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Masar Logistics IPO covered 5.4 times as retail demand climbs
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The Riyadh freight company priced its shares at the top of the range. Here is what drew investors, and what to watch after listing.

Why data centres are the Gulf's newest asset class
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Cloud demand, cheaper solar power and data residency rules are pulling investors into server halls. We look at the numbers founders and fund...

Sanad Finance raises SAR 56 million for Sharia-compliant small-business financing
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The Riyadh fintech funds shops and workshops that banks often turn away, using sales data instead of a long credit history.

Five shifts shaping business in the Kingdom this decade
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Tourism, local manufacturing, women in the workforce, digital payments and regional headquarters: where founders are finding new customers.

Arabic podcasts are winning advertisers: what founders should know
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Long-form Arabic audio has loyal listeners and few ad slots. Three founders tell us how they buy, measure and price podcast sponsorships.