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Saudi Arabia's Economy Contracts in Second Quarter as Non-Oil Growth Continues

Flash estimates showed Saudi Arabia's economy contracted 4.8% in the second quarter because of temporary disruptions to oil output, while the non-oil economy continued to expand by 0.6% year on year.
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Riyadh Expands Summer Entertainment Programme

Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority has unveiled an expanded calendar of concerts, theatre performances, comedy shows and immersive attractions to encourage domestic ...

Saudi Tourism Authority Launches Global Autumn Travel Campaign

The Saudi Tourism Authority has begun international marketing campaigns promoting destinations including AlUla, the Red Sea and Asir to attract more overseas visitors during the...

Saudi Research Centre Expands Quantum Computing and Semiconductor Partnerships

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology has signed new international agreements to advance research in quantum computing, semiconductor manufacturing and advanced materials.

Saudi Arabia Reports Continued Growth in Small Businesses

Official statistics showed ongoing expansion in small and medium-sized enterprises across retail, technology and manufacturing, supporting employment and economic diversificatio...

National Water Company Accelerates Urban Infrastructure Upgrades

Saudi Arabia's National Water Company is expanding pipeline and wastewater treatment projects in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province while deploying smart water management t...

Saudi Red Sea Authority Tightens Standards for Coastal Tourism

The Saudi Red Sea Authority has introduced stricter environmental and navigation regulations for marine tourism and yacht operations to support sustainable coastal development.

Saudi Labour Ministry Highlights Anti-Trafficking Reforms

Marking the UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development highlighted expanded worker protections backed by more than 120,0...

Saudi Central Bank Reports Strong Foreign Exchange Reserves

The Saudi Central Bank said robust foreign exchange reserves and healthy banking sector liquidity continue to support financial stability despite changing global interest rate c...

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Domestic Supply Chain Management

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services has introduced enhanced coordination measures with private operators to improve freight movement, protect transport corridors an...

Port of Neom Expands Operations to Boost Global Trade Links

The Port of Neom has introduced round-the-clock terminal operations and deeper integration with surrounding industrial projects to strengthen its role as a logistics hub connect...

Saudi Arabia Advances National Artificial Intelligence Initiative

Government agencies and technology companies are expanding the Kingdom's Year of Artificial Intelligence programme, deploying AI applications across healthcare, logistics and fi...

Saudi Aramco Maintains Export Recovery and Flexible Global Pricing

Saudi Aramco continues to adjust crude prices across key international markets while restoring exports to near pre-crisis levels despite regional shipping disruptions.
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