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Saudi Venture Capital Funding Reaches New Highs as Fintech and Digital Retail Expand

Startups in Riyadh and Jeddah are attracting record levels of regional investment, with sovereign funds and international investors increasing exposure to financial technology and digital consumer businesses.
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Riyadh Season Organizers Forecast Record Attendance

Saudi event organizers and hospitality companies expect the upcoming Riyadh Season to draw record domestic and international visitor numbers as the Kingdom continues expanding i...

Saudi Arabia Expands Global Sports Investments Through Boxing and Golf

The Public Investment Fund is adding sponsorships and event-hosting agreements in boxing and golf as Saudi Arabia continues using international sport to expand its global profile.

Saudi Water Authority Expands Reverse Osmosis to Cut Desalination Energy Use

The national water authority is replacing older thermal desalination facilities with more efficient reverse-osmosis plants powered increasingly by renewable energy.

Neom Prioritizes Sindalah and Trojena as Giga-Project Spending Is Rebalanced

Neom is concentrating resources on operations at Sindalah and continuing essential construction at the Trojena mountain resort following budget adjustments across the wider deve...

Riyadh Air Accelerates Fleet and Route Planning Ahead of Commercial Launch

The Public Investment Fund-backed airline is stepping up talks with aircraft manufacturers and regulators as it prepares to establish a broad international network from Riyadh.

Saudi Aramco Raises September LPG Prices Ahead of Winter Demand

Aramco set September propane prices at $625 per tonne and butane at $660, providing new benchmarks for petrochemical buyers and Asian refiners amid volatile energy markets.

Saudi Crown Prince Holds Talks With Omani, Egyptian and Greek Leaders on Trade Routes

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman briefed the Cabinet on discussions with leaders from Oman, Egypt and Greece covering Red Sea and Mediterranean shipping security and cross-borde...

Saudi Arabia Expands Mining Partnerships for Battery and Clean-Energy Supply Chains

The Industry and Mineral Resources Ministry is signing new exploration agreements aimed at attracting foreign expertise and developing the Kingdom’s mineral resources for electr...

Saudi Arabia Launches Water Localization Projects to Reduce Reliance on Imported Technology

The government introduced new initiatives to expand domestic manufacturing of desalination and water-sector equipment as it seeks to strengthen long-term water security.

Saudi Exchange Draws More Than $1 Billion in Net Foreign Institutional Buying

Foreign investors recorded net purchases exceeding $1 billion in a single month on the Saudi market as financial reforms and privatization continue to attract international capi...

Saudi Public Investment Fund Pushes Toward $2.6 Trillion Asset Target

The Public Investment Fund is expanding holdings across private equity, sports and advanced manufacturing as it works toward a revised Vision 2030 objective of managing more tha...
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