgage law coming into effect, according to EFG-Hermes data. READ MORE HERE |
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Saudi Banks: 13 Key Trends(0) The Saudi banking sector put up a strong performance in the first half of the year, driven by higher trading fees, strong lending and non-interest income, especially in the second quarter. CONTINUE READING |
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Middle East’s top banks(0) The Middle East banking sector put up a strong showing in the list of the World’s Top 1,000 Banks. READ MORE HERE |
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New Saudi Mortgage Law: An Analysis(0) While analysts are focused on the lack of short-term benefits of the new Saudi mortgage law, the Saudi government believes it is the start of a new financial sector. It is also a golden opportunity for average Saudis to create long-term wealth…. CONTINUE READING |
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Is Saudi Tadawul Ready For Foreign Funds?(0) Can Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul market withstand foreign investor scrutiny? More so than most other regional markets, says Al Rajhi Capital. CONTINUE READING |
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