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Saudi Construction Activity Surges 82% as PIF Takes a Back Seat and Private Investment Gains Momentum

Saudi construction growth has accelerated sharply in 2026 despite changes in government-backed project spending. Contractor awards reached $32 billion during the first half of...

Saudi Arabia Raises $3.25 Billion Through Two-Tranche Sukuk as Strong Investor Demand Supports 2026 Borrowing Plans

Saudi sukuk attracted strong investor interest as Riyadh raised $3.25 billion through a new two-tranche issuance. The latest transaction highlights Saudi Arabia’s continued access...

Saudi Construction Activity Surges 82% as PIF Takes a Back Seat and Private Investment Gains Momentum

Saudi construction growth has accelerated sharply in 2026 despite changes in government-backed project spending. Contractor awards reached $32 billion during the first half of...

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Saudi Construction Activity Surges 82% as PIF Takes a Back Seat and Private Investment Gains Momentum

Saudi construction growth has accelerated sharply in 2026 despite changes in government-backed project spending. Contractor awards reached $32 billion during the first half of...

Saudi-UAE Payment Delays Raise Costs for Businesses and Disrupt Cross-Border Trade

Payment delays between Saudi Arabia and the UAE are creating growing challenges for businesses. Companies now face longer transfers, additional checks, and higher transaction...

Saudi Arabia Raises $3.25 Billion Through Two-Tranche Sukuk as Strong Investor Demand Supports 2026 Borrowing Plans

Saudi sukuk attracted strong investor interest as Riyadh raised $3.25 billion through a new two-tranche issuance. The latest transaction highlights Saudi Arabia’s continued access...

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Saudi Arabia Lifts Cabotage for Charter Flights

Saudi Arabia cabotage for charter flights has taken a major step in boosting its aviation sector by removing cabotage restrictions. This move allows international charter...

GCC tax shift drives fiscal sustainability

The GCC tax shift marks a new era in the region’s economic strategy. Gulf countries now prioritize fiscal stability and long-term growth. Previously known for low taxes,...

Saudi Arabia Maintains Stability Amid External Debt Growth

Saudi external debt growth continues to show strength as external debt rises. The increase comes as part of the nation’s Vision 2030 push, which...

Saudi Arabia Sees Sharp Rise in Gold Jewellery Demand in 2025

The Saudi gold jewellery trend continued to grow strongly during the first quarter of 2025. Despite high gold prices, shoppers in Saudi Arabia kept...

Saudi Arabia and Qatar Settle Syria’s World Bank Arrears to Boost Reconstruction

The World Bank support for Syria have decided to jointly pay Syria’s $15 million debt to the World Bank. This move unlocks critical World...

Qatar and Saudi Arabia Deepen Strategic Cooperation in Doha

Qatar and Saudi strategic cooperation gained momentum this week during high-level talks in Doha. On Tuesday, leaders from both nations gathered to strengthen bilateral...

Saudi Arabia Sees Big Opportunity for AI-Powered PCs

Saudi Arabia is seeing a major opportunity in the market for AI-powered PCs. A new survey revealed that only six per cent of people currently...

Saudi Credit Facilities Expand to Boost Non-Oil Exports

Saudi Arabia is scaling up its efforts to support global trade. As part of this, Saudi credit facilities more than doubled recently. This growth...

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Media Growth with New Leadership

Saudi Arabia is taking bold steps to grow its media sector with a strong focus on trusted media solutions. In this context, the country has...

Saudi Islamic finance drives strong global growth

Saudi Arabia continues to lead in global Islamic finance. The Saudi Islamic finance market is growing fast, backed by Vision 2030. Strong sukuk activity...

Saudi Arabia Tourist VAT Refund Begins

Saudi Arabia now allows tourists to claim back the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) they pay during their visit. The Saudi Arabia VAT refund system, launched...

Saudi Arabia IP Reforms Boost Global Innovation Ranking

Saudi Arabia IP reforms continue to strengthen the Kingdom’s position in the global innovation landscape. The country recently moved up in the Global Intellectual...