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Bank AlJazira returns to debt market<\/p>\n

Bank AlJazira is tapping the local debt market to shore up its capital base<\/strong>, announcing its intention to issue SAR-denominated additional tier 1 (AT1) sukuk via private placement, it said in a bourse filing<\/a>. The Tadawul-listed lender appointed AlJazira Capital and Al Rajhi Capital to quarterback the offering under its SAR 5 bn program.<\/p>\n

REFRESHER- <\/strong>AlJazira\u2019s last AT1 issuance saw it raise USD 500 mn<\/a> under its USD 1.5 bn program back in September 2025, pricing the perpetual, five-year, non-call notes at a 6.50% yield and listing them in London.<\/p>\n

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Saudi joins global AI partnership<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia joined the <\/strong>Global Partnership for Artificial Intelligence<\/a><\/strong> (GPAI)<\/strong>, a G7 initiative hosted by the OECD, state news agency SPA<\/a> reports. Represented by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, the Kingdom became the first Arab nation to join the 46-member partnership, allowing it to take part in international discussions on AI standards, governance, and policy.<\/p>\n

Why it matters: <\/strong>This is a signal to investors that the Kingdom is aligning its AI governance \u2014 safety, ethics, and data \u2014 with G7 standards. The membership is expected to boost the global tech community\u2019s confidence in the Kingdom's regulatory environment and attract investors, major tech companies, and entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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