GDP

Saudi Arabia’s expenditure on research and development surges by 17.4 percent to $6 billion

The workforce in the R&D field increased by 12.2 percent, bringing the total number of employees to 49,337

Saudi Arabia sees 27 percent surge in incoming tourists over 9 months, says tourism minister 

By the end of 2023, tourism contributed 5 percent to GDP, with a goal of reaching 10 percent by 2030

How achieving gender equality could add $21 trillion to global GDP

Empowering women benefits business, as research shows diverse boards outperform non-diverse ones by 20 percent 

Saudi Arabia attracts 2.5 million tourists to 80 global sporting events

Vision 2030 seeks to increase the sporting sector’s contribution to the Kingdom's GDP to $4.8 billion by 2030

Saudi economy grows 64 percent to $1.09 trillion in nominal GDP from 2016 to 2023, says Finance Minister

Al-Jadaan projected a 4.6 percent growth rate for non-oil GDP in Saudi Arabia in 2025 

Gold prices edge up slightly as safe-haven assets gain traction

President-elect Trump threatens new trade tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, sparking fears of a trade war

Gold prices rise after Trump proposes new tariffs

With Trump back in focus, the precious metals market may see some uncertainty ahead

Universal AI adoption to increase global real trade growth by 14 percent by 2040, says WTO

By enhancing trade logistics, overcoming language barriers, and minimizing search and match costs, AI can make trade more efficient

S&P upgrades Ras Al Khaimah’s economy to ‘A/A-1’ with stable outlook

Ras Al Khaimah's real GDP growth will average about 4 percent over 2024-2027 on ongoing tourism and infrastructure projects

Egypt central bank keeps overnight interest rates unchanged

Egypt's annual headline inflation remained broadly stable for the third consecutive month, at 26.5 percent in October 2024

UAE sustains role as key regional hub for trade, business, travel: World Bank

This prominence is due to the country's successful economic diversification and reduced reliance on oil 

How are UAE, Saudi Arabia leading way in sustainable tourism?

Despite the clear benefits of sustainable tourism, several challenges and barriers hinder its implementation