PIF's THC inks SAR 600M Islamic facility deal with ANB
The financing represents a major boost to the company's loan structure through a long repayment period of eight years, supporting its ambitions to meet changing needs, enhance its flexibility to capitalize on strategic growth opportunities, and enable it to expand into other markets and services, the company said, in a statement.
It added that the financing allows it to solidify its operational strength and effectively adapt to market changes and respond quickly and effectively to its requirements and promising future opportunities.
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