Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia targets 340,000 more jobs for nationals as Nitaqat Mutawar new phase launches

New phase will enhance Saudi participation in the labor market and economic growth 

Saudi banks set for strong 2026 lending growth amid Vision 2030 project boom

S&P Global forecasts $75 billion corporate loan surge for Saudi banks

Structuring sustainable funding for Saudi Arabia’s mega infrastructure projects: Pathways to long-term success

A sustainable funding model must ensure long-term viability, transparency, and adaptability for mega projects

Saudi Arabia, Meta explore partnership opportunities in AI, LLMs, and metaverse

Minister Alswaha's visit to Meta sets stage for major AI innovations in the Kingdom

Visitor ID now accepted for opening bank accounts in Saudi Arabia

SAMA's decision allows visitors to open bank accounts using the official Visitor ID document

Saudi Arabia-Norway bilateral trade grows 360 percent to $828 million between 2020 and 2024

Both countries are keen to expand cooperation in logistics, shipping, fisheries, advanced manufacturing, tourism, digitalization, healthcare, education and creative industries

Gas surge puts Saudi Arabia on track to end oil burn by 2030

Statistics compiled from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) show that direct oil burn averaged 943,000 b/d during the first half of this year even as electricity demand soared by 10 percent year-on-year

Experience-driven commerce to boost Saudi Arabia’s lifestyle retail landscape

The arrival of luxury branded experiences marks a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s retail evolution

Redefining value in Saudi Arabia’s food economy

As Saudi consumers demand health, convenience and affordability, the kingdom’s food economy is becoming a proving ground for new value creation

Saudi Arabia, Japan expand bilateral cooperation, ink 13 deals in key sectors

The agreements between Saudi Arabia and Japan cove healthcare, infrastructure and logistics sectors

Cruise Saudi launches inaugural AROYA ship at Jeddah Islamic Port

AROYA’s maiden voyage will depart Jeddah on December 16, taking passengers on a three-night journey across the Red Sea

Saudi Arabia records strongest non-oil activity growth in 16 months: PMI

Saudi Arabia's PMI rose from 56.9 in October to 59 in November, marking the fourth consecutive month of expansion

Saudi Arabia issues first marina operator licenses in Yanbu and Al-Lith

By licensing these new marinas, Saudi Arabia also aims to improve infrastructure and promote sustainable tourism along the Red Sea coast

Saudi Arabia’s Hail region receives nearly 1.1 million tourists in first half of 2024

This total includes around 170,000 international travelers and more than 907,000 domestic visitors 

Program HQ to propel Riyadh’s new office spaces to 6.3 million sqm by 2026: Report

Riyadh has recorded the highest national increase in Grade A office lease rates over the last 12 months at 31 percent

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy to grow 4.4 percent in 2025 amid projects boom: Report

IMF expects 3.5 percent non-oil growth for the full year of 2024, similar to the official estimate of 3.4 percent

Cityscape Global 2024: Residential offers, financing solutions advance Saudi home ownership targets

The second day saw the announcement of an impressive $3.36 billion worth of new projects and strategic agreements in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s population growth, expat inflows to raise residential real estate demand: S&P

Total number of real estate transactions across all asset classes surged by 38 percent to just over 106,700 in the first half of 2024

42 percent of Saudis plan to start businesses in three years: Report

Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial drive is at an eight-year high

Saudi women entrepreneurs on the rise since Vision 2030 launch: Report

Among the high-income economies, Saudi Arabia reported the highest total entrepreneurial activity rate for women at 23 percent

Saudi Arabia drives coastal tourism growth, issues first six licenses for tourist yacht agents

SRSA aims to cultivate a dynamic coastal tourism sector that contributes to realizing the goals of Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector grows for third consecutive month in October, PMI rises to 56.9

Non-oil sector's contribution is projected to exceed 52 percent of the overall GDP and grow beyond 4 percent in 2024