GCC Grocery Market Shifts Towards Value-Centric Retail Strategies: A New Era of Consumer Priorities

Prime Highlights:  The GCC grocery market is increasingly focusing on affordability, with consumers prioritizing price and promotions when selecting retailers.  Over 50% of Saudi households experienced income fluctuations in 2024,…

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GCC Equity Markets Record Strong Performance in January

Prime Highlights:  GCC equity markets showed robust growth in January, with Kuwait’s All Share Index leading at a 5.7% gain, followed by Saudi Arabia’s 3.1% increase.  The S&P GCC Composite…

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Saudi Telecom Firm stc Secures $8.7 Billion Contract for Telecommunications Infrastructure

Prime Highlights:  The deal spans 18 months for preparation and execution, followed by 15 years of operational management.  Revenue from the contract will be recognized in stc’s financial statements starting…

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PIF to Sell Thiqah to Elm in $907 Million Deal to Strengthen Saudi Arabia’s ICT Sector

Prime Highlights:  Elm will acquire 45,000 shares of Thiqah, each valued at SR1,000 ($266.56), marking a full acquisition of Thiqah’s share capital.  The transaction supports Saudi Vision 2030 by advancing…

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Amman Stock Exchange to Boost Market with Bond Trading and Tax Reforms

Prime Highlights:  The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) will introduce government bond trading to enhance market liquidity and attract global investment, following regional trends like Saudi Arabia's debt market reforms.  Efforts…

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Saudi Ports Achieve 14.45% Growth in Cargo Handling Reaching 320.78 Million Tonnes in 2024

Prime Highlights: Saudi ports processed 320.78 million tonnes of cargo in 2024, marking a 14.45% year-on-year increase. Container exports rose by 8.86%, reaching over 2.8 million TEUs, up from 2.59…

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