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Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline: The case for long-term energy infrastructure investment
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Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, built in the 1980s and expanded to a capacity of up to 7m barrels per day, has become a critical artery for maintaining global oil supply The pipeline illustrates decades of deliberate investment in export redundancy, now providing clear strategic value amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz Yanbu, its Red Sea terminus, is attracting substantial…
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The Saudi banking environment for small and medium-sized enterprises

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 convert demand into actual lending? HOMAM HASHEM: The current macroeconomic environment in Saudi Arabia, reflected in a non-oil Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) of 58.1 in March 2025, points to a…
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Mana bin Mohamed Al Khamsan, CEO, The Financial Academy: Interview
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Interview: Mana bin Mohamed Al Khamsan, CEO, The Financial Academy, on workforce upskilling, global standards and ethical growth How is the role of financial professional training evolving, particularly in the context of Vision 2030 and the Financial Sector Development Programme? MANA BIN MOHAMED AL KHAMSAN: As the financial industry evolves, professionals must continuously upskill and reskill to…
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Ibrahim bin Hamad Al Rashid, CEO, SME Bank: Interview
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Interview: Ibrahim bin Hamad Al Rashid, CEO, SME Bank, on small business growth, mergers, risk management and digital finance What does the Open Banking framework offer small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)? IBRAHIM BIN HAMAD AL RASHID: Open Banking offers SMEs a significant step forwards in transparency, access and informed decision-making. By enabling secure data sharing, it provides a real-time…
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HRH Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud, Secretary-General, Alwaleed Philanthropies: Interview
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Interview:HRH Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud, Secretary-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 reach Vision 2030’s target of contributing 5% to GDP? HRH PRINCESS LAMIA BINT MAJED AL SAUD:Reaching the Vision 2030 target requires…
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Sarah Essam Al Muhaidib, Executive Director, Al Muhaidib Foundation: Interview
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Interview:Sarah Essam Al Muhaidib, Executive Director, Al Muhaidib Foundation, on scaling investment for early-childhood change What are the most persistent gaps in early-childhood development programmes? SARAH ESSAM AL MUHAIDIB: One of the clearest gaps is the limited number of philanthropic actors operating in this space. While broader foundation landscape in the Kingdom is substantial, very…
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HH Princess Nouf bint Muhammad bin Abdullah Al Saud, CEO, King Khalid Foundation: Interview
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Interview:HH Princess Nouf bint Muhammad bin Abdullah Al Saud, CEO, King Khalid Foundation, on how strategic capital and innovative funding models can strengthen the non-profit sector How should philanthropic capital evolve until 2030 to help the non-profit sector advance towards Vision 2030 targets, and in which areas? HH PRINCESS NOUF BINT MUHAMMAD BIN ABDULLAH AL SAUD: The sector has grown…
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Majed Abdulmohsen Al Hugail, CEO, Cultural Development Fund: Interview
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Interview:Majed Abdulmohsen Al Hugail, CEO, Cultural Development Fund, on efforts to boost investment while maintaining authenticity How can financing in cultural and creative industries be structured to ensure commercial sustainability while preserving authenticity? MAJED ABDULMOHSEN AL HUGAIL: Investment in cultural sites works best when guided by a heritage-first framework. Conservation…