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Fitch Affirms Saudi Arabia's Credit Rating While Lowering Near-Term Growth Forecast

Fitch Ratings reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's strong fiscal position but reduced its 2026 growth forecast to below one percent because of regional maritime trade disruptions, while continuing to project a stronger recovery as oil production restrictions ease.
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Public Investment Fund executives are expanding support for Saudi startups, directing more capital toward artificial intelligence, fintech, and advanced logistics companies to s...

Riyadh Tourism Surges as Esports World Cup Draws Global Visitors

The Esports World Cup in Riyadh has boosted hotel occupancy and retail activity, supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a major global center for competitive gaming and di...

Saudi Arabia Speeds Up Land Allocation for Large Renewable Energy Projects

The Ministry of Energy has streamlined land allocation procedures for private developers building utility-scale solar and wind projects as the Kingdom advances its clean energy ...

Saudi Aramco Cuts July Official Crude Prices for Asian and European Buyers

Saudi Aramco lowered official selling prices for Arab Light crude deliveries to Asia and Europe, adjusting its pricing strategy as global demand conditions and refinery margins ...

Neom Sports Club Launches Community Programs to Develop Regional Athletics

Neom Sports Club introduced new initiatives focused on local talent development, community participation, and building a stronger sports culture within the emerging Neom region.

Neom Port Expands Logistics Role to Strengthen Regional Food Supply Chains

Port of Neom announced new cargo partnerships and connectivity improvements designed to strengthen maritime logistics and support agricultural supply networks amid continued Red...

Saudi Housing Authorities Launch New Financing Program to Support Homeownership

The Real Estate Development Fund, Saudi National Bank, and National Housing Company introduced new mortgage options aimed at helping first-time buyers and supporting residential...

Saudi Non-Oil Economy Shows Resilience Despite Regional Geopolitical Pressure

Saudi economic assessments show continued strength in domestic demand, labor participation, and retail activity, helping reduce the impact of external shocks on the country’s di...

Saudi Aviation Authorities Adjust Flight Routes Amid Gulf Security Concerns

The General Authority of Civil Aviation introduced precautionary flight path changes for Saudi carriers as airlines continue operating through heightened security conditions in ...

Saudi Arabia Introduces Electronic Travel Authorization System for UK Citizens

Saudi immigration authorities launched a digital travel authorization system for British nationals, simplifying entry procedures as the Kingdom seeks to expand business travel a...

Saudi Arabia Installs More Than Ten Thousand Electric Vehicle Chargers Through Wallbox Partnership

Wallbox and Turning Point Energy have surpassed the installation of ten thousand electric vehicle chargers across Saudi Arabia, expanding charging infrastructure for brands incl...
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Spain in Ecstasy: "We Feel Unbeatable, We Taught the Whole World a Lesson"
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Norway Joins French Nuclear Deterrence Initiative in Major Shift for European Security Architecture
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United States Economic Growth Severely Downgraded to One Point Six Percent as Stagflation Fears Mount
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