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Public Investment Fund Creates $1 Billion Venture Capital Program for Saudi Startups

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has launched a new venture capital initiative focused on early-stage technology companies, providing funding support for domestic startups in emerging sectors.
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Saudi Arabia Reports Continued Decline in Youth Unemployment as Private Hiring Rises

The General Authority for Statistics reported that unemployment among Saudi nationals continues to fall, supported by increased private sector recruitment and government labor m...

Saudi Education Ministry Launches Global Research Partnerships in Strategic Sciences

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has introduced twenty research fellowship programs with leading international universities to strengthen work in biotechnology, materials sc...

Saudi Wildlife Authority Expands Conservation Programs Across New Protected Areas

The National Center for Wildlife has launched new biodiversity initiatives covering ten additional protected areas, focusing on native species protection and habitat restoration...

Saudi Arabia Expands Red Sea Maritime Security Cooperation With Regional Partners

Saudi naval authorities and regional counterparts have conducted joint maritime security exercises aimed at protecting key shipping routes and commercial transit corridors in th...

Saudi Investment Ministry Attracts More Multinational Headquarters Commitments in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment said new incentives for regional headquarters have secured more than fifty corporate commitments over the past six months, supporting Riyad...

Saudi Central Bank Introduces New Rules to Accelerate Digital Banking and Fintech Growth

The Saudi Central Bank has finalized a regulatory framework simplifying requirements for digital banks and fintech companies as the Kingdom pushes toward greater financial techn...

King Abdullah Port Records Highest Container Volumes as Saudi Logistics Sector Expands

Saudi Ports Authority data shows King Abdullah Port achieved record container throughput in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting continued investment in Saudi Arabia’s marit...

Riyadh Season Expands International Entertainment Program With New Events and Venues

Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority is expanding plans for the upcoming Riyadh Season with more international sports, music, and theatrical events to support cultural...

Saudi Arabia Expands International Hydrogen Research Partnerships to Develop Clean Energy Exports

The Ministry of Energy has signed three international research agreements focused on low-carbon hydrogen technologies as Saudi Arabia seeks to build future export capabilities i...

Saudi Arabia Launches Vocational Training Programs to Support National Workforce Development

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has introduced new training programs for Saudi citizens in advanced manufacturing, renewable energy maintenance, and hospi...

Saudi Arabia Strengthens African Partnerships on Food and Energy Security

Saudi officials have concluded talks with East African partners focused on agricultural investment and food supply cooperation as the Kingdom works to secure long-term access to...
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