On the role of banks in supporting SMEs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia To what extent does the current macro backdrop translate into effective credit uptake by SMEs? Which risk-sharing tools can help ...

Economic Snapshot 2025 Click here to read our Saudi Arabia Economic Report and Investment Analysis 2025 online ...

Where Policy Meets Capital and Capital Meets the Market Nigeria’s next growth phase will be driven by intentional capital aligned with bankable ideas. The WIEG Investment Summit 2026 convenes ...

Interview: Majid Al Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing, on regulation, data and technology-driven urban growth What role does regulation play in balancing sector growth and sustainability ...

Interview: Stephen Groff, Governor, National Development Fund, on driving innovation, partnerships and inclusive development How are financing priorities across development funds being aligned with ...

Interview: Tareq Amin, CEO, HUMAIN, on creating innovation sovereignty through architecture and intellectual property ownership What role can hyperscale data centres play in anchoring artificial ...

Interview: Anef Abanomi, President, Saudi Post and Logistics Services Company, on how digitalisation supports growth and ways the sector is addressing sustainability considerations In what ways are ...

Transport inefficiencies are among the most persistent barriers to growth in emerging markets, particularly in urban areas. Congestion, pollution and unreliable mobility systems impose measurable ...

The global metaverse in education market has transitioned from a Covid-19 pandemic-era experiment into a cornerstone of experiential learning, with its valuation rising from $11.3bn in 2024 to an ...

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, a national roadmap for economic diversification, remains the backbone of the country’s construction and real estate sectors. Under Vision 2030, ongoing giga-projects ...

Interview: Majed Bingirnas Almutairi, CEO, Almasar Education, on accreditation and the emerging market for special needs systems How is demand for special-needs education and care evolving, and what ...

General, Alwaleed Philanthropies, on the role of long-term incentives, partnerships and impact-focused funding Which levers are most effective in enabling philanthropy to help the non-profit sector ...