Entries tagged with “saudi-arabia”

Articles

2 articles found for saudi-arabia:

  • Millets – The New Super Crop

    Millets, often referred to as "food grains of the poor," are grown and consumed worldwide. Currently, there is a renewed interest in millets due to their numerous health benefits, low environmental impact, and adaptability to diverse growing conditions. In fact, the United Nations declared 2023 as the “International Year of Millets”, highlighting the importance of these crops for food security and sustainable development. This is expected to increase the demand for millets globally and create new opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs in the millet value chain.

  • Shifting Tides: The Silent Rise of De-Dollarization

    The US dollar has been the world's dominant reserve currency for decades, with countries around the globe holding large amounts of it to facilitate international trade and investments. However, the trend toward de-dollarization has been growing recently, as countries seek to curtail their dependence on the US dollar and diversify their reserve holdings. Will the dollar be replaced as the global currency?


Special Reports

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  • Saudi Banking Sector: Unlocking Vision 2030 Opportunities

    Saudi Arabia's economic prospects remain robust, driven by the non-oil sector in alignment with the Vision 2030 initiatives. The Saudi banking sector is expected to play a pivotal role in achieving the Vision 2030 objectives. This sector displays resilience, characterized by a healthy outlook supported by factors such as a promising pipeline for future loan growth, substantial liquidity, sound asset quality, and strong capitalization. Saudi banks are well-positioned to weather upcoming interest rate volatilities when the US Fed starts cutting interest rates. We believe that during this significant monetary policy shift, the top three banks in KSA are ready to capitalize on their dominant market share in loans and deposits for future opportunities. Among these, SNB is poised to reap significant benefits, given its leading market position in loans and deposits, a well-balanced loan mix, and a robust domestic franchise.