{
  "id": 7106254,
  "title": "Trust is the most valuable asset in markets, says deputy commerce minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trust-is-the-most-valuable-asset-in-markets-says-deputy-commerce",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-13T11:54:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/business/ywsxqf4h4"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Commerce Minister Abdulaziz Al-Duhaim emphasized the importance of trust in markets at a governance conference. He stated that trust is the most valuable asset in any market, as it reduces business costs and provides a solid foundation for governance. Trust decreases the expenses associated with disputes, financing, partnerships, and contracts, while increasing costs when trust diminishes - each party bears the risk of the other. Al-Duhaim explained that governance does not merely involve oversight, but instead establishes the framework for building trust. Good governance clarifies responsibilities, safeguards rights, and enhances decision quality. Additionally, a robust regulatory framework ensures the protection of partners, shareholders, and stakeholder rights.",
  "summary": "Abdulaziz Al-Duhaim highlighted at a governance conference that trust lowers business costs and governance provides the foundation for building it.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}