Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia sees 3.1 percent increase in industrial production index for April 2025

Mining and quarrying sub-index grew by 0.2 percent while manufacturing surged by 7.4 percent 

Saudi Arabia to implement midday outdoor work ban for private sector starting June 15

Guidelines aim to reduce heat-related injuries and enhance overall productivity in workplaces

Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grows 3.4 percent in Q1 2025, says GASTAT

Growth was driven by a 4.9 percent expansion in non-oil activities and a 3.2 percent growth in government activities

stc Group successfully supports over 1.6 million pilgrims with advanced digital solutions during 1446 Hajj season

In Mina, AI-based predictive analytics optimized load distribution, boosting data traffic by over 30 percent

GCC leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on successful Hajj Season 1446 AH

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed praised the safe and peaceful pilgrimage facilitated by King Salman’s leadership 

Saudi Arabia’s LEAP tech event expands to Asia with LEAP East 2026 in Hong Kong

The collaboration is expected to deliver a substantial boost to business tourism and generate strong economic impact

FIFA, PIF announced a global partnership for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025

The partnership expands PIF’s global footprint in sports and reflects a shared commitment with FIFA to fuel growth and engagement in football

stc group deploys AI-powered network to ensure seamless connectivity for Hajj pilgrims

The system positions Saudi as a global leader in digital readiness for large-scale events

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector surges to 55.8 in May 2025 fueled by construction boom

New order volumes rebounded significantly, propelled by heightened demand and robust sales performance

Saudi Aramco completes $5 billion bond issuance

Bond issuance was structured in three tranches as part of its Global Medium Term Note Program 

droppRWA and RAFAL Real Estate to launch Saudi Arabia’s first tokenized real estate transaction

The initiative allows citizens to invest in high-value assets starting from just a few Riyals

STC Bank wins Temenos’ Fast Track Growth award for remarkable user adoption

User-friendly features and instant transfers have fueled STC Bank's notable expansion in three months 

Red Sea International Airport boosts service quality with new five-year ground handling agreement

SGS will oversee passenger services and all apron operations to enhance airport competitiveness 

flynas launches direct flights from Riyadh to Damascus starting June 5

The addition of Damascus marks a significant milestone in flynas's growth and expansion plans

WeRide launches robotaxis in Saudi Arabia, advancing Vision 2030 with smart mobility and traffic tech

This initiative supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by enhancing road safety and traffic management 

Saudi Arabia, China strengthen financial cooperation in tax policy and capital markets

Discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and improving international financial institutions

Global Water Organization begins operations in Riyadh under Saudi Crown Prince’s patronage

The organization seeks to drive innovation and improve access to sustainable water resources globally 

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power inks strategic deals in Malaysia with potential investments of up to $10 billion

Partnership with MIDA to explore the development of up to 12.5GW of power generation capacity by 2040

Eid al-Adha 2025: Crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia – Holiday dates announced

Residents in Saudi Arabia can look forward to a four-day holiday, beginning from Thursday, June 5

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports rise 13.4 percent to $21.6 billion in Q1 2025

China remained the main destination for Saudi Arabia's exports, accounting for 15.7 percent of total exports in Q1 2025

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait announce first major oil discovery in North Wafra since mid-2020

Crude oil flowed from the Wara reservoir in the North Wafra (Wara-Burgan-1) well at a rate exceeding 500 barrels per day

Eid al-Adha 2025: Saudi Exchange announces 6-day holiday

The Supreme Court has called upon Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of Dhu al-Hijjah on Tuesday evening

Saudi Arabia’s digital economy contribution to GDP soars to 15.6 percent in 2023

Imports of ICT goods soared to SAR54.9 billion, marking a 19.9 percent increase in 2023