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Saudi Arabia Unveils Plan to Add 30 New International Flight Routes by 2027

The General Authority of Civil Aviation has announced plans to connect Riyadh and Jeddah with 30 additional global destinations by 2027. The expansion targets key markets in Asia, Africa and South America to support trade, tourism and aviation growth.
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Saudi Arabia Reports 10 Percent Rise in Foreign Direct Investment Applications

The Ministry of Investment reports a 10 percent increase in foreign direct investment applications in the latest quarter. Interest is strongest in renewable energy, manufacturin...

Saudi Arabia Expands Cooperation With China on Port Modernisation and Maritime Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia’s Ports Authority has signed an agreement with Chinese firms to modernise port infrastructure and expand maritime logistics capacity. The initiative aims to strengt...

Saudi Arabia Launches National Desalination Efficiency Programme to Cut Energy Use

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has launched a new initiative aimed at improving desalination efficiency across major plants. The programme targets a 15 perce...

Diriyah Set for New Luxury Hotel Openings as Heritage District Development Accelerates

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority has confirmed that several international luxury hotel brands will open properties in the historic district later this year. The expansion ...

Saudi Arabia and South Korea Expand Cooperation on Nuclear Energy and Desalination Technology

Saudi Arabia and South Korea have agreed to expand cooperation on small modular nuclear reactors and advanced desalination technologies. The partnership is aimed at strengthenin...

Saudi Arabia Reports Record Attendance at Nationwide Summer Cultural Festivals

The General Entertainment Authority says summer cultural festivals, concerts and performances across Riyadh, Jeddah and Abha have reached record attendance levels. The results r...

Saudi Arabia Eases Foreign Investment Rules to Attract Global Institutional Capital

The Capital Market Authority has introduced new regulatory measures to simplify market entry for foreign institutional investors. The reforms are designed to deepen capital mark...

Saudi Arabia Accelerates Nationwide Digital Health and Telemedicine Expansion

The Ministry of Health has launched an expanded rollout of digital healthcare systems and telemedicine services across the country. The programme aims to improve access in rural...

Saudi Arabia Expands Global Sports and Entertainment Investments Through Public Investment Fund

The Public Investment Fund has increased its minority stakes in several international sports and entertainment organisations. The expansion forms part of a broader strategy to d...

Saudi Arabia Hosts Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics

Riyadh has hosted a two-day international summit on artificial intelligence governance, ethics and industrial use cases. The event brought together policymakers and technology l...

Saudi Arabia Issues 20 New Mining Licences for Copper, Gold and Phosphate Exploration

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has issued 20 new exploration licences targeting copper, gold and phosphate deposits. The move supports Saudi Arabia’s strategy to...
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