Economic updates
Our in-depth, independent reports cover the macroeconomic environment, the Saudi government’s annual budget, and Saudi Arabia’s monetary and financial developments, labor market, and inflation.
Jadwa Technology Special Opportunities Fund
Special reportJadwa offered its investors a rare investment opportunity through Jadwa Technology Special Opportunity Funds acquisition of a 49 percent stake in United Matbouli Group (UMG), one of the largest retailers and distributors of electrical appliances and consumer electronics in Saudi. UMG is the sole distributor of Samsung in Saudi Arabia, with double-digit growth in sales and net income, and a 50-year track record of doing business. The investment is structured as a Shariah-compliant closed-end fund and appears here for record only.
Middle East Specialized Cables
Special reportMiddle East Specialized Cables (MESC) is primarily a producer of custom made cables targeting the industrial sector. In recent years the company has diversified into the production of low and medium voltage cables to benefit from the construction boom and open up new export markets.
