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  • UK Prime Minister Lobbying Germany Over Eurofighter Sale To Saudi Arabia

    As one of the four nation partners in the Eurofighter program, Germany has been delaying a follow-on sale of 48 aircraft to Riyadh because of Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the conflict in Yemen and over the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul five years ago. A memorandum of intent was agreed to in early 2018 and is potentially worth more than £5 billion ($6 billion).

  • Saudi Arabia Says Its 100 Million Visitor Goal is ‘No Longer Sufficient’

    “100 million visits is no longer sufficient,” he said. “We are well above our targets and well above our 2022 performance. So we must be doing something right.” In 2022, Saudi saw only 16.5 million inbound visitors. But domestically the country saw 77.8 million visitors. Saudi counts that as 94.4 visitors total in 2022 – a 45% increase on 2019 and spend has gone up 25%.

  • Saudi Arabia Says Its 100 Million Visitor Goal is ‘No Longer Sufficient’

    “100 million visits is no longer sufficient,” he said. “We are well above our targets and well above our 2022 performance. So we must be doing something right.” In 2022, Saudi saw only 16.5 million inbound visitors. But domestically the country saw 77.8 million visitors. Saudi counts that as 94.4 visitors total in 2022 – a 45% increase on 2019 and spend has gone up 25%.

  • How Saudi Arabia is indigenizing the AI revolution and future-proofing its workforce

    Riyadh’s adoption of digitalization and emerging technologies is forecast to contribute some 2.4 percent to its gross domestic product by 2030, according to a recent report by global consultancy firm PwC.

  • Saudi Arabia’s MBS calls PGA Tour deal ‘game-changer,’ doesn’t care about sportswashing accusations

    In an interview with FOX News, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says he “doesn’t care” about sportswashing accusations regarding his kingdom’s sports investments, which include LIV Golf and a planned partnership with the PGA Tour. “Well if sportswashing is going to increase my GDP by one percent, then I will continue doing sportswashing,” bin Salman said in a clip aired Wednesday on "Special Report with Bret Baier."

  • Saudi Arabia launches largest startup hub in the Middle East

    Transforming a former parking structure into a workspace, The Garage offers 24 meeting rooms, an event area capable of accommodating over 1,000 individuals, and dedicated workshop spaces. This transformation began in April 2022 with a mission to empower startups and has since forged partnerships with industry giants such as Google for Startups and the National Center for Information Technology Development.

  • The Garage: Saudi Arabia officially unveils largest startup hub in the Middle East

    Saudi Arabia officially unveiled "The Garage," its latest addition to the thriving startup ecosystem on Monday. Situated within the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology in Riyadh, The Garage spans an impressive 28,000 square meters, earning the title of the largest innovation district in the Middle East. The transformation of a former parking structure into a bustling workspace has given rise to this innovation hub, accommodating more than 300 startup companies. The facility boasts 24 state-of-the-art meeting rooms, an expansive event space capable of hosting over 1,000 individuals, and dedicated workshop areas.

  • Saudi Arabia executes two defense employees on charges of treason

    The duo reportedly committed numerous military felonies, after which they were arrested in September 2017, according to the SPA report. After an investigation into the offenses, al-Balawi was convicted of military treason and of not preserving the interests of the nation and the honor of its military service. Investigation into al-Azouni resulted in him being convicted of committing treason in three forms - high, national, and military – in addition to being charged for not preserving the interests of the nation and the honor of its military service.

  • Leading heritage experts gather in Saudi Arabia for inaugural AlUla World Archaeology Summit

    Saudi Arabia is home to a wealth of archeological treasures stretching from the Neolithic era to the early 20th century. There is perhaps no better place in the region, therefore, to host a gathering of the world’s foremost minds in heritage and antiquity. From Sept. 13 to 15, the Kingdom will stage the inaugural AlUla World Archaeology Summit in the eponymous ancient oasis city. Organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla, the summit will take place in AlUla’s Maraya Concert Hall.

  • Saudi Arabia becomes largest buyer of Russian wheat

    “Saudi Arabia imported about 1.323 million tons of grain, that is, approximately 1.9 times more than it was in the same period last year (704 thousand tons),” a statement issued by the group said. The statement added that Egypt was second during the two months, purchasing 1.284 million tons, an increase of 12.1 percent over the same period last year. Turkiye ranked third at 1.283 million tons, a reduction of 6.7 percent.