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Fitch Ratings sees “neutral” outlook for MENA sovereigns in 2026
Economic diversification efforts will support GDP growth
GCC debt capital market momentum set to extend into 2026 -Fitch
The region’s outstanding debt capital market hit the USD 1.1 tn mark at the end of 3Q 2025
Saudi banks issuances to remain strong in 2026 -Fitch
Issuance tops USD 29 bn in 2025 as financing growth outpaces deposits
Fitch ups global growth view
The agency projects global growth at 2.4% this year, easing to 2.3% in 2026
Roads Code updated to pave the way for autonomous vehicles
ALSO- Almoosa awarded a SAR 192 mn contract to Masah Specialized Contracting
The GCC could see short-term gains from the Iran-Israel conflict. Longer-term impacts are less certain.
Economists are weighing different scenarios depending on both the intensity and the duration of the conflict
Proposed sukuk reforms may risk fracturing USD 1 tn Islamic debt market
Standard 62’s ownership amendments would see sukuk more closely resemble an equity investment
Aecom is now a key partner in upgrading King Fahad Sport City
NWC) completes projects in Makkah and at the Holy Sites worth SAR 400 mn
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