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KBA: July 7 official holiday for banks on Hijri new year

All local banks will close on Sunday, July 7, as an official holiday on the occasion of the new 1446 Hijri year, Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) announced Thursday.

KBA said in a press release that all banks will resume their work the day after (Mon…

Bahrain All Share Index marks 2,015.74 points

ManamaBahrain All Share Index has closed at 2,015.74 points, marking a decrease of 1.41 points below the previous closing.

This decrease was due to the drop in the communication services sector and the financial sector.

Bahrain Islamic Index has clo…

Saudi Ministry: Tourists spending exceeds USD 12 bln in ’24 Q1

Saudi Ministry of Tourism on Tuesday announced a 22.9 percent growth in inbound visitor spending during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023, with their total spending exceeding SAR 45 billion (approx. USD 12 billion).

The …