Syria interim president arrives in Saudi Arabia for first foreign visit

Syria’s transitional President Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday in his first foreign trip since he assumed power, local media has reported. Syrian state news agency Sana earlier […]
Fitch affirms Saudi Arabia rating at ‘A+’; outlook stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Saudi Arabia’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at ‘A+’ with a Stable Outlook, the agency said on Friday. Fitch indicated the rating reflects the Kingdoms strong […]
Arab foreign ministers reject Trump call for transfer of Palestinians

Arab foreign ministers on Saturday rejected any transfer of Palestinians from their land under any circumstances, presenting a unified stance against US President Donald Trump’s call for Egypt and Jordan to […]
Saudi banking sector dominating TASI trading, latest report reveals

Saudi Arabia’s banking sector led trading on the Kingdom’s stock exchange in 2024’s fourth quarter with a 17 percent market share, according to Tadawul’s latest report. The industry was responsible […]
Green Horizons: Saudi Arabia’s sustainable tourism drive planting seeds for economic growth

Eco-friendly holiday destinations being developed across Saudi Arabia are positioning the Kingdom as a leader in sustainable tourism, a host of experts have told Arab News. Aligning with the Vision […]
Saudi Arabia building the ‘most complex structure known to man,’ says developer
Saudi Arabia is set to build the “most complex structure known to man” as part of a major architectural project within the New Murabba development, according to the head of […]
Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grows 4.4%: GASTAT
Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product saw an annual expansion of 4.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking its highest growth in two years, official data showed. According to flash […]
Saudi labor market transformation ‘spectacular,’ says former Swedish minister

Countries around the world can take lessons from the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s labor market, a former Swedish employment minister has insisted. Speaking to Arab News on the sidelines of […]
Clinton praises Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 for unlocking human potential

Former US President Bill Clinton praised Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiatives on Wednesday, highlighting their role in creating new opportunities for individuals to realize their full potential. Speaking on the […]
Saudi Arabia opens door for foreign investment in Makkah and Madinah real estate

Foreigners can now invest in Saudi-listed companies owning real estate in Makkah and Madinah, following a landmark decision by the Saudi Capital Market Authority. Effective immediately, the move aims to […]