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Saudi Arabia Expands Diriyah and AlUla Tourism Projects With Multi-Billion Dollar Infrastructure Contracts

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority and the Royal Commission for AlUla have signed new multi-billion dollar contracts with international firms to expand luxury hospitality and cultural tourism infrastructure. The projects aim to increase visitor capacity and enhance access to heritage sites amid rising international demand.
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Saudi Aramco Expands Hydrogen Research to Strengthen Position in Global Clean Energy Supply Chains

Saudi Aramco has reaffirmed its commitment to hydrogen energy, increasing investment in blue and green hydrogen research. The company aims to integrate hydrogen into both domest...

Saudi Arabia Expands Climate and Desalination Research Partnerships With International Institutions

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has signed new agreements with global research institutions to advance desalination and water management technologi...

Saudi Arabia Reports Rising Participation in National Sports and Youth Development Programs

The Ministry of Sport says participation in athletics and community sports programs has increased significantly. The growth supports broader national efforts to promote public h...

Saudi Arabia Deploys AI-Enabled National Emergency Response Platform to Improve Public Safety Services

The Ministry of Interior has launched a unified digital emergency platform integrating artificial intelligence to improve incident reporting and response coordination. The syste...

Saudi Arabia Launches Venture Capital Fund to Support Early-Stage Fintech Startups

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has introduced a new venture capital initiative targeting early-stage fintech companies. The fund is designed to accelerate financial techn...

Saudi Tourism Authority Expands Air Connectivity to Secondary Cities Including Hail and Qassim

The Saudi Tourism Authority has secured new aviation partnerships to launch direct international routes connecting secondary cities such as Hail and Qassim with global destinati...

Saudi Arabia Attracts Major International Financial Institutions to Expand Regional Headquarters in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment has confirmed new licences allowing global financial institutions to expand their regional headquarters in Riyadh. The move reflects contin...

Saudi Arabia Overhauls Education Curriculum to Emphasise Coding, Robotics and Data Science

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has introduced updated curricula for secondary and higher education with a stronger focus on coding, robotics and data science. The reforms ...

Saudi Arabia Leads Regional Security and Stability Talks on Maritime and Counterterrorism Cooperation

Saudi officials have held high-level meetings with regional partners to discuss frameworks for maritime security, counterterrorism coordination and economic stability. The discu...

Saudi Arabia Reports Record Attendance at Nationwide Summer Entertainment Festivals

The General Entertainment Authority says millions of residents and international visitors attended summer events across Riyadh, Jeddah and AlUla. The growth reflects the rapid e...

Saudi Aramco Begins Construction of Multi-Billion Dollar Petrochemical Complex to Expand Downstream Industry

Saudi Aramco has started construction on a large petrochemical complex aimed at expanding downstream manufacturing capacity in the Eastern Province. The project is expected to g...

Saudi Arabia Partners With Global Technology Firms to Build Artificial Intelligence Research Hubs in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has signed agreements with international technology companies to establish AI research and training centres ...
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