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Saudi Arabia Establishes New Economic Substance Rules for Special Economic Zones

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority introduced economic substance requirements for companies operating in designated special economic zones, including King Abdullah Economic City, Ras Al Khair, Jazan and dedicated cloud-computing hubs.
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Saudi Weather Authorities Issue Wind and Dust Warnings Across Hail and Northern Regions

The National Center for Meteorology issued warnings for strong winds and dust in Hail and surrounding northern areas, urging motorists and logistics operators to take precaution...

Houthi Movement Claims Drone Attacks on Saudi Aramco Jazan Refinery

The Yemen-based Houthi movement claimed drone attacks targeting Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery on the Red Sea coast, while security and firefighting measures limited disruption a...

Saudi Arabia Plans Autumn Cultural Festivals Across Riyadh, Jeddah and AlUla

Saudi cultural and entertainment authorities have finalized schedules for autumn festivals, international concerts and heritage exhibitions as the Kingdom seeks to sustain touri...

Saudi Green Initiative Reports Progress in Reforestation and Desert Rehabilitation

Saudi environmental authorities reported progress in planting millions of native trees and rehabilitating degraded land under the Saudi Green Initiative, with projects aimed at ...

Saudi Red Sea Authority Updates Rules for Luxury Yachts and Marine Tourism

The Saudi Red Sea Authority introduced revised licensing and safety requirements for luxury yachts and marine tourism operators as the Kingdom seeks to expand high-end coastal t...

Saudi Arabia Accelerates Digital Transformation Across Hospitals and Medical Centers

The Ministry of Health is deploying artificial intelligence diagnostic tools and unified electronic health records across medical facilities to improve coordination of patient c...

Saudi Arabia Reports Progress in National Artificial Intelligence and Technology Training

The Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence launched new training academies focused on machine learning, cloud computing and cybersecurity to develop the Kingdom’s ...

Saudi Arabia Advances Neom Infrastructure Plans for The Line, Trojena and Oxagon

Neom has outlined infrastructure plans for upcoming phases of The Line, Trojena and Oxagon, including sustainable transport, desalination networks and zero-carbon power systems.

Saudi Arabia Begins Early Hajj Preparations With Delegations From More Than 75 Countries

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun preparatory meetings with officials from more than 75 countries to coordinate pilgrim logistics and operational planning well ahead of t...

Saudi Aramco Expands International Refining and Petrochemical Investments

Saudi Aramco is continuing to expand its downstream portfolio through refining and petrochemical investments in Asia and Europe, strengthening long-term outlets for its crude pr...

Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank Maintains Strong Foreign Reserves and Monetary Stability

The Saudi Central Bank said the Kingdom continues to hold robust foreign exchange reserves, providing liquidity and monetary support to domestic banks as global financial condit...
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