ExclusiveFeaturedReal EstateWe play a major role in enhancing Saudi’s real estate finance market: SRCIFM CorrespondentApril 8, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentApril 8, 2024 SRC seeks to promote the growth and stability of the real estate finance sector in Saudi Arabia... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingDammam’s King Abdulaziz Port expands shipping routes to Southeast Asia, boosting trade tiesIFM CorrespondentMarch 28, 2024March 27, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 28, 2024March 27, 2024 King Abdulaziz Port began offering shipping services in October 2023 in an effort to improve ties with seven more international locations... Read more
FeaturedFintechSaudi Arabia occupies third position in Global Retail Development IndexIFM CorrespondentMarch 11, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 11, 2024 Saudi Arabia’s retail sector is contributing 23% to the non-oil economy, and is aiming to exceed SR460 billion by 2024 end... Read more
MagazineTechnologyGaming gold rush in GulfIFM CorrespondentDecember 29, 2023January 9, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 29, 2023January 9, 2024 The fact that mobile games are primarily supported by advertising is one reason why the MENA prefers them to PC and console gaming... Read more
Cover StoryLogisticsMagazineSAL: Bridging Local & Global LogisticsIFM CorrespondentDecember 29, 2023January 8, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 29, 2023January 8, 2024 SAL plays a crucial role in supporting one of the key pillars of Vision 2030—economic diversification... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasChina oil prices fall scepticism on OPEC+ cutsIFM CorrespondentDecember 12, 2023December 11, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 12, 2023December 11, 2023 Fears regarding the state of China's economy have also contributed to the bearish sentiment... Read more
FeaturedTransportStart-up of the Week: eKar, an alternative option to traditional car ownershipIFM CorrespondentDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023 The eKar mobile app was created to provide a flawless user experience, making it simple to browse and book cars as well as process payments... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasSaudi Arabia’s Q3 2023 budget deficit reaches USD 9.54 billion as oil revenue fallsIFM CorrespondentNovember 10, 2023November 9, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentNovember 10, 2023November 9, 2023 The largest oil exporter in the world reported a nearly USD 30 billion budget surplus in 2022 as increased oil prices caused a 31% increase in government revenue... Read more
AviationFeaturedSaudi Arabia’s E-Visa system gets South Africa’s thumbs-upIFM CorrespondentNovember 9, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentNovember 9, 2023 The one-year multi-entry e-visa permits visitors to stay in the Kingdom for up to ninety days at a time... Read more
FeaturedFintechMobile & card payments rise as Saudi Arabia transitions to a cashless societyIFM CorrespondentNovember 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentNovember 1, 2023November 1, 2023 According to the Fintech Saudi report for the financial year 2021-22, there were 147 active fintech ventures in Saudi Arabia... Read more