Saudi Arabia

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

Global gender gap closes to 68.8 percent yet full parity remains 123 years away, says WEF

Iceland led the rankings for the 16th year running, followed by Finland, Norway, the United Kingdom and New Zealand

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

GCC economic growth to strengthen to 3.2 percent in 2025, 4.5 percent in 2026: World Bank

The UAE's growth is projected at 4.6 percent in 2025, and 4.9 percent in 2026 and 2027

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

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