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Saudi POS Spending Edges Up to $3.36bn as Digital Payments Hold Momentum
Weekly card and digital payment transactions remained above $3 billion, offering a useful snapshot of consumer demand and the Kingdom’s cashless economy transition.
Saudi Non-Oil Activity Hits Four-Month High Despite Export Slump
Domestic demand and project approvals lifted Saudi Arabia’s non-oil PMI in June, but export weakness and cost pressure show that growth remains uneven.
Saudi POS Spending Rises to $3.36 Billion as Consumer Demand Holds
Weekly payment data show Saudi consumer spending remaining above the $3 billion mark, with food, restaurants and Riyadh transactions supporting the total.
Saudi Inflation Remains Contained as Q1 Data Shows Mixed Price Pressures
Consumer inflation averaged 1.8%, while housing and personal-care costs rose faster and wholesale prices increased 3.2%.
Saudi Economy Grows 3% in Q1 as Oil and Non-Oil Activity Move Together
Saudi real GDP expanded by 3% year on year in the first quarter of 2026, with oil and non-oil activity both rising 2.9%, although…
Saudi Arabia Reopens Its Market to Lebanese Imports After Nearly Five Years
Saudi Arabia has ended its nearly five-year restriction on Lebanese imports, offering producers renewed access to a major Gulf market while placing continued emphasis…
Saudi Economy Expands 3% as Oil and Non-Oil Sectors Advance Together
Saudi Arabia’s real GDP expanded by 3% in the first quarter of 2026 as oil and non-oil activities both advanced by 2.9%, although weaker…
Saudi Premium Residency Employees Face New Work-Permit Requirement
Saudi Premium Residency holders employed by private-sector establishments must obtain a dedicated work permit through Qiwa, clarifying the distinction between residency privileges and employment…
The ‘Unicorn’ Class of 2026: Why This Year is the Ultimate Test for Gulf Fintech
The venture capital era is ending, and the public market era has begun. With regional giants Tabby and Tamara finally filing for their long-awaited…