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Saudi Arabia Implements New General Education Framework

Saudi Arabia’s new General Education System strengthens national oversight of schools while expanding the regulated role of private and non-profit providers as the government seeks to improve educational quality and broaden investment in...

PIF Launches 2026-2030 Strategy With Greater Focus on Returns and Domestic Investment

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has begun a new five-year strategy centred on investment efficiency, private-sector participation and six domestic economic ecosystems, including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, tourism and NEOM.

Saudi Aramco Halts October Crude Deliveries to European Refiners After Pipeline Attack

Saudi Aramco has told European refining customers they will receive no crude under long-term contracts in October after a drone attack forced the shutdown of the kingdom’s East-West Pipeline, tightening an already strained global oil mar...

Saudi Cybersecurity Federation Hosts International Developer Competition in Riyadh

Thousands of technology specialists are gathering in Riyadh for a hackathon focused on cybersecurity and smart-city applications, with private-sector sponsors supporting new technology projects.

Riyadh Season Expands Winter Entertainment and Combat Sports Programme

Saudi entertainment authorities are preparing a new Riyadh Season schedule featuring international sporting events, championship boxing and theatrical productions.

Saudi Leadership Holds Diplomatic Talks on Regional De-escalation

Senior Saudi officials have hosted international delegations for discussions covering Middle East security, economic cooperation and humanitarian coordination as regional tensions remain elevated.

Diriyah Expands Heritage Development Around Traditional Najdi Architecture

The Diriyah development is advancing restoration and infrastructure work designed to preserve historic mud-brick architecture while expanding the district’s cultural and tourism facilities.

KAUST Advances High-Efficiency Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cell Research

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology continue to improve perovskite-silicon tandem solar technology, with recent work focused on raising efficiency and stability for potential future commercial deployment.

Saudi Food and Drug Authority Expands Digital Pharmaceutical Traceability

Saudi regulators are continuing to strengthen digital tracking of pharmaceutical supply chains to improve medicine safety, identify counterfeit products and increase visibility from import or production through distribution.

SABIC Reports Stronger Performance Supported by Specialty Chemicals

Saudi petrochemical producer SABIC says demand for engineering polymers and sustainable packaging materials helped support its latest operating performance across major industrial complexes.

Saudi Arabia Opens Solar-Powered Desalination Facility in Eastern Province

Water authorities have commissioned a reverse-osmosis desalination facility supported by dedicated photovoltaic generation to serve growing residential and industrial demand.

Saudi Ports Report Higher Container Throughput and Faster Vessel Handling

King Abdulaziz Port and Jeddah Islamic Port are recording stronger cargo activity as automated terminal systems and customs digitisation improve handling efficiency.

Red Sea Global Advances Solar-Powered Luxury Resort Developments

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea tourism projects are expanding high-end island resorts supported by dedicated solar and battery microgrids as developers pursue lower-impact tourism infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia Expands International Air Links Through New Aviation Agreements

Civil aviation authorities are pursuing expanded bilateral air-service agreements to increase flight frequencies and direct international routes in support of tourism and logistics growth.

Saudi Tourism Reports Strong International Visitor Growth

Saudi tourism authorities are reporting continued growth in international arrivals through Riyadh and Jeddah, supported by visa reforms, new hospitality capacity and major cultural and sporting events.

Neom Accelerates Development of Coastal and Mountain Tourism Destinations

Developers behind Neom are advancing infrastructure and hospitality projects across its coastal and mountain destinations as Saudi Arabia expands tourism capacity under Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia Adds More Artificial Intelligence Content to School Curriculum

Education authorities are expanding artificial intelligence instruction across Saudi schools, adding new curriculum units intended to strengthen digital literacy and prepare students for technology-intensive industries.

Saudi Arabia Expands AI Diagnostics Across Public Healthcare

The Health Ministry is extending artificial intelligence-supported diagnostics and clinical decision tools across public hospitals as Saudi Arabia seeks faster patient assessment and more efficient healthcare delivery.

Saudi Arabia Develops National Governance Standards for Artificial Intelligence

Saudi data authorities are strengthening rules for responsible artificial intelligence use across government and commercial applications, with existing principles covering fairness, privacy, security, reliability, transparency and accoun...

Saudi Electricity Company Expands Financing for Power-Grid Modernisation

Saudi Electricity Company is securing large-scale financing to support capital investment in electricity infrastructure as the Kingdom upgrades transmission networks and prepares for additional renewable-energy capacity.

Public Investment Fund Expands Vision 2030 Portfolio Across Technology, Tourism and Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund continues to increase investment across technology, renewable energy, tourism, manufacturing and logistics as it drives the Kingdom’s long-term economic diversification programme.

Aramco and PIF-Backed Companies Expand Saudi AI Infrastructure Investment

Saudi Aramco and companies backed by the Public Investment Fund are increasing investment in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence infrastructure and domestically controlled digital capabilities across the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia Advances Jafurah Gas Expansion to Increase Domestic Supply

Saudi energy authorities are progressing the second phase of the Jafurah unconventional gas development, a multibillion-dollar programme intended to expand natural gas production and provide additional feedstock for domestic industry.

Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Exchange Strikes as Regional Security Risks Intensify

Saudi air defences have intercepted Houthi drones and missiles as Saudi-led forces and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis exchange attacks, renewing concerns over regional escalation and threats to energy and shipping routes.

King Salman Humanitarian Aid Centre Expands Assistance Across Global Crisis Zones

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has launched additional medical, food and shelter programmes for communities affected by conflict and disasters, extending assistance to more than one hundred twenty thousand people in r...

Riyadh to Host Business Forum on Saudi and Middle East Five-Year Outlook

Around one hundred fifty business leaders, investors and policymakers are expected in Riyadh on September twenty-nine for a forum examining growth prospects and commercial opportunities across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and N...

Saudi Aviation Authority Tightens Safety and Airspace Protocols at Major Airports

The General Authority of Civil Aviation has strengthened operational security and airspace-management procedures at major Saudi airports as regional tensions place greater focus on maintaining uninterrupted passenger and cargo traffic.

Saudi National Water Company Accelerates Desalination and Wastewater Projects

The National Water Company is advancing new desalination and wastewater infrastructure across several provinces as Saudi Arabia invests in long-term municipal water security and treatment capacity.

Saudi Arabia Expands Technical Training for Robotics, Mechanics and Renewable Energy

The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation is developing specialised programmes with international industrial partners to prepare Saudi workers for jobs in robotics, advanced mechanics and renewable energy engineering.

Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Healthcare Systems Across Public Hospitals

The Ministry of Health is rolling out integrated electronic health records and automated patient-management tools across major public hospitals in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province to improve clinical efficiency and patient services.

Saudi Arabia Advances Land Restoration and Desertification Programmes

Saudi environmental authorities are expanding vegetation restoration, native tree planting and land rehabilitation as part of national efforts to combat desertification and restore degraded ecosystems.

Saudi Arabia Expands Tourism Investment in Makkah and AlUla

Tourism authorities are advancing new hospitality, heritage and eco-tourism projects in Makkah and AlUla as Saudi Arabia expands accommodation and visitor infrastructure for growing international tourism.

Saudi Industrial Development Fund Expands Financing for Advanced Manufacturing

The Saudi Industrial Development Fund is extending financing for advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and mineral-processing projects as the Kingdom seeks to localise more industrial production and strengthen domestic value chains.

Saudi Arabia Trains More Than One Million People in Artificial Intelligence

Saudi Arabia has surpassed its target of training one million people in Artificial Intelligence, with national programmes covering practical AI use, digital skills, responsible technology and ethical standards.

Saudi Aluminium Demand Could Rise 80 Percent as 2034 World Cup Projects Accelerate

Saudi Arabia’s aluminium demand could reach about one point eight million tonnes annually by 2030 as major infrastructure development and preparations for the 2034 FIFA World Cup increase requirements for construction materials.

Saudi Arabia Issues 268 Industrial Licences as 149 Factories Begin Production

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources reported more than two point two three billion riyals of investment linked to new industrial licences as Saudi Arabia continues expanding its manufacturing base under the National Industrial...

Monsha’at and STC Bank Launch $1.33 Billion Financing Programme for Saudi SMEs

Saudi Arabia’s Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority and STC Bank have agreed to provide up to five billion riyals in Shariah-compliant financing to micro, small and medium-sized companies, expanding access to digital funding fo...

Saudi Public Investment Fund Assets Surpass $900 Billion

The Public Investment Fund has grown assets under management beyond nine hundred billion United States dollars while continuing large-scale domestic investment intended to support Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy and economic diversificati...

PIF Expands Saudi Artificial Intelligence Strategy Through HUMAIN

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is using HUMAIN to build domestic Artificial Intelligence infrastructure spanning data centres, cloud computing, advanced models and applications as the Kingdom seeks a larger role in the global tech...

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Red Sea Security Coordination After Cross-Border Attacks

Saudi defence authorities and regional partners are increasing maritime and security coordination to protect territorial waters, energy infrastructure and major trade routes as attacks continue to threaten shipping and civilian sites.

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Reaffirm Security of Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Shipping Routes

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed the importance of protecting freedom and security of navigation through the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz during talks on regional st...

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