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Saudi Central Bank Expands Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

The Saudi Central Bank admitted additional digital payment startups into its regulatory sandbox as it seeks to encourage fintech development while maintaining consumer protection and anti-money laundering safeguards.
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Saudi Arabia Reaches Gulf Cup Semi-Finals

The Saudi national football team advanced to the Gulf Cup semi-finals after completing the group stage, setting up a knockout match against regional opposition.

Saudi Arabia Expands Defense and Economic Cooperation With Asian Partners

Saudi defense and trade officials concluded talks with Asian partners and signed memoranda covering supply chains, joint industrial projects and regional security cooperation.

Diriyah Development Advances Heritage Restoration and Hotel Construction

Construction is progressing on the Diriyah development near Riyadh, including heritage restoration, luxury hotels and museum spaces centered on Saudi Arabia’s historical identity.

Saudi AI Authority Signs New Partnerships With Global Technology Companies

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority agreed to new collaborations with international software companies focused on training engineers, expanding supercomputing c...

Saudi Arabia Expands Coastal Desalination Infrastructure

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture is advancing several reverse-osmosis desalination projects using more energy-efficient technology to increase water supplies f...

Saudi Humanitarian Agency Expands Emergency Aid Airlifts

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center carried out multiple airlifts delivering food, medicine and shelter materials to populations affected by conflict abroad.

Saudi Tourism Authority Launches Autumn Campaign for AlUla, Asir and Riyadh

Saudi Arabia launched an international tourism campaign promoting AlUla, Asir and Riyadh to travelers in European and Asian markets during the autumn and winter seasons.

Saudi Arabia Tightens Food Import Testing and Traceability Rules

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority introduced stronger laboratory testing and traceability requirements for imported agricultural products and food shipments.

Riyadh Prepares to Host Global Aviation Industry Forum

Riyadh is preparing to host the 31st World Route Development Forum in October, bringing airline executives, airport operators and tourism officials together to discuss internati...

Saudi Arabia Tightens Environmental Rules for Red Sea Tourism Projects

The Saudi Red Sea Authority introduced new conservation requirements for maritime tourism operators, resorts and yachting projects along the western coast to protect coral reefs...

Saudi Citizen Unemployment Falls Further in Second Quarter

The General Authority for Statistics reported another decline in unemployment among Saudi citizens, supported by private-sector hiring and labor localization policies across non...
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