Saudi Arabia’s FM announces landmark visit to Lebanon

DAVOS: Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Tuesday in Davos he would visit Lebanon later this week, the first such trip by a Saudi foreign minister in more than a decade. […]
Saudi economy minister speaks on global growth, US economic policies, Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim on Tuesday said the Kingdom would continue to assess shifting US economic policies as it eyes more integration to help protect […]
Saudi agritech firm closes $2.55m in seed funding round

Saudi Arabia’s hydroponic farming sector is poised for a boost, as the Kingdom-based agritech startup Arable announces the successful closure of a $2.55 million seed funding round, led by undisclosed […]
Saudi reserves at central bank grow to $450bn

Saudi Arabia’s reserves at the Kingdom’s central bank saw a 2.8 percent year-on-year rise to SR1.69 trillion ($450.31 billion) in November. These assets include monetary gold, foreign accounts, and special […]
Saudi Arabia qualifies 6 mining firms for Exploration Enablement Program

Saudi Arabia has chosen six local and international mining companies for its Exploration Enablement Program designed to boost investments and enhance the competitiveness of the sector. Royal Road, Ajlan and Bros Holding, […]
Domestic demand propels Saudi cement sales up 12 percent

Cement sales in Saudi Arabia saw an annual increase of 12.33 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching 14.87 million tonnes, according to recent data. Figures released by Al-Yamama […]
Saudi foreign minister to lead Kingdom’s delegation at World Economic Forum in Davos

Foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan will lead the Kingdom’s delegation attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos next week, a statement from the Ministry of Economy and Planning […]
Nuclear power industry needs $120bn a year by 2030

Nuclear energy development funding needs to double to $120 billion a year by 2030 to meet the rising demand for infrastructure development, according to an analysis. In its latest report, […]
Saudi Arabia , Japan Strengthen Investment Ties

The Saudi Investment Promotion Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Mizuho Bank to enhance investment opportunities between the Kingdom and Japan. This MoU aims to leverage […]
SAMA Launches Trial Phase of its E-Services Portal ‘eSAMA’

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) said in a press release today that it launched the trial phase of its new e-services portal, “eSAMA,” which enables individuals, government entities, and businesses […]