Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia gears up for Asian Physics Olympiad 2025 featuring talented young scientists

The 25th Asian Physics Olympiad will take place from May 4 to 12 in Dhahran 

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge 14.3 percent to $7 billion in February 2025

National non-oil exports (excluding re-exports) saw a rise of 0.7 percent, totaling SAR16.07 billion

From Riyadh to the world: Virgin Atlantic’s new route boosts global travel

Virgin Atlantic now operates daily services from London Heathrow to Riyadh

Red Sea Global launches Nammos Resort AMAALA featuring 110 keys, 20 branded residences 

Nammos Resort AMAALA will be one of eight resorts set to open in AMAALA’s first phase in a matter of months

Saudia inks deal with Airbus to acquire up to 20 wide-body aircraft

Saudia Group's order for flyadeal marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way for new long-haul services

Saudi Arabia leads regionally, secures 9th place globally and 6th in G20 in geospatial sector

The Kingdom has surged from 32nd place in 2022 to 9th in the 2025 GKI Index

Saudi Arabia and India expand cooperation in energy, health and space during PM Modi’s visit

The two leaders highlighted the agreement in the High-Level Task Force to collaborate on establishing two refineries

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar as White House confirms mid-May plans

Trump will address Ukraine and Gaza conflicts during his visit to Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. ally

New Saudization initiative targets 41 professions in tourism industry

Initiative to be implemented in three phases, with the first phase commencing on April 22, 2026 

stc, solutions ink $38 million contract to establish internet and telecommunication networks

Project enhances internal network infrastructure across nine sites in five key regions of the Kingdom

Top airport performances in Saudi Arabia for March 2025: GACA report

King Fahd Airport achieved 91 percent compliance in the latest rankings

Aramco, BYD partner to develop new energy vehicle technologies

SATC and BYD aim to foster the development of innovative technologies that enhance efficiency and environmental performance

Riyadh Air unveils business class

Delivering luxury and comfort with new cabin interiors

Saudi Arabia issues 2,853 tourism licenses by end of 2024, up 32 percent YoY 

Surge underscores the Kingdom’s dedication to advancing the tourism sector and enhancing service quality

Formula 1’s elite drivers gear up for free practice at stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Race is considered one of the season’s most prominent events due to its extensive fan and media coverage

Saudi Arabia, Indonesia ink agreement to enhance cooperation in mining sector

The MoU aims to transfer knowledge in the field of mining, mineral production and processing and mining exploration

Diriyah Company awards $1.4 billion contract for Royal Diriyah Opera House construction

With a capacity of 2,000 people, the main opera auditorium is the focal point of the venue

Saudi Arabia’s trade with Arab League nations grows 6.2 percent to $23.4 billion in Q4 2024

Saudi Arabia's trade surplus with Arab League countries significantly increased to SAR30.461 billion in Q4 2024

Saudi Arabia, France explore strengthening partnerships in healthcare sector

Discussions focused on key areas of cooperation, particularly in supporting innovation in biotechnology

Laheq: Red Sea Global unveils first island living project in Saudi

Laheq, opening in 2028, is The Red Sea's first residential-focused development with exceptional hospitality

Saudi Arabia real estate index jumps 4.3 percent in Q1 on 5.1 percent residential surge

Growth was also driven by a 10.3 percent rise in villa prices, a 1.2 percent increase in apartment prices