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Saudi Arabia Backs $15 Billion in AI, Cloud and Technology Investment After LEAP 2026

The Saudi Cabinet highlighted $15 billion in domestic and foreign investment commitments tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure, venture capital and data center development following the LEAP conference in Riyadh.
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Saudi Arabia Declares September 23 Paid National Day Holiday

The government confirmed September 23, 2026, as a mandatory paid holiday for employees in the private and nonprofit sectors across the Kingdom.

Neom Sports Club Prepares to Host Saudi League Champion Al Hilal

Neom Sports Club is set to face reigning champion Al Hilal in the Roshn Saudi League as investment continues to expand the commercial profile of domestic football.

Saudi Tadawul Index Slips 0.2% Amid Regional Tensions

The Tadawul All Share Index closed near 11,000 points on turnover of almost SAR4 billion as investors weighed resilient non-oil data against geopolitical and energy-market uncer...

Saudi Event Show Draws More Than 5,500 Industry Professionals to Riyadh

International organizers, technology suppliers and government representatives gathered in the capital as Saudi Arabia continues expanding its entertainment, sports and business-...

Saudi Arabia Promotes Red Sea Fisheries Protection at UN Food Agency Meetings

Saudi officials in Rome reaffirmed commitments to combat illegal fishing and strengthen sustainable fisheries management as part of national food-security and environmental poli...

Saudi Arabia Backs UK Ban on Goods From Israeli Settlements

Saudi Arabia and seven other Islamic countries welcomed Britain’s decision to prohibit imports produced in Israeli settlements, reiterating support for Palestinian sovereignty.

Saudi Arabia Registers 26 New National Parks in Global Protected-Area Database

More than 5,000 square kilometers across 26 parks were added to the World Database on Protected Areas as the Kingdom pursues its goal of protecting 30% of terrestrial and marine...

Saudi Delivery Sector Processes 132 Million Orders as Digital Commerce Expands

Delivery and e-commerce activity grew 30% in the second quarter of 2026, with 132 million orders processed as online consumer spending continued to rise.

Saudia Cargo Plans to Double Fleet and Expand Use of AI

The freight carrier intends to increase its aircraft fleet while deploying artificial intelligence for route planning and operational management across its global logistics netw...

Riyadh Air Launches Direct Flights to Manila

The PIF-backed airline began Boeing 787 services between Riyadh and the Philippines, adding its 13th international destination and expanding Saudi connectivity with Southeast Asia.

PIF Launches Al-Khafji Gulf Coast Tourism Development

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund unveiled a 20-square-kilometer development featuring 16,000 homes and 1,400 hotel rooms as it expands domestic tourism infrastructure.

Global Companies Expand Investment in Saudi Gas and Desalination Infrastructure

International suppliers including JSW Infrastructure and Welspun Corporation are increasing capacity and investment to support Saudi natural-gas transmission and water-desalinat...
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