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LEAP 2024: Saudi Arabia to host 3rd edition of tech event in March
Saudi Arabia

LEAP 2024: Saudi Arabia to host 3rd edition of tech event in March

LEAP 2024 is set to welcome more than 1,800 global tech exhibitors.

NEOM and MDLBeast launch mega beach club on $500 billion Sindalah Island project
Hospitality & Tourism

NEOM and MDLBeast launch mega beach club on $500 billion Sindalah Island project

Mega project launches first destination amidst ambitious transformation plans

Saudi Arabia launches $373 million road projects in Makkah
Logistics

Saudi Arabia launches $373 million road projects in Makkah

Improving transportation network and serving pilgrims

Qatar’s Islamic fintech market set to grow to $4 billion by 2027: Report
Qatar

Qatar’s Islamic fintech market set to grow to $4 billion by 2027: Report

Qatar is home to 24 of the 417 identified Islamic fintech firms globally.

Alibaba forges strategic partnerships with local Gulf companies
MENA

Alibaba forges strategic partnerships with local Gulf companies

Chinese E-commerce giant strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia and the UAE

Saudi Arabia’s 2023 budget generates $322.6 billion in revenues
Banking & Finance

Saudi Arabia’s 2023 budget generates $322.6 billion in revenues

Non-oil revenues in 2023 surged by 11 percent YoY

Saudi Arabia closes February sukuk issuance at $2.09 billion
Markets

Saudi Arabia closes February sukuk issuance at $2.09 billion

Issuance was divided into three tranches

Four Saudi cities ranked in the ‘Smart Cities Index’ in 2023
Saudi Arabia

Four Saudi cities ranked in the ‘Smart Cities Index’ in 2023

Kingdom aims for 10 Saudi cities in top 50 global rankings

Red Sea Global secures $533 mn financing deal for luxury hotel on Shura Island
Hospitality & Tourism

Red Sea Global secures $533 mn financing deal for luxury hotel on Shura Island

Investment bolsters Saudi Arabia's tourism sector, supports Vision 2030

Boeing confirms establishing regional HQ in Saudi Arabia
Logistics

Boeing confirms establishing regional HQ in Saudi Arabia

Move reflects Saudi Arabia's growing influence in aviation sector

SAR records over 10 percent growth in cargo transport in 2023
Logistics

SAR records over 10 percent growth in cargo transport in 2023

Partnership agreements forge path for enhanced logistics and industrial development

stc Group partners with iBASIS to boost IoT connectivity in MENA
Saudi Arabia

stc Group partners with iBASIS to boost IoT connectivity in MENA

Enhancing global communication and driving digital transformation in the region