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  • Driving Reductions in Emissions: Unlocking the Potential of Fuel Economy Targets in Saudi Arabia

    The adoption of more stringent fuel economy standards represents a pivotal pathway toward achieving net zero emissions in the transportation sector. By steadily increasing the fuel efficiency of vehicles, this approach drives a gradual but consistent decline in emissions. When coupled with the simultaneous integration of electric and alternative fuel vehicles into the market, the goal of net zero emissions becomes increasingly feasible.

  • Saudi Arabia announces major labour law changes; maternity leave extended, new notice rules, more paid leave

    Wide ranging changes include the extension of maternity leave, paid leave for the death of a sibling and defined notice periods for indefinite contracts. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development indicated that the recent amendments to several articles of the labour law, approved by the Cabinet session on Tuesday, August 6, will contribute to creating a more attractive work environment for employees and achieving sustainable development, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

  • Saudi Arabia mitigates environmental damage by recycling 100,000 electronic devices

     Saudi Arabia has managed to recycle more than 100,000 electronic devices so as to reduce their environmental damage and build a sustainable digital future that supports efficient use of resources. The Kingdom’s collaborative efforts with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to develop e-waste management regulations in three countries stand out with the aim of turning major challenges into opportunities and helping these countries adopt the best sustainable solutions.

  • Lucid Gets Another $1.5 Billion Lifeline From Saudi Arabia

    The new funding is critical because Lucid, like fellow startup Rivian, has been burning through hundreds of millions of dollars every quarter. It sells the impressive Air sedan, but not in high enough volumes to cover its enormous costs. Lucid on Monday also reaffirmed its target of making 9,000 Airs this year, only slightly more than 2023.

  • Mandarin teachers get ready for Saudi Arabia

    A total of 175 Chinese language teachers for primary and middle schools will begin their careers in Saudi Arabia in mid August.  They will become the first batch of Mandarin teachers to serve in Saudi Arabia, honoring an agreement on enhancing cooperation in Chinese language education that the two countries made last year. They completed pre-service training at Tianjin Normal University from July 29 to Friday.

  • Saudi Arabia urges citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

    Saudi foreign ministry urged its citizens on Sunday to leave Lebanon ‘immediately’ as regional tensions recently surged. In a statement, the ministry has reiterated its call for all Saudi nationals to avoid traveling to Lebanon. It said the Kingdom's embassy in Lebanon was closely monitoring the developments in the southern region of the country.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Domestic Tourism is Surging with Solo Travelers Leading the Charge

    Domestic travel in Saudi Arabia has seen a significant rise, according to recent data from Wego. Wego’s report highlights a notable 20.31 percent increase in domestic flight bookings during Eid Al-Fitr this year compared to the same period last year. The travel app and online marketplace, catering to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, recorded over three million searches specifically for Riyadh. Additionally, there was a 19.63 percent increase in domestic travel bookings during Eid Al-Fitr compared to the previous month.

  • Saudi Arabia’s flynas flies over 7 million passengers in H1 2024

    Saudi Arabia-based low-cost carrier flynas welcomed more than seven million passengers on board its flights in the first half of 2024, a 47 percent growth. The airline also reported a 37 percent increase in seat capacity for domestic and international flights during the period, compared with the same period of 2023, days after announcing the landmark purchase of 160 Airbus aircraft.

  • JBS to open new chicken nugget plant in Saudi Arabia

    JBS, the world’s largest poultry producer, will open a new plant in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the company will produce chicken nuggets. The Brazil-based company invested $50 million in the facility, which is expected to begin operations in November. When fully operational, the plant will employ about 500 people.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Q2 2024 budget shows 26% rise in non-oil revenues

    The Ministry of Finance has revealed on Wednesday the budget for the second quarter of 2024. Non-oil revenues increased by 26.09% to SR140.6 billion, compared to SR111.51 billion in the first quarter of the year, marking an increase of SR29.09 billion. Oil revenues also rose by 17.08%, surpassing the SR200 billion mark, reaching SR212.99 billion in the second quarter compared to SR181.92 billion in the first quarter.