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Gulf Business gears up for debut Saudi summit on 3 September

The discussions will cover key themes relevant to any business aiming to operate or expand within Saudi Arabia

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Healthcare innovation: How drones are transforming medicine delivery in Saudi

The initiative is designed to accelerate response times and support healthcare operations by delivering medicines and medical supplies

Saudi Aramco reports 15% drop in Q3 profit, maintains dividend

Saudi Arabian Oil Company Aramco completes $5bn bond issuance

According to Aramco, the tranches include $1.5bn in senior notes maturing in 2030 with a coupon rate of 4.7 per cent

Bucket list alert: 5 epic things you can only do in Saudi Arabia

This summer, gaming takes center stage as Riyadh hosts the Esports World Cup 2025 from July 7 to August 24 at Boulevard Riyadh City

Umrah 2025: New digital platform launched for visas

Hajj 2025 goes hi-tech: 6 innovations transforming the pilgrimage

Saudi is combining tradition with innovation to ensure a spiritually enriching and smooth experience for all

Eid Al Adha 2025: UAE, GCC countries declare holidays

UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman confirm extended public holidays for private sector workers in celebration of Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha 2025

Hajj 2025: Saudi issues deportation, 10-year ban warnings for violations

Hajj 2025 preparation: The 15 major steps Saudi has taken

These efforts reflect the wise leadership’s directives and align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to facilitate Hajj rituals

Saudi Health Minister reports no epidemic threats during Hajj; see services in place

Saudi Health Minister reports no epidemic threats during Hajj; see services in place

Saudi Arabia began Hajj readiness months in advance, conducting global health risk assessments for diseases such as yellow fever, polio, and meningitis

Hiring a domestic worker in Saudi? Here’s what you must know

Discriminating against workers based on race, color, sex, religion, nationality, social or national origin, or disability is strictly prohibited

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Saudi Aramco considers asset sales to free up funds, sources say

The firm will slash dividend payouts by nearly a third this year as lower oil prices hit its income

Nearly 962,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Nearly 962,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

The Ministry of Interior announced that Hajj Security Forces had apprehended five residents and nine citizens at the entrances to Makkah for violating Hajj regulations

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Saudi Arabia launches TOURISE, a global platform to reshape the ‘future of tourism’

The inaugural invite-only TOURISE Summit will take place in Riyadh from November 11–13, and will extend as a year-round platform to shape how the world travels, connects and grows

Umrah 2025: New digital platform launched for visas

Hajj 2025: 5 ways in which Saudi is revolutionising pilgrimage with AI, tech

The country is leveraging the latest in digital innovation to improve the pilgrimage experience for millions of visitors each year

Oil backs off 7-week high: What's behind the pullback?

Saudi Arabia ready for multiple oil price scenarios, economy minister says

The International Monetary Fund and economists estimate Riyadh needs oil prices of over $90 a barrel to balance its budget

Saudi Arabia scraps restrictions on Hajj pilgrim numbers, age limit

When can you perform Umrah next? Saudi reveals dates

This is in accordance with the official Umrah calendar announced by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the year 1447

Hajj 2025 alert: Saudi issues warning ahead of pilgrimage

The ministry also emphasised on the importance of complying with Hajj regulations

Smart transportation: Uber to roll out autonomous cars in Saudi

The initiative highlights ongoing efforts to adopt modern technologies and smart mobility innovations

Elon Musk: Starlink has been approved in Saudi Arabia

Musk, who also heads Tesla, used the occasion to float his wider ambitions for the region

Trump’s Saudi Arabia visit unlocks $600bn in investment deals

A slate of high-profile business deals across Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi are being unveiled this week

WATCH: Saudi F-15s flank Trump’s Air Force One in dramatic Riyadh arrival

F-15SA aircraft flanked Air Force One as it approached King Khalid International Airport, in a show of military pageantry

New PIF company: Saudi Crown Prince launches HUMAIN

New PIF company: Saudi Crown Prince launches HUMAIN

HUMAIN will develop one of the world’s most powerful multimodal Arabic large language models (LLMs) and provide localised, regional, and global AI capabilities

These Riyadh roads are closed as Trump begins Saudi visit

Motorists have been advised to avoid several roads, particularly around the Diplomatic Quarter and central Riyadh

Trump jets into Saudi, UAE and Qatar with trillion-dollar investment ambitions

Business leaders including Elon Musk, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser will also be on the trip

Saudi Aramco allocates $100m to boost R&D at KAUST

5 key takeaways from Aramco’s latest financial results

The world’s biggest oil exporter reported a net profit of $26.01bn for the first three months of 2025

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Saudi airline flynas launches IPO to raise up to $1.1bn

The airline is selling a 30 per cent stake to investors in the first IPO by a Gulf airline in almost 20 years

Hajj 2025: Saudi issues deportation, 10-year ban warnings for violations

Hajj 2025: Saudi issues deportation, 10-year ban warnings for violations

The penalties apply specifically to visit visa holders, while residents found violating Hajj regulations risk deportation and a 10-year ban from re-entering the kingdom

Saudi Arabia expects deficit of 2.9% of GDP in 2024

Major workforce shift: Saudi Arabia plans new test for employees

Employees have the right to object to test results within 30 days of notification and its framework aligns with international best practices

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia imposes new fine for accommodating visit visa holders

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia imposes new fine for accommodating visit visa holders

The ministry emphasised that penalties will increase based on the number of violating individuals accommodated, sheltered, or assisted

Saudi Arabia scraps restrictions on Hajj pilgrim numbers, age limit

Hajj 2025: Saudi announces 10-day paid leave for employees

The Labour Law allows employees to take paid leave to perform Hajj once during their period of service

Saudi Tourism Authority (sta) secures 14 key global MoUs at ATM 2025

Saudi Tourism Authority secures 14 key global MoUs at ATM 2025

The “Saudi Land” pavilion attracted over 46,000 visitors and featured immersive activations promoting summer destinations like Aseer, Al Baha, Soudah, and Taif

Attention job seekers: Saudi ministry unveils new employment rules

Job seekers alert: Saudi announces new employment rules

Job vacancy announcements and interviews must not contain any form of discrimination, including those based on gender