Saudi Arabia

World Bank sees growth on the horizon in the GCC

The report highlights Oman’s fiscal consolidation as a noteworthy example despite it having one of the lowest projected growth rates in the region

Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce sales hit $18.5 billion in Q1 2025, up 56 percent YoY

The number of transactions via Mada cards exceeded 370 million during the quarter 

GCC-listed companies attract $4.2 billion in foreign inflows in Q2 2025, highest since Q4 2022

Saudi Arabia led June inflows with $971 million, followed by the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar 

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil PMI climbs to three-month high of 57.2 in June as hiring growth surges

Employment levels surged sharply, marking the fastest rate of job creation since May 2011 

Cityscape Global returns to Riyadh in November 2025, set to draw over $5 trillion in capital with 450+ exhibitors

Under the theme “The Future of Urban Living,” the event is sponsored by MOMAH and REGA, organized by Tahaluf

Saudi Arabia and Indonesia sign deals worth $27 billion in energy, aviation fuel services

Bilateral trade between the two nations reached $ 31.5 billion during the past five years

Saudi Arabia boosts crude oil exports to highest in over a year ahed of OPEC meeting

The Kingdom's oil exports rose by 450,000 bpd in June, reaching 6.33 million bpd

Saudi Crown Prince approves multiple agreements with Italy, Russia for visa exemptions

Another agreement was signed with Algeria to combat organized crime and enhance security cooperation

Saudi Arabia puts micro-credentials at the center of a skills-first hiring revolution

98 percent of employers in the Kingdom adopting skills-based hiring practices

Saudi banks’ lending momentum accelerates 5.4 percent on corporate loan growth in Q1 2025

Saudi Arabia's aggregate loan-to-deposit ratio rose to 106.1 percent, the highest in recent quarters

Saudi Arabia’s PIF reports 18 percent asset growth reaching $1.51 trillion by 2024

The Fund announced 25 percent revenue increase driven by major portfolio companies

Grade A warehouse demand grows as Saudi Arabia transforms into global logistics hub

Kingdom's dynamic environment attracts significant capital from global institutional investors, who are moving away from Grade B/C warehouses

Saudi Arabia climbs 14 spots to rank 13th in global intellectual property rights enforcement

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property led efforts to enhance the IPR enforcement ecosystem.

Saudi Arabia’s unemployment rate hits new low of 2.8 percent in Q1 2025

The unemployment rate among Saudi citizens in the first quarter of 2025 reached 6.3 percent

How Saudi Arabia accelerated Vision 2030 in 2025: Major projects, global forums, and FIFA World Cup 2034 hosting win

The Kingdom is diversifying its economy with strategic investments in tourism, entertainment, and technology sectors 

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signs $205 million GCC power grid expansion

The project is a key component of the UAE’s long-term strategy to diversify and modernize its energy infrastructure, in alignment with the UAE Energy Strategy 2050

Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus hits $3.8 billion in April 2025, with China as top export destination

Exports totaled $24.1 billion, showcasing resilience in the trade sector 

How fiscal policy, increased public spending are shaping GCC economic resilience in 2025

Total public spending in GCC countries is projected to reach $542.1 billion in 2025 

Addleshaw Goddard strengthens Middle East operations with new office in ADGM

The move marks a significant milestone in Addleshaw Goddard's strategic growth across the Middle East

Saudi Arabia closes June 2025 issuance of sukuk program at $627.8 million

The sukuk issuance was divided into five tranches, each with different maturities and sizes 

Non-oil activities in Saudi Arabia surge by 5.3 percent in 2024, reports GASTAT

Non-oil growth indicates positive trends across various economic sectors in Saudi Arabia for 2024

UAE’s GPSSA announces date for June 2025 pension payments disbursement

June 2025 pension payments total AED834,511,656.49, reflecting a significant increase from last year

Saudi Arabia’s GACA, U.K. forge one-stop security deal to streamline procedures for passengers

Streamlining procedures eliminates re-screening, reducing wait times and optimizing airline scheduling efficiency 

Saudi Arabia launches second set of standard incentives for industrial sector to attract investments, accelerate growth

This incentive program is designed to enable the domestic production of goods that are not yet manufactured in Saudi Arabia