Green light into JPMorgan benchmark would pave way for ‘at least $45bn’ of inflows

While many welcome such diversification, others warn of obstacles such as state control

Package will aim to create 10,000 jobs to counter slowdown trigged by years of low oil prices

Boycotted by some of its neighbours, the Gulf state is spending $200bn on infrastructure and opening new trade routes. But is it sustainable?

Sanctions will damp European companies’ willingness to do business with Tehran

Anti-corruption crackdown created a ‘better environment for business’

Economic realities threaten to weigh down the kingdom’s pivot away from oil

Government pushes forward plans to boost private sector’s role in its oil-dependent economy

Emerging markets private equity group has come under pressure from investors

Can the kingdom and its reconstruction aid overcome distrust between Islamic sects? 

Strategy shift will give Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman more control

The kingdom is working on refinancing a $10bn loan before working on a new bond

EM private equity firm seeks to restore confidence after dispute with investors

Sale of 72% stake comes after decision last year to demutualise

Billionaire says he wants to leave Riyadh’s Ritz-Carlton in ‘complete vindication’

Riyadh says no one is above the law as Prince Mohammed struggles to enforce austerity

Other fixed foreign exchange regimes across region under sterner examination

Banking system relies on remittances sent back by the diaspora