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Riyadh Season Draws Record Attendance Across Entertainment Events

The General Entertainment Authority said attendance at recent Riyadh Season sporting and musical events exceeded expectations, supporting efforts to expand domestic entertainment offerings and consumer spending.

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Saudi Arabia and Egypt Sign Red Sea Cooperation Agreement

Officials from Riyadh and Cairo have agreed to collaborate on maritime safety, environmental protection and tourism development along the Red Sea, strengthening ties between the...

Saudi Arabia Expands Robotic Surgery and Telemedicine Services

The Ministry of Health has deployed new robotic surgery systems and expanded telemedicine capabilities in hospitals across Abha, Jazan and Tabuk to improve healthcare access out...

National Development Fund Launches Financing Program for Technology Startups

New low-cost financing facilities are intended to help emerging technology firms and entrepreneurs access capital and accelerate innovation across the Saudi digital economy.

Saudi Arabia Targets Global Leadership in Esports and Gaming

The Ministry of Sport has announced a major investment program to build dedicated esports venues following recent international gaming events in Riyadh, supporting ambitions to ...

Diriyah Company Expands Luxury Hospitality Portfolio

New agreements with international hotel operators are expected to strengthen Diriyah’s position as a global cultural and lifestyle destination while attracting substantial priva...

Saudi Arabia Launches New Digital Skills Program for Young Professionals

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology plans to train more than ten thousand Saudis in software development, data analytics and artificial intelligence over t...

Public Investment Fund Expands Holdings in Automotive and Battery Companies

New regulatory filings show the sovereign wealth fund has increased investments in international automotive and battery technology firms as part of its strategy to strengthen ex...

Saudi Arabia and Japan Expand Cooperation on Hydrogen and Advanced Manufacturing

Officials from Riyadh and Tokyo have signed a new agreement covering hydrogen technologies, circular carbon economy initiatives and advanced manufacturing standards, reinforcing...

NEOM Reports Progress on The Line and Trojena Developments

The NEOM Authority said construction milestones have been achieved on both The Line and the Trojena mountain destination, with advanced autonomous construction technologies bein...

Ministry of Energy Launches New Renewable Power Tenders in Qassim and Hail

Saudi Arabia has opened bidding for four major solar projects as it works toward its goal of generating half of the Kingdom’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Capital Market Authority Eases Rules to Support IPO Activity

New regulatory measures are designed to simplify public listings for medium-sized companies and attract greater participation from domestic and international institutional inves...

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