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Using mada in Qatar and Himyan in Saudi Arabia
Saudi and Qatar central banks announced gradual cross-border acceptance of mada and Himyan national payment cards through GCC payment infrastructure.
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How to verify a Saudi discount before you buy
Saudi Arabia’s 2026 sales season covers more than one million discounted products, while licensed offers still require careful price, permit and seller checks.
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Saudi FDI reached SAR159 billion in 2025: what the figures mean
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment reports 2025 foreign direct investment inflows of SAR159 billion and FDI stock above SAR1 trillion, but the figures are national results rather than a promise of returns for any project.