- Moving forward, lower oil revenues will continue to pose challenges to the Saudi economy and its overall targets. Earlier this month, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that Saudi Arabia faces a new test: how to sustain reform momentum in an era of potentially lower oil revenues without slipping back...
Saudi Arabia: AI Algorithms to help crowd management at Holy Sites
The Saudi Ministry of Interior and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) have announced a strategic partnership for the purpose.Saudi Arabia to enhance wheat storage capacity
Saudi Arabia is looking to enhance wheat storage capacity in the kingdom by building new silos. Once it is done the capacity will go up to 120,000 tons.Saudi Arabia plans seeks to create over 200 smart cities: Minister
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia plans to establish more than 200 smart cities, Majed Al Hogail, Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing, said. He was speaking at the second edition of the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in Riyadh. The cities will use AI systems in numerous fields,...Adoption of new technologies tops Saudi Maritime Congress agenda
The purpose of the event is to highlight the most significant advancements in the digital transformation and adoption of cutting-edge technological solutions in the sector.PIF to buy stake in Seera
PIF will pick up $1bn stake in Seera Group's travel unit.Man held after claiming Umrah for queen
The man, a Yemeni national, on Monday published a video clip of himself on social media at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, where non-Muslims are forbidden.Saudi Arabia launches three new iron and steel projects
An integrated iron sheet production complex with a capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per year is one of the projects.Gulf International Bank continues partnership with Beehive
The strategic partnership, which initially began in 2020, brought to market a new digital GIB financing platform to ensure swift and efficient access to finance.A week of mixed fortunes for GCC equities
The UAE bourses ended the week high with help from foreign investors, but the Saudi equities took a tumble under selling pressure.Saudi PIF to come out with a debut green bonds issue
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund at the heart of the kingdom’s reform plans to wean the economy off oil, will tap into international debt markets for a debut green bonds issue in a week or so.IsDB sanctions US$1.12bn financing for member countries
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved a $1.12 billion financing for development projects in various sectors in nine member countries.Kubernetes simplifies container use in the Middle East
With Kubernetes, regional enterprises have automated their deployment, managment and scaling of containerized applications. Since it is controlled by developers and not infrastructure teams, there is a better understanding which ultimately leads to high quality results, he adds.Aramco sets new profit record.
The Saudi firm made $279.4bn in profit in 12 months.Qatar tests US$675m stadium with first sellout crowd
Almost two months before the start of World Cup, Qatar put the $675 million stadium, the venue for the final, through its first sellout test with a match between the Egyptian and Saudi champions. The 80,000 capacity Lusail Iconic Stadium was full for the pre-match concert by Egyptian superstart Amr...Egypt, Greece, Saudi in talks to jointly host 2030 World Cup
Egypt, Greece and Saudi Arabia are in talks to jointly host the 2030 World Cup football tournament, an Egyptian official said Friday in televised remarks. "The three countries are working flat out" and "the application to organise (the 2030 World Cup) is being studied", sports ministry spokesman Mohammed Fawzi told...UAE leads GCC towards circular carbon economy
The UAE ranks highest among GCC economies and 12th overall in the first edition of the Circular Carbon Economy Index that focuses on energy management of the countries.Future Investment Initiative Institute to hold events in Riyadh, New York
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- The Future Investment Initiative Institute said Thursday two of its major events will be held in September and October---its flagship event in Riyadh from Oct 25-27 and PRIORITY summit in New York on Sept. 22. The PRIORITY will be held on the sidelines of the 77th session...Egypt to set up framework to regulate streaming platform content
Egypt is to establish a licensing framework for digital entertainment platforms like Netflix that will require them to conform to the majority-Muslim country's "social values," the regulatory body said. The announcement late Wednesday comes just days after Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours asked Netflix to drop content that conflicted...Four Saudi universities among top 100 international universities
King Abdulaziz University achieved 4th place globally with 187 patents in one year.Riyad Bank to offer sukuk
The bank offering will be denominated in Saudi riyals.Saudi NDF to finance $89m program to boost games, esports
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia---Saudi Arabia's National Development Fund has announced a program to fund the games and electronic sports sector with 300 million riyals ($89 million) in a bid to increase its contribution to the GDP by creating new job opportunities. The program will be launched by the end of this...Investcorp leads Pre-IPO round in TruKKer
TruKKer is one of the region’s largest online trucking aggregator.Saudi GDP surges 12.2% in Q2, surpassing estimate
The real gross domestic product (GDP) of Saudi Arabia has jumped 12.2 percent in the second quarter of 2022, exceeding the government estimate of 11.8 percent. The kingdom, the world’s top oil exporter, has richly benefited from high crude prices and a significant post-pandemic recovery.Mubadala to buy Fortress
The Abu Dhabi fund will buy it from SoftBank for $2bn.Saudi allows duty-free markets at air, sea and land ports
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -Saudi Arabia has approved the establishment of duty-free markets, when necessary, at air, sea and land ports and on-board ships and aircraft. The kingdom's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) had invited the public to express their opinion on the draft Free Market Rules through “Istitlaa” platform...Gulf states warn Netflix over content that ‘contradicts’ societal values
Riyadh--Saudi Arabia and neighbouring Gulf countries on Tuesday accused streaming giant Netflix of broadcasting content that "contradicts Islamic and societal values" and threatened legal action if it was not removed. A statement issued jointly by the Saudi media regulator and the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council, headquartered in Riyadh, did not...Saudi delegation visits Jordan’s Petra to enhance cooperation
A delegation from Saudi Arabia's Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) visited Petra on Tuesday to advance cooperation between the two kingdoms in tourism.Business reforms enhance Saudi growth prospects
Prioritizing labor market reforms, boosting employment and ease of doing business is likely to make the Kingdom one of the world’s fastest-growing economies this year, says expert.OPEC+ to cut oil production to prop up prices hit by recession fears
The move could irk the United States as it has pressed the group to increase output in order to bring down energy prices that have fuelled decades-high inflation. OPEC+ had agreed to huge cuts in output in 2020 when the Covid pandemic sent oil prices crashing, but it began to...Saudi rebate program discussed at Venice festival
A seminar organized at the film festival discussed the kingdom's cash rebate program, which is aimed at attracting international producers to Saudi.Saudi Arabian government body launches strategy 2022-2025
The National Center for Government Resources Systems (NCGR) launched its comprehensive strategy (2022-2025).Saudi SMEs authority and Aramco center sign cooperation pact
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha'at), has signed a cooperation agreement with Aramco’s Center for Entrepreneurship (Wa'ed), to develop entrepreneurship in the Eastern Province. The two sides will provide shared office spaces, financial grants, and business development and mentorship programs to enable SMEs to...OPEC+ to meet in order to adjust quotas for October
Faced with a bleak global economic outlook, the OPEC+ countries are expected to agree a modest increase in oil production at a meeting on Monday. The 13 members of the OPEC cartel, led by Saudi Arabia, and their 10 partners, led by Russia, are meeting to adjust their quotas for...Jahez posts profit of US$14.2m
The food delivery platform saw rise in orders on its app in H1.Saudi PIF launches new company to digitize real estate sector
The Public Investment Fund has launched a new company aiming to digitize and develop the local real estate sector through a comprehensive digital platform.UNESCO recognizes Yanbu Industrial City as International Learning City
According to the Ministry of Education, the learning cities project is implemented in partnership between its Continuous Education Department and Yanbu Royal Commission.Saudi banks’ assets surpass UAE peers first time since 2007
Based on June data of Saudi and UAE central banks, the aggregate assets of Saudi banks (3.529.1 trillion) exceeded those of UAE peers (AED 3.449.2 trillion) for the first time since 2007, taking into account the official exchange rate of AED 1 equals SAR 1.02.Saudi import of plastic products climbs 18% to 456,000 tons
The import of plastic products into Saudi Arabia has shot up 18 percent to 456,000 tons in the second quarter of the current year as against 386,000 tons during the same period of last year.Saudi Arabia eyes partnerships to accelerate growth of digital economy
Saudi IT Minister, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, held meetings with his counterparts from the other countries at the Indonesian city of Bali.Saudi Arabia eases visa rules for GCC, US, UK, EU residents
The regulations came into effect after the minister of tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb signed on a ministerial decree, making it easier to visit the oil-rich kingdom.KSA’s crude advice energizes commodity markets
Inflation-fighting measures, such as hiking rates and removing stimulus, was the main driver behind the recent correction in commodities that are likely to weather headwinds from an economic slowdown with supply of key commodities being equally challenged, he adds.Saudi economy pins hope on female entrepreneurs
Saudi women, who had begun with small projects, are now creating startups and setting up factories, highlighting drastic change in business environment in the Kingdom.Work begins on world’s first model of green steam cracking unit
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--SABIC, BASF and Linde have begun work on the construction of the world's first model of an electrically heated steam cracking unit. The new technology relies on the use of electricity from renewable sources instead of natural gas, which can reduce carbon dioxide emissions from one of the...Taiba gives hotel contract to ACC
ACC won the $115m contract to build a hotel in Madinah.UAE to allow multiple-entry visas for Qatar World Cup fans
The facility will be available for the holders of the "Hayya" card issued by FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which is reserved for ticket holders and used to access Qatar during the tournament being held from November 20 to December 18.Saudi seized 700m Captagon pills smuggled via Lebanon since 2015: Envoy
Saudi Arabia has seized over 700 million narcotic pills that entered its territory via Lebanon in the past eight years, its ambassador to Beirut said Tuesday. The kingdom suspended fruit and vegetable imports from Lebanon in April last year, accusing it of inaction after seizing millions of captagon amphetamine pills...Tibbiyah buys stake in rival firm
It bought 51% stake in Innovative Care for $57 million.SPIMACO secures $335m loan
The Saudi pharma firm intends to use the capital for growth.Saudi-Thai Business Council set up to enhance trade
The Federation of Saudi Chambers announced Monday the establishment of a joint Saudi-Thai Business Council.Saudi to host second Global Artificial Intelligence Summit in Sept
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Riyadh will host the second edition of the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit from 13 to 15 September, the largest international AI event, with the participation of global policymakers and heads of technology, communications, and investment companies. The Summit, themed “Artificial Intelligence for the Good of Humanity,” is...




















































