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Saudi Arabia welcomes first Hajj pilgrims in Jeddah, Madinah
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser received the first group of Hajj pilgrims on Tuesday at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The flight, carrying 396 […]
How Modi’s landmark visit to Jeddah added ‘further momentum’ to historic Saudi-India ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was escorted by Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 fighter jets ahead of his touchdown in Jeddah on Tuesday, where he was greeted by a 21-gun […]
Saudi Arabia raises $990m in sukuk in April
Saudi Arabia’s National Debt Management Center raised SR3.71 billion ($990 million) through its riyal-denominated sukuk issuance for April, reflecting a 40.5 percent increase compared to the previous month, according to […]
IMF projects 3% growth for Saudi economy in 2025
Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product is expected to grow by 3 percent in 2025, with further acceleration to 3.7 percent in 2026, according to the latest World Economic Outlook […]
Saudi crown prince meets with Indian PM Modi in Jeddah
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday evening. An official reception ceremony was held for Modi and the […]
Saudi Arabia, Indonesia sign key agreements to boost trade and mining cooperation
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia have signed a series of memoranda of understanding aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and expanding cooperation in the mining sector. As part of an official visit […]
Saudi defense minister arrives in Tehran for an official visit
Saudi Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman, arrived on Thursday in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on an official visit, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the visit, Prince Khalid […]
Saudi banks extend $2.4bn in home loans in Feb.; demand broadens across nationals and expats
Saudi Arabia’s banks issued SR8.91 billion ($2.37 billion) in new residential mortgages to individuals in February — a 28.33 percent annual increase, according to official data. Figures from the Saudi […]
Saudi Arabia launches $266m program to promote eco-friendly projects
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new environmental financing initiative worth SR1 billion ($266.6 million), supported by Riyad Bank, to encourage private sector participation in sustainable and eco-friendly projects. Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli, […]
Saudi Arabia’s inflation holds steady at 2% in February: GASTAT
Saudi Arabia’s inflation held firm at 2 percent year on year in February, driven largely by rising housing costs, official data showed. According to the General Authority for Statistics, the […]
