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Saudi Economy Forecast to Rebound to 6.1% Growth in 2027

A survey of international economists projects Saudi gross domestic product growth of about 0.6% in 2026 before accelerating to 6.1% next year as oil production normalises and non-oil activity continues expanding. ([Saudi Gazette][4])
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Grand Mosque Muezzin Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Madani Dies at 51

Sheikh Ibrahim bin Adel Al-Madani, a longtime principal muezzin of the Grand Mosque in Makkah known for the dawn call to prayer, has died at the age of 51. ([Saudi Gazette][17])

Saudi Finance Ministry Joins Global Public-Sector Accounting Talks in Ghana

A Saudi Ministry of Finance delegation participated in International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board meetings in Accra covering accounting modernisation and sustainabil...

Saudi Foreign Ministry Hosts World Law Day Forum on International Rules and Emerging Technology

The Prince Saud Al Faisal Institute of Diplomatic Studies hosted legal experts and officials in Riyadh for discussions on international law and the regulatory challenges created...

Saudi Tourism Campaign Promotes AlUla and Asir Ahead of Cooler Travel Season

Saudi tourism authorities are increasing international promotion of heritage, mountain and luxury destinations including AlUla and Asir as the Kingdom seeks to attract more visi...

King Khalid International Airport Advances Terminal Expansion Preparations

Riyadh airport authorities are progressing terminal-capacity upgrades and operational changes as Saudi Arabia prepares for continued growth in international passenger traffic. ...

Saudi Capital Markets Maintain Institutional Participation Amid Regional Volatility

Saudi financial markets are recording resilient trading volumes and steady institutional participation as investors navigate shifting energy prices and broader regional uncertai...

Saudi Aramco Keeps September Gasoline Prices Stable

Saudi Aramco has maintained domestic prices for Gasoline 91 and 95 in September while adjusting contract pricing for propane and butane in response to regional energy-market con...

Saudi Foreign Minister Joins GCC Coordination Talks Ahead of UN General Assembly

Prince Faisal bin Farhan joined Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers in New York to coordinate positions on regional security and issues before the 81st United Nations Gen...

Red Sea International Film Festival Postpones Sixth Edition to Late 2027

The Red Sea Film Foundation has postponed the sixth edition of its Jeddah festival to the fourth quarter of 2027, while its year-round film funding and development programmes wi...

Saudi Arabia Introduces Unified National Framework for Regulatory Inspections

The National Center for Inspection and Oversight has introduced a common framework for government inspections built around risk-based supervision, transparency and more predicta...

Saudi Building Permits Rise 15.5% in July as Construction Activity Strengthens

Saudi Arabia issued 5,828 building permits in July, up 15.5% from June and 4.4% from a year earlier, according to preliminary data from the General Authority for Statistics. ([...

Prince Faisal bin Bandar Receives Four-Year Extension as Riyadh Governor

King Salman has extended Prince Faisal bin Bandar’s tenure as governor of the Riyadh region for another four years by royal decree. ([Al Riyadh][8])
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