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Unified Industrial Regulation: Licensing Regulations and Investor Obligations
The Ministry of Industry has approved the executive regulations for the Unified Industrial Regulation System. Learn about licensing requirements, industrial registration, and investor obligations to promote integration…
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Japan's 2026 budget: Record military spending of 9 trillion yen
The Japanese government has approved a historic 2026 budget of 122 trillion yen, allocating 9 trillion yen to defense to address security challenges and tensions with China…
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New real estate regulations to correct rental violations in Saudi Arabia
Learn about the new regulations from the General Authority for Real Estate to rectify violations in rental contracts, including rent increases and evictions in Riyadh…
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Gold hits $4,502 – a historic jump for precious metals
Gold prices hit a new record high of $4,502 per ounce, buoyed by expectations of an interest rate cut. See details on the rise in silver and platinum prices and their impact…
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Egypt cuts interest rates by 1% for the fifth time in 2025: Details and implications
The Central Bank of Egypt decided to cut interest rates by 100 basis points at the end of 2025, bringing the total reduction to 7.25%. Learn more…
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SAMA launches electronic check clearing service to speed up collection
The Saudi Central Bank has added an electronic check clearing service to its digital portal, aiming to reduce collection time to one business day as part of its transformation strategy…
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SAMA's regulations for micro-consumer finance and the new loan ceiling
Learn about the Saudi Central Bank's new regulations for micro-consumer finance companies, including capital requirements and the loan ceiling of 60,000..
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The Bank of Japan hints at further interest rate hikes: a historic economic shift
Kazuo Ueda confirms the Bank of Japan's intention to continue raising interest rates after they reached 0.75%. Learn more about the historic shift in monetary policy…
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Autumn reveals the behind-the-scenes story of canceling the financial compensation for industry
Minister of Industry Bandar Al-Khorayef reveals details of the decision to abolish the financial levy on expatriate workers in industrial establishments and the Crown Prince's role in expediting the decision…
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Saudi non-oil exports rose 32.3% in October 2025
Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports grew by 32.3% in October 2025. Learn more about the statistics report, re-export growth, and other key findings…
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