Barclays is proceeding with its plans to expand in Saudi Arabia, seeking a banking license and preparing to open a regional headquarters later this year, despite the ongoing war in Iran. CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan emphasized the bank's strong commitment to the Middle East, highlighting Saudi Arabia and the UAE's efforts to diversify their economies away from oil dependence. While geopolitical risks may affect IPO timing, Venkatakrishnan believes the structural impact will be minimal. Barclays had re-entered Saudi Arabia last year after leaving over a decade ago and is also active in the UAE and Qatar, aiming to grow its regional investment banking presence.
Sodexo has secured a major global contract to provide catering services across more than 130 Meta sites in over 30 countries. This large-scale partnership includes diverse locations such as headquarters, campuses, data centers, and conference centers...
Ethereum (ETH) surged past the $1,894.89 resistance level, accelerating its recovery toward the $1,940–$1,950 zone after days of consolidation. This breakout was supported by lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which boosted risk appetite and bu...
Allied Critical Metals announced positive assay results from its 2026 drilling campaign at the Santa Helena Breccia, part of the Borralha Tungsten Project in Portugal. The first drill hole confirmed broad zones of high-grade tungsten mineralization, ...
Ethereum's price rose about 11% over the past week to around $1,920, outperforming major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Solana. This rally is fueled by $96 million inflows into U.S. spot Ether ETFs early in the week, with BlackRock's ETHA product ...
The XRP Ledger has surpassed 8 million activated accounts, marking steady growth since March 2026. However, daily active addresses have declined to a 2026 low of 25,350, indicating less frequent user engagement despite overall adoption. XRP's price f...
