A transformation is sweeping through Saudi Arabia’s legal landscape, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s journey towards modernisation and transparency. With a focus on aligning with global ...

Which strategies are being implemented to develop tourism following the Covid-19 pandemic? AHMED AL KHATEEB: In the wake of the pandemic, Saudi Arabia is continuing its journey to transform its ...

GCC countries have been actively pursuing workforce nationalisation policies to reduce their reliance on expatriate workers and create sustainable employment opportunities for their growing local ...

Saudi Arabia’s economy is diversifying under Vision 2030, with strong growth in the digital economy and government-led giga-projects. While oil activity slowed in 2023, tourism income surged 38%, ...

Despite the ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds experienced by the global economy, one area of the international financial system that has shown steady progression is digital payments.

Amid Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East, Taiwan Strait and elsewhere, global military expenditure increased 6.8% to reach $2.4trn in 2023 – the highest level ever ...

Saudi Arabia’s ICT sector is the largest in the MENA region, with a total value of SR166bn ($44bn) and contributing approximately 4% to the Kingdom’s GDP. Growth is propelled by the widespread digital ...

Saudi Arabia’s financial services sector has undergone rapid growth and structural transformation in recent years, driven by regulatory reforms, increased foreign investment, digital innovation and ...

Impact investment – which is purposely designed to generate tangible social and environmental benefits alongside financial returns – presents promising risk-adjusted prospects. This type of investment ...

In 2023 Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector witnessed substantial growth, driven by a combination of regulatory reforms, economic diversification and increased awareness of risk management. The sector’s ...

Amid the backdrop of dynamic shifts in global trade patterns and technological advancement, Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence (AI) are substantially reshaping manufacturing landscapes in ...

Saudi Arabia holds 17% of global oil reserves and is the birthplace of Islam, giving it significant geopolitical importance. Since its independence in 1932 and the discovery of oil in 1938, the ...