BNP Paribas secures Saudi headquarters licence
French lender BNP Paribas has obtained a regional headquarters licence in Saudi Arabia. The move aligns with government mandates requiring multinational firms to establish Riyadh bases to maintain access to state contracts.
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Saudi Arabia granted a regional headquarters licence to BNP Paribas on Tuesday afternoon. The move aligns with the kingdom's push to attract multinational firms to Riyadh. Companies without local headquarters face the loss of state contracts.
