Saudi Arabia unveils ESG-focused non-profit for industry, mining
Saudi Arabia has launched a non-profit association to help industrial and mining enterprises adopt top sustainability, social responsibility, and governance standards, supporting the Kingdom’s economic growth. The Ministry of Industry […]
Madinah’s logistics sector grows 190% amid $57bn development push
Commercial registrations in Saudi Arabia’s Madinah transport and storage sector rose from 970 in 2019 to 2,817 by the end of 2024, reflecting strong five-year growth in the logistics industry. […]
Saudi debt markets set to expand further on Vision 2030 reforms: S&P
Saudi Arabia’s domestic corporate bond and sukuk markets are set to gain further momentum, fueled by Vision 2030 investments and ongoing regulatory reforms, according to a new analysis by S&P […]
Growing Saudi film industry driving job creation, economic growth
Since lifting the cinema ban in 2018, Saudi Arabia has rapidly transformed its film industry into a key engine of job creation and economic diversification. By 2024, the Kingdom […]
Battery cost drops and govt drive help Kingdom achieve EV goals
A rapid decline in battery prices and critical mineral costs, along with effective government initiatives, are expected to help Saudi Arabia achieve its goal of electrifying 30 percent of vehicles […]
Saudi Arabia says ‘no radioactive effects’ detected in Gulf after US strikes on Iran
Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission said Sunday that “no radioactive effects were detected” in the Kingdom and the Gulf region as a result of the US military targeting […]
Saudi Arabia voices ‘great concern’ over US strikes on Iran, leads calls for restraint, de-escalation
Saudi Arabia expressed on Sunday its “great concern” following US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, according to a statement by the foreign ministry on X. The Saudi ministry statement “affirmed […]
Formula 1 turbocharges Saudi economic diversification drive
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its push to diversify its economy by turning to major international events such as Formula 1, as the Kingdom uses global motorsports to support its non-oil […]
Why tech startups should choose Riyadh as their MENA launchpad
Riyadh is becoming a leading destination for tech startups in the Middle East, fueled by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reforms, an advanced infrastructure, and robust government-backed incentives. The Saudi information […]
Saudi Arabia ranks 17th globally in competitiveness index as it outshines economic heavyweights
Saudi Arabia has maintained its spot in the top 20 of the World Competitiveness Ranking, ahead of global heavyweights like the UK, Germany and France. The Kingdom secured 17th position […]
