Companies would face less political scrutiny in a region where ties are mainly centred around economic interests
Bankers hope successful listing of high-end grocer heralds wave of private companies going public
Fund expects growth in region to be a ‘lacklustre’ 2.6% this year as instability rises
War in Gaza hastens rescue package aimed at rebooting economy
Planned deal aims to shore up country’s economy and curb migration
Global groups largely comply with Riyadh’s edict but banks and professional services firms are more wary
Fund agreed to inject cash after Cairo allowed pound to drop to record low against US dollar
Cash for Mediterranean development could unlock IMF deal for most populous Arab country, say analysts
GDP plummeted in annualised terms in last three months of 2023 amid conflict with Hamas
Alibaba and SenseTime secure huge joint ventures in Gulf kingdom but agreements come with stringent requirements
Entrepreneurs operating in Gulf state hope their delicate commercial links can withstand the conflict
Impact of Gaza war gives new impetus to long-running talks over a package estimated to be $10bn
Deal marks high-profile investment in Israel, which has been at war with Hamas since October
Governor urges government to start budget tightening this year to pay for cost of war
From stores to start-ups, restrictions on movement and cuts to Palestinian Authority cash put businesses at risk
Extreme weather has halved production in the biggest supplier of the world’s most expensive spice
Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah delivered policies to bring greater political cohesion to oil-rich country
The world is less reliant than it was on Middle Eastern hydrocarbons, but disruption in the strait would still push up prices
The situation is dire but there is a blueprint for managing the country’s currency, banks and public debt issues
Demand has plummeted and companies have shut as consumers and workers are either drafted or shielding
Rising death toll and fears of wider war deter tourists and investors
Host Saudi Arabia hopes to send business-as-usual message that it remains open for investment
Economists forecast sharp contraction and big government deficits as fears mount of extended conflict
Egypt resists pressure to open humanitarian corridor as thousands displaced
Fears grow at Gulf kingdom’s top university that ties to Chinese researchers risk upsetting US government
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