Saudi’s sports ambitions are fueling economic growth

From Formula One to boxing, golf to the FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia is rapidly establishing itself as a global sports hub. But beyond hosting world-class events, the Kingdom’s push […]
LEAP 2025: Saudi Arabia’s tech ambitions take center stage

Saudi Arabia is set to host its flagship technology event, LEAP 2025, in Riyadh from Feb. 9, bringing together visionaries, innovators, and investors from around the world. The latest edition […]
Syria interim president arrives in Saudi Arabia for first foreign visit

Syria’s transitional President Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday in his first foreign trip since he assumed power, local media has reported. Syrian state news agency Sana earlier […]
Fitch affirms Saudi Arabia rating at ‘A+’; outlook stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Saudi Arabia’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at ‘A+’ with a Stable Outlook, the agency said on Friday. Fitch indicated the rating reflects the Kingdoms strong […]
Arab foreign ministers reject Trump call for transfer of Palestinians

Arab foreign ministers on Saturday rejected any transfer of Palestinians from their land under any circumstances, presenting a unified stance against US President Donald Trump’s call for Egypt and Jordan to […]
Saudi banking sector dominating TASI trading, latest report reveals

Saudi Arabia’s banking sector led trading on the Kingdom’s stock exchange in 2024’s fourth quarter with a 17 percent market share, according to Tadawul’s latest report. The industry was responsible […]
Green Horizons: Saudi Arabia’s sustainable tourism drive planting seeds for economic growth

Eco-friendly holiday destinations being developed across Saudi Arabia are positioning the Kingdom as a leader in sustainable tourism, a host of experts have told Arab News. Aligning with the Vision […]
Saudi Arabia building the ‘most complex structure known to man,’ says developer

Saudi Arabia is set to build the “most complex structure known to man” as part of a major architectural project within the New Murabba development, according to the head of […]
Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grows 4.4%: GASTAT

Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product saw an annual expansion of 4.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking its highest growth in two years, official data showed. According to flash […]
Saudi labor market transformation ‘spectacular,’ says former Swedish minister

Countries around the world can take lessons from the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s labor market, a former Swedish employment minister has insisted. Speaking to Arab News on the sidelines of […]