Riyadh

UAE oil imports to Japan reach 31.07 million barrels in July 2024, 49.1 percent of total

Arab oil made up 97.8 percent of Japan's imports, totaling 61.92 million barrels

Celebrating Emirati Women’s Day: Visa’s ‘She’s Next’ returns to UAE with third edition

The third edition supports women entrepreneurs in publishing, fashion, food, and more over several months

Visa-free travel to Sri Lanka: UAE, Saudi Arabia, and 33 other countries granted access

Saudi Arabia ranked third as a potential market for Sri Lankan tourism in June 2024

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman International Airport: Four world-class design and engineering firms to lead development

New master plan includes several terminals, six runways, and a multi-asset real estate area

Saudi Arabia’s logistics master plan to be launched at the upcoming GLF 2024 in October

Over 10,000 participants, including heads of state, ministers, and industry leaders, will convene in Riyadh

Riyadh Air partners with CONCACAF to connect football fans worldwide

This partnership will boost brand awareness among a large, passionate audience, setting the stage for the 2025 launch

The Helicopter Company expands to meet aviation’s changing needs

Innovation and strategic partnerships enable Saudi’s commercial helicopter operator to stay ahead of the curve

GCC, Indonesia initiate talks for comprehensive deal to boost trade and investment

The proposed agreement aims to enhance cooperation, streamline investment regulations, and create new jobs

King Salman Stadium: Saudi Arabia’s 92,000-seat sports arena to be one of the world’s largest

Stadium to feature royal box with 150 seats, 120 hospitality suites, 300 VIP seats, and 2,200 seats for dignitaries

Five Saudi cities shine on IMD Smart City Index 2024: Report

Smart cities in the Kingdom have relied on AI and IoT technologies to enhance quality of life

Saudi Arabia reveals designs for world’s tallest sports tower in Riyadh

The tower stands tall at 130 meters, encompassing 84,000 sqm of world-class facilities

E-commerce in Saudi Arabia sees 17.47 percent surge with 40,697 new records in Q2 2024

Riyadh topped the regions in Saudi Arabia for issuing e-commerce records, with 16,535 commercial records

Saudi real estate sector contributes 5.9 percent to GDP, hits $169.5 billion in transactions

The sector recorded more than 280,000 transactions since the beginning of 2024

Saudi hospitality revenue to rise 7.5 percent in next 4 years, fueled by tourism and Vision 2030

The GCC hospitality sector's revenue is expected to reach $48.1 billion by 2028

Residential Q1 sales transactions up by 77 percent year-over-year in Riyadh

Prime office rents in Riyadh rose 14.5 percent, while Grade A and B rents increased 11.8 percent and 10.3 percent

Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airport tops GACA rankings: Report

GACA report assesses 11 operational performance standards to enhance services and traveler experiences

Saudi Arabia set to launch new air carrier later this year: GACA Vice President

The move falls in line with the country's ambitious plan to reach 250 global destinations by 2030

Future Aviation Forum 2024 seals 47 agreements worth $19 billion

The Saudi aviation sector contributed $53 billion to the country's economy and supported around 958,000 jobs nationwide

Aviation sector contributes $53 billion to Saudi GDP: Report

The sector supports 241,000 jobs, with a further estimated 717,000 jobs in the tourism sector

Saudi Arabia’s flynas to broaden UAE network, add flights to DWC, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah

With this expansion, the number of routes connecting Saudi Arabia and the UAE will increase to nine

Retail tourism: How shopping drives economic activity

Dubai and Riyadh are notable global shopping destinations