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Saudi Arabia's Tourism Sector Reaches 14.1% of GDP, World Travel and Tourism Council Says

Travel and tourism contributed 14.1% of Saudi Arabia's gross domestic product, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, highlighting the sector's growing role in the Kingdom's economic diversification.
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Saudi Arabia Prepares for International Sports and Esports Events Across Major Cities

Saudi sports authorities and national federations are finalizing preparations for international championships, boxing events and esports tournaments scheduled across Riyadh, Jed...

Saudi Arabia's Food and Drug Authority Tightens Nationwide Consumer and Food Safety Inspections

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has intensified inspections across retail markets and distribution hubs to enforce food safety, quality and consumer protection requirements.

Saudi Arabia's Tourism Ministry Moves to Raise Service Standards Across Luxury Hospitality

Saudi tourism authorities are consulting on workforce requirements for luxury hotels and resorts as the Kingdom expands its hospitality sector and seeks to improve service quality.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy Confirms Jazan Refinery Fire Extinguished Without Widespread Casualties

Saudi emergency crews extinguished a localized fire at a Jazan refinery facility, after which technical teams began safety inspections and restoration procedures.

Riyadh Expands AI-Powered Traffic Management and Public Transport Infrastructure

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Red Sea Global and Neom Accelerate Renewable Energy and Water Infrastructure Projects

Red Sea Global and Neom are advancing construction of renewable-energy microgrids, desalination facilities and hospitality projects across northwestern Saudi Arabia while mainta...

Saudi Arabia and Asian Partners Expand Trade and Technology Cooperation

Saudi economic delegations are pursuing deeper partnerships with major Asian industrial and technology economies covering supply chains, advanced manufacturing joint ventures an...

Saudi Arabia Proposes Minimum Staffing Requirements for Luxury Hotels and Resorts

The Ministry of Tourism has opened a draft regulatory framework for public consultation that could require luxury hotels and resorts to meet minimum staffing levels of up to thr...

Neom's Enowa Commissions Oxagon Substation to Raise Industrial Power Capacity to 3.15 Gigawatts

Enowa has commissioned the Bulk Supply Point South substation at Oxagon, increasing available electricity capacity to 3.15 gigawatts to support expanding industrial operations a...

Saudi Arabia's PIF Advances 2026-2030 Investment Strategy to Expand Non-Oil Economy

The Public Investment Fund is implementing its 2026-2030 strategic framework, focusing on domestic economic ecosystems, strategic asset value and sustainable contributions to th...

Saudi Arabia Advances Artificial Intelligence Strategy During 2026 Year of AI

Saudi government agencies are accelerating artificial intelligence adoption, digital infrastructure investment and public awareness programs as the Kingdom promotes 2026 as its ...
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