Private lending has faced intense scrutiny in recent months. Antonie Robertson / The National

ExclusiveWary private credit investors ask more questions about 'cockroaches'

But the $1.7 trillion industry, which was memorably portrayed by Jamie Dimon, is being unfairly targeted, says CEO of Golub Capital

Banking

STC unit and Humain to build data centres in Saudi Arabia

Technology

Break-up of Sudan is a 'red line' it will not stand by and watch, warns Cairo

MENA

Saudi Arabia executes Yemeni national convicted of terrorism

Gulf

Saudi Arabia launches first Tuwaiq Project naval vessel in the US

Gulf

ExclusiveBarclays' Saudi foray after 11-year pause is a signal deal-making remains strong

Markets

Saudi Crown Prince holds talks with Sudan’s Al Burhan in Riyadh

Gulf
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meet China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, second left, in Riyadh. Photo: Saudi Foreign Ministry

Saudi Arabia and China sign visa waiver deal

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Riyadh

Gulf

Soundstorm 2025: New mum Cardi B shows she’s ready to take on the world

Music & On-stage

UAE ride Hamad Al Meqbaali heroics into Fifa Arab Cup semi-final against Morocco

Football

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince meets UN Secretary General in Riyadh

Gulf

Hijra director Shahad Ameen returns home with Saudi Arabia’s Oscar contender

Film & TV

STC chief says Sanaa is 'next target' after taking control of Yemen's south

MENA

'It spoke to me on a deep level': Pogba ventures into world of pro camel racing

Football
Saudi filmmaker Shahad Ameen screened Hijra in her hometown of Jeddah during the Red Sea International Film Festival. Getty Images

Hijra director Shahad Ameen returns home with Saudi Arabia’s Oscar contender

Family and friends celebrate with director and cast at Red Sea Film Festival screening

Film & TV

STC chief says Sanaa is 'next target' after taking control of Yemen's south

MENA

'It spoke to me on a deep level': Pogba ventures into world of pro camel racing

Football

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to expand ties at Tehran meeting

Gulf

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