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Saudi Ministry Adopts New Rules for Commercial Data Centers

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing adopted municipal regulations for commercial data centers on September 4, 2026, setting unified standards for construction, licensing and operation to support sector expansion…

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Kingdom Emphasizes Food Safety Leadership at 49th Codex Alimentarius Session in Geneva

Saudi Food and Drug Authority CEO Dr. Hisham Aljadhey is leading the Kingdom's delegation at the 49th Codex Alimentarius Commission…

Economic Council Reports Saudi Government Gains on Vision 2030 Targets in Early 2026

The Council of Economic and Development Affairs reported on July 7, 2026 that Saudi government entities had improved their performance…

Saudi Arabia Launches Package Visa Pilot to Simplify Tourist Travel

Saudi Arabia launched a Package Visa pilot on July 6, 2026, allowing eligible tourists from select markets to obtain visas…

Saudi Officials Highlight AI and Digital Tools as Vital for Water Sector Reforms

Saudi officials highlighted digital transformation and artificial intelligence as essential for water security and sustainability during Saudi Water Week, which…

Foreign Capital Investment in Saudi Private Markets Hits SAR20 Billion in 2025

Foreign private capital investment in Saudi Arabia's private markets reached SAR20 billion in 2025, accounting for about 60 percent of…

Saudi Tourism Spending Hits Record SAR304 Billion in 2025

The Saudi Ministry of Tourism said on June 29, 2026 that total tourism spending hit a record SAR304 billion in…

STA Launches Digital Gateway to Promote Saudi Summer 2026 Tourism Packages

The Saudi Tourism Authority on June 25, 2026, introduced the "Unlock More" platform in collaboration with more than 50 private…

Aramco Outlines Over 200 Supplier Opportunities at Tasheel Program Session

Saudi Aramco presented more than 210 investment opportunities to suppliers during the 15th session of its Tasheel program on June…