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Bahrain Formalizes Involvement in Expo 2030 Riyadh Through Participation Agreement
Bahrain signed its participation contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh this week, advancing the Gulf state's plans for a national pavilion at the six-month world exposition scheduled to open in October…
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Saudi Retail E-Sales Jump 13.4 Percent as Overall Index Rises 9.8 Percent in Q2
The General Authority for Statistics reported on August 30, 2026, that Saudi Arabia's e-commerce sales index surged 9.8 percent in…
CST Report Places WhatsApp at Head of Saudi Messaging With Over 92 Percent Adoption
The Communications, Space and Technology Commission reported on August 27, 2026 that WhatsApp leads Saudi Arabia's messaging applications with 94.4…
Syria and Saudi Arabia Seal Transport Deals to Rehabilitate Railways and Ease Trade Flows
Syrian and Saudi ministers signed multiple agreements on transport, railways, postal services and aviation in Damascus on Thursday to support…
Royal Commission Launches Riyadh Digital District to Draw Global Tech Talent
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced on August 27, 2026 the launch of its Riyadh Digital District initiative, which…
Saudi Arabia Leads MENA Venture Investor Activity with 26 Percent Share in First Half of 2026
Saudi Arabia accounted for 26 percent of investors participating in MENA venture capital deals during the first half of 2026,…
Saudi Ministry Reports Musaned Platform Growth to 39 Countries for Domestic Worker Recruitment
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development reported on August 26, 2026 that its Musaned platform expanded recruitment to…
Fintech Lending to Saudi Industry Rises 130 Percent to SR541 Million in H1 2026
On August 26, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced that fintech financing for Saudi industrial projects climbed…
Saudi Minister Holds Paris Talks to Forge New AI Gaming and Quantum Alliances
Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha discussed expanding partnerships in artificial intelligence, gaming and quantum computing with…