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Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026

Saudi Arabia Reports Record International Visitor Spending in Second Quarter

The Ministry of Tourism has reported record levels of international visitor expenditure in the second quarter, driven by strong performance in Riyadh, Jeddah, and AlUla, reflecting continued growth in tourism following expanded visa access and global promotion efforts.

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Saudi Arabia Launches Major Archaeological Partnership to Expand AlUla Excavation Projects

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Saudi Arabia and India Expand Trade and Technology Investment Cooperation

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Saudi Arabia Opens Rare Disease Research Center With Global Biotechnology Partners

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Jeddah Islamic Port Records Record Cargo Throughput Amid Rising Regional Trade

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Saudi Arabia Opens New Mining Exploration Tenders for Strategic Mineral Resources

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has launched new international exploration tenders for strategic mineral reserves, advancing efforts to position the Kingdom as a ...

Saudi Arabia and United States Renew Defense Cooperation and Joint Training Programs

Saudi Arabia and the United States have renewed defense cooperation discussions alongside joint military training exercises, reinforcing ongoing collaboration on regional securi...

Saudi Arabia Attracts Record Foreign Investment Into Special Economic Zones

The Ministry of Investment says Special Economic Zones across the Kingdom have recorded their highest levels of foreign direct investment in the latest quarter, with internation...

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