Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia’s domestic tourism flourishes in 2024 with 44 percent growth in bookings

While iconic cities such as Makkah, Riyadh and Madinah remain central tourism hubs, emerging destinations are becoming increasingly popular 

Saudi Arabia issues $12 billion triple-tranche bond, oversubscribed by three times

The total order book reached around $37 billion, which equals an oversubscription of 3 times

Saudi Arabia’s GASTAT launches new micro data center for accurate statistical data access

The initiative aims to empower decision-makers through data-driven insights

Diriyah Company launches $310 million substations to power future development

Diriyah and Wadi Safar electricity substations will be operated by Saudi Electricity Company

Saudi PIF completes $7 billion inaugural murabaha credit facility

This financing arrangement is backed by a broad consortium of 20 international and regional financial institutions

Riyadh Metro complete and operational with launch of sixth and final line

This line runs 41 kilometers from Jeddah Road to the Second Eastern Ring Road, parallel to Khashm Al Aan in the east 

Saudi Arabia trade balance surplus grows 30 percent to $5.5 billion in October 2024

This represents an increase of over $1.06 billion compared to September

Saudi Arabia leads global shift in data and AI in 2024, achieves top ranks in key indicators

Saudi Arabia has achieved first place globally in several areas, including the Government Strategy for AI Pillar

Saudi women’s labor force participation hits 36.2 percent in Q3 2024

Among Saudi nationals, the labor force participation grew by 0.7 percentage points in Q3 2024, reaching 51.5 percent

British explorer to embark on historic foot journey across Saudi Arabia on January 1

The expedition will span a 2,500 kilometers over the course of five months