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Commercial registrations in Saudi Arabia are expected to grow to 1.86 million by the end of 2025, with women holding 48% of the company registrations, amid a boom in the construction and corporate sectors.

Gold prices in Egypt updated today, Thursday, January 8, 2026. Find out the price per gram of 21-karat and 18-karat gold, and the price of a gold pound at jewelers after the recent decrease.

Check out today's gold prices in Saudi Arabia for Thursday, January 8, 2026. A new decline in the price of a gram of 21-karat and 24-karat gold amidst global market fluctuations.

Find out the Saudi Riyal to Egyptian Pound exchange rate today, Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Egyptian banks. Real-time updates on exchange rates at the Central Bank of Egypt, the National Bank of Egypt, and Banque Misr.

Riyad Bank announced the successful completion of its $1 billion sustainable debt offering with a yield of 5.805%, which has been listed on the London Stock Exchange. Learn more about the offering and its economic significance.

STC has announced the launch of a $5 billion international dollar-denominated sukuk issuance. Learn about the lead banks, offering details, and strategic objectives.

Ratio Company signed 5 Memoranda of Understanding with tourism entities in Al-Ahsa to promote heritage and cultural experiences, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals for tourism development.

The Saudi Stock Exchange (TASI) index opened Thursday's trading down 0.7% at 10,381 points, pressured by the decline in shares of 229 companies and the drop in SABIC shares, amid liquidity of 208 million riyals.

Al Rajhi Bank successfully issued $1 billion in additional capital sukuk with a yield of 6.15%. Read the details of the issuance and its importance in strengthening the financial position and supporting the Saudi economy.

Gold and silver prices fell today, affected by the strength of the US dollar, as investors awaited US jobs data to determine the path of interest rates and the impact of geopolitical tensions.