Business & Finance

Madinah region is emerging as a promising hub for turning date palm waste into value-added products, using the scale of its palm and date sector to develop new investment opportunities within the

Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce sector is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by widespread smartphone adoption, advanced digital infrastructure, changing consumer behavior and the continued growth of online services and platforms. E-commerce has increasingly become

Since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030 in April 2016, Saudi Arabia has embarked on a comprehensive transformation spanning the economy, society, technology, tourism and quality of life. The vision was designed

The first Syrian Industries Exhibition has concluded in Jeddah, bringing together more than 160 Syrian companies and factories in an initiative aimed at expanding access for Syrian products to the Saudi market

The Netherlands can play a valuable role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in clean and green energy, while the Kingdom’s capital, market scale and investment capabilities could help accelerate joint projects, according

Saudi Arabia’s security, stability, investment environment and advanced infrastructure are positioning the Kingdom as a promising market for the development of next-generation automated air mobility, according to Yvonne Winter, CEO of FlyNow

Taibah University and Mowaamah have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening the integration between academic education and professional training, enhancing students’ and graduates’ readiness for the labor market, and developing the

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has issued a circular suspending the completion of advance arrangements for transit containers requiring onward transportation through Saudi ports, as the authority continues to monitor container flows,

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice has launched the “Early Settlement” service through the Najiz platform, enabling beneficiaries to seek consensual solutions for financial claims through flexible settlement options, including reducing claim amounts,

Diriyah Company has signed a SAR 2 billion ($533 million) financing agreement with Arab National Bank to support the development of a portfolio of branded hospitality residences in Diriyah and Wadi Safar,

Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) contributed to 329,000 job opportunities for Saudi citizens during the first half of 2026, marking a 23% increase compared with the same period in 2025.

Riyadh Air routes now stretch into three South Asian markets after the Saudi carrier began flying to Lahore on 16 August, capping a month of expansion that has taken the airline from

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, has announced an increase in the localization rate for project management professions in the private

Saudi Arabia’s business environment recorded strong activity during the first half of 2026, with nearly 46,900 new businesses entering the market, highlighting continued growth in commercial activity and an expanding private-sector base

Disclosures filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) show that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) holds approximately 154.1 million Class A shares in SpaceX, highlighting the Kingdom’s growing presence in

Saudi Arabia’s SPARK and Oman’s Arkan have signed a strategic partnership agreement to launch a land logistics corridor linking the Kingdom with Oman, in a move aimed at strengthening transit operations, improving

Saudi Arabia’s railway network recorded more than 83 million passenger journeys during the first half of 2026, representing an increase of at least 16% compared with the same period last year, according

Saudi Automotive Services Company (SASCO) has signed an agreement to sell a property owned by its subsidiary, Oil Services Company, in Jeddah for SR44.5 million ($11.87 million) as part of its ongoing