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International Visitors to Saudi Arabia Stay Longer and Spend More

A Visa travel study found inbound visitors spent an average of SAR 10,405 per trip, while half reported using artificial intelligence tools for travel inspiration or itinerary planning.
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Saudi Civil Defense Tests Emergency Readiness During Brief Weather Alerts

Emergency authorities activated precautionary public-safety systems across several western and central areas, with alerts later lifted without significant disruption to routine ...

Saudi and Hungarian Universities Expand Clean-Energy and Battery Research Cooperation

Academic institutions in Riyadh and Debrecen are broadening joint research programmes in solid-state energy storage, advanced materials and sustainable industrial technologies.

Gamra Mountain Resort Opens 30 Luxury Suites in Al Baha

The new Mantis-operated mountain resort has opened in southwestern Saudi Arabia with 30 suites, expanding the region’s higher-end ecotourism and hospitality offering.

Riyadh and Neom Giga-Projects Continue Infrastructure and Residential Construction

Major urban development projects in Riyadh and Neom are continuing work on transport infrastructure, renewable energy networks and residential districts in line with long-term d...

Saudi Airports Maintain Passenger Processing During Elevated Regional Security Conditions

King Khalid International Airport and King Abdulaziz International Airport reported steady passenger operations, supported by biometric clearance systems as international traffi...

Saudi Football Federation Approves National-Team Preparation Programme

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has reviewed technical and development plans for national teams ahead of upcoming Gulf Cup and AFC Asian Cup competitions.

Saudi Football Federation Confirms Kuwait as Host of December Super Cup

The Saudi Super Cup will be played at Kuwait’s Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium from December 19 to 23, featuring Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, Al-Qadsiah and Al-Kholood.

Lenovo and MemryX Partner on Edge AI Deployment in Saudi Arabia

Lenovo and MemryX have signed an agreement to develop power-efficient edge artificial intelligence platforms for industrial operations, smart-city infrastructure and video manag...

Arabian Pipes Signs SAR 19 Million Steel Coating Contract With Saudi Aramco

Arabian Pipes Company has signed an 11-month contract worth about SAR 19 million to provide steel pipe coating services for Saudi Aramco.

US Visitors Record Highest Average Spending Among Saudi Arabia’s Inbound Markets

Travellers from the United States spent an average of SAR 21,530 per trip to Saudi Arabia, giving the market the highest average expenditure among the international visitor grou...

Brent Crude Trades Near $110 as Regional Supply Risks Persist

Global energy markets are tracking elevated crude prices as disruptions to pipelines and maritime routes increase concerns over Middle Eastern oil supplies and transport security.
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