Saudi Arabia

Aramco CEO: Transitioning to net-zero emissions could incur costs of up to $200 trillion

Nasser stated that history shows new energy sources complement rather than replace traditional oil and gas

stc Group expands Saudi Arabia’s 5G network to over 9,500 sites, enhances connectivity during 1446 AH Hajj season

stc became the region's first operator to commercially launch services using low-band spectrum

UAE, Saudi Arabia venture into the U.S. LNG space

Gulf countries are expanding their overseas presence and creating partnerships as part of growth plans

Strawberry Moon shines over Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region, occurring once every 18.6 years

The Strawberry Moon, a rare event, marks the last full moon of the year 1446 AH

Saudi Arabia, Netherlands forge agriculture agreements with investments surpassing $114 million

The agreements focus on advancing technologies in the environmental, water, and agricultural sectors

Saudi Arabia’s entertainment market to reach $6.1 billion by 2033: Report

Customers' increased disposable income has greatly contributed to the growth of Saudi Arabia's entertainment industry

Saudi Arabia launches 1447 AH Umrah season, opens visa and permit issuance

International pilgrims can apply for Umrah permits through the Nusuk app starting June 11

Top fastest-growing jobs, industries for fresh-grads in Saudi Arabia for 2025 revealed by LinkedIn 

Education emerges as the fastest-growing sector, driven by Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiatives

U.K.-Saudi Investment & Partnership Summit to spotlight transformative forces shaping the future of U.K.-Saudi relations

Summit will highlight new approaches to investment and public-private partnerships that overcome key barriers to growth

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