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Overview Islamic finance is a financial system that operates according to the Sharia Law. Unlike traditional finance, it prohibits interest-based transactions and prioritizes ethical, asset-backed investments. The core principles of Islamic finance include risk-sharing, real economic activity, and the avoidance of speculative practices. By promoting fairness and transparency, Islamic finance aims to create a more…

Introduction The landscape of investment strategies for family offices in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation, with venture capital (VC) emerging as a compelling asset class that offers unique opportunities for value generation. As the Kingdom continues its ambitious economic diversification through Vision 2030, family offices increasingly look beyond traditional investment mechanisms…

Executive Summary This document outlines the various elements of corporate strategy. A Corporate Strategy is a dynamic framework that bridges the gap between an organization’s current state and its targeted future state while balancing aspirations with capabilities. The strategy serves as a path to success, guiding resource allocation and prioritizing actions to maximize efficiency. It…

Amidst economic constraints and tepid investor sentiments, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia grapples with the recalibration of its ambitious NEOM project, particularly The Line. Initially planned as a 170-kilometer marvel along the Red Sea coast, projections now suggest only 2.4 kilometers will be realized by 2030. The downsizing of this flagship initiative underscores the complexities of…

Feb 2024 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate industry is thriving, fueled by Vision 2030 and transformative GIGA projects such as NEOM. The government aims to further accelerate this growth by increasing homeownership to 70% by 2030, up from the 47% in 2016.   China underwent a comparable period of growth characterized by a housing…

The introduction of cutting-edge technologies in real estate promises to change the way business forever is conducted in this age-old industry. In some respects, the adoption in real estate has lagged behind its use as compared to the other business sectors partially due to a reluctance to change methods that had worked well in the…

Conflicts and natural disasters forced someone to flee within their own country every second of last year, pushing the number of people living in internal displacement to a record high. This came despite strict restrictions on movement imposed around the globe in efforts to halt the spread of COVID-19, which observers had expected to push…

Under the NEOM project of Public Investment Fund (PIF), Oxagon with a 48 sqm development area, is strategically located in northwest Saudi Arabia, situated on the Red Sea near the Suez Canal. Approximately 13 per cent of global trade passes through the Red Sea, and it is positioned to be one of the world’s most…

Global sustainable mutual fund assets hit a record high at the end of the third quarter, bolstered by new disclosure rules in Europe, although the pace of net inflows slowed from the prior quarter.Funds focussed on environmental, social and governance (ESG) related issues saw their combined assets climb to $3.9 Trillion. The number of sustainable…