Miscellaneous

Riyadh Season 2024 attracts 2 million visitors in first week, says GEA chairman

Season features five main areas: Boulevard World, Kingdom Arena, Boulevard City, The Venue and Al-Suwaidi Park

Saudi Fund for Development invests $205 million in Serbia for agriculture, education, and energy projects

The funds will create jobs, boost the economy, and enhance Serbia’s global standing 

Saudi Arabia launches air bridge to support Lebanon

This aid reflects the Kingdom's commitment to ongoing humanitarian efforts for individuals and nations in need

Saudi’s Arabian Mills lists and starts of trading on Saudi exchange

The IPO consisted of 15.39 million ordinary shares, accounting for 30 percent of the company’s total issued share capital

Saudi Central Bank issues compliance, internal audit principles for finance, real estate refinance companies

This initiative is part of SAMA's supervisory responsibilities aimed at ensuring the stability and growth of the financial sector

Diriyah breaks Guinness World Record with largest AI assistant showcase on Saudi National Day

The event showcased over 500 Amazon Echo devices with Alexa during the 94th Saudi festivities

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry visits U.S. as non-oil exports reach $2.68 billion

The visit aims to boost cooperation in industry and mining, strengthen bilateral relations, and attract investments to the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia climbs 25 spots to 4th globally, 1st regionally in UN digital services index

The Kingdom ranked seventh in the e-participation index, with Riyadh placed third among 193 global cities 

Saudi fund to finance $41-million infrastructure rehabilitation project in Dominica

This initiative aims to boost socio-economic growth and improve residents' quality of life 

Saudi Arabia concludes participation in G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting, signs pact with Brazil for peaceful space collaboration

The meeting included bilateral talks with Brazil and India on cooperation in the space economy and related technologies

Saudi Arabia, Brazil unite to elevate joint efforts in space science and technology

The agreement details collaboration in space activities, such as science research and remote sensing

Saudi Arabia secures top ranking in the UN Global Cybersecurity Index 2024 through comprehensive national strategies

Saudi Arabia's exceptional performance across all five pillars highlights its leadership in this domain

Saudi events industry projected to grow from $2.38 billion in 2024 to $3.45 billion by 2029: Report

The Kingdom is becoming a dynamic center for high-profile events and large-scale gatherings 

Saudi Central Bank confirms Q4 2024 as launch period for ‘Samsung Pay’ service in Kingdom

Samsung Pay provides secure payments, letting users manage digital cards in the Samsung Wallet app

24 Fintech: Saudi Arabia to increase number of fintech companies to 525 by 2030 

By the end of Q2 2024, the number of Fintech companies in the Kingdom reached 224, exceeding the target of 168

Saudi fund deploys $20 billion globally in 50 years

800+ development projects have been funded by SFD since inception

Saudi Arabia to reap $13.3 billion from Esports and gaming by 2030: Report

Tech and government investments are transforming the Kingdom's esports sector, creating 39,000 jobs by 2030

Jeddah Season 2024 attracts 1.7 million visitors to 52-day cultural and entertainment extravaganza

The season invited visitors to explore Jeddah's historic UNESCO site, preserving 400 years of ancient social life

Aramco Stadium: 47,000-seat venue in Al Khobar to host upcoming 2027 AFC Asian Cup games

Stadium and surrounding masterplan span over an area of around 800,000 square meters

NEOM’s social responsibility programs benefit 50,000 people: Report

The mega-project awarded 26 projects to companies in Tabuk, helping 583 people secure employment

Saudi Arabia confident in 2034 World Cup bid, featuring rising football stars

The bid reflects Kingdom’s efforts to achieve the sports goals of Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia raises retirement age to 65 in new social insurance law

GOSI stated that the statutory retirement age for individuals affected by the amendments would range between 58 and 65 years

Visa’s ‘She’s Next’ returns to Saudi Arabia with inaugural ‘She’s Next in Gaming’ event

The Kingdom is home to around 23.5 million gamers, 48 percent of whom are women