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Saudi Arabia Ranks Among Top Ten Global Artificial Intelligence Investors, World Bank Data Shows

World Bank data places Saudi Arabia among the world's ten largest investors in artificial intelligence, reflecting the Kingdom's push under Vision 2030 to develop advanced technology, data infrastructure and high-performance computing capabilities.
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Saudi Producer Prices Rise 8.5 Percent in June as Manufacturing Costs Increase

Saudi Arabia's Producer Price Index rose 8.5 percent in June, driven by a 9 percent increase in manufacturing goods prices as industrial production and input demand continued to...

Saudi Digital Government Experience Maturity Index Reaches 87.06 Percent

Saudi Arabia's Digital Government Authority reported that the national digital experience maturity index reached 87.06 percent, reflecting continued efforts to modernize governm...

Saudi Food and Drug Authority Launches Accelerated Review Program for Rare Disease Medicines

Saudi Arabia has introduced a National Accelerated Drug Review program to speed clinical evaluations and market approvals for breakthrough treatments for rare diseases while enc...

Saudi Inflation Reaches 1.8 Percent as Housing and Rental Costs Rise

Saudi Arabia's annual consumer inflation rate reached 1.8 percent, with housing and rental costs rising 4.2 percent and accounting for much of the upward pressure on prices as u...

Saudi Crown Prince and US Central Command Chief Discuss Regional De-Escalation and Defense Cooperation

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the commander of US Central Command held high-level talks in Saudi Arabia on regional stability, de-escalation and joint defense measures am...

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund Unveils 2026–2030 Strategy Focused on Value Creation

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has published a five-year strategy centered on improving asset efficiency and building self-sustaining economic ecosystems, with investments...

Fifteen Countries Sign Charter Establishing Maritime Defense Coalition in Jeddah

Fifteen countries have signed a charter creating a multinational maritime defense coalition headquartered in Jeddah, with the group focused on protecting navigation, internation...

Saudi Leaders Send Congratulatory Messages to Foreign Leaders on National and Diplomatic Occasions

King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman issued formal messages of congratulations to foreign heads of state marking national days and other diplomatic occasions, reflec...

Saudi Arabia Sends Congratulatory Messages to Hungary’s New President Andras Baka

King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent formal messages congratulating Andras Baka following his swearing-in as Hungary’s new president, reaffirming friendly relat...

Saudi Pro League Clubs Complete International Transfers Ahead of New Season

Saudi Pro League teams have finalized prominent international player signings and preseason training camps ahead of the new domestic campaign, increasing expectations for a comp...

Riyadh Season Announces Expanded Autumn and Winter Entertainment Program

Organizers of Riyadh Season have released preliminary plans for the autumn and winter events calendar, including international theater productions, cultural exhibitions and majo...
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