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 construction and real estate sectors are booming as the Kingdom continues on its path to comprehensive socio-economic transformation under Vision 2030. It is currently a world leader ...

Interview: Munir Eldesouki, CEO, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology What role do research and development (R&D) initiatives play in enhancing Saudi Arabia’s competitive edge in the global ...

Saudi Arabia’s industrial and mining sectors are linchpins of the country’s diversification and privatisation initiatives. Local content requirements, upgrades in ...

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 ...

Interview: Ibrahim Neyaz, CEO, National Technology Development Programme How does the development of the innovation ecosystem within the ICT sector contribute to the economic transformation outlined ...

Interview: Yaser Al Onaizan, CEO, National Centre for Artificial Intelligence In what ways can artificial intelligence (AI) and big data contribute to the objectives of Vision 2030? YASER AL ONAIZAN: ...

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 ...

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 ...