#Vision 2030

How UK firms can revolutionise the GCC’s construction and sustainable infrastructure sector

By championing sustainable, low-carbon solutions, the UK is uniquely positioned to work in partnership with the GCC to achieve its ambitious infrastructure goals

PIF

Saudi Arabia’s PIF launches new hotel management company

Adeera seeks to introduce a portfolio of distinctive Saudi hotel brands serving various segments, from mid-range to ultra-luxury, for different categories of visitors

PIF and Bpifrance Assurance Export sign $10 billion memorandum of understanding

Saudi’s PIF, Bpifrance Assurance Export sign $10bn MoU to support key projects

The partnership will unlock up to $10bn in financing for Saudi Vision 2030 projects, boosting cooperation and commercial collaboration between the two nations

Airbus expands global footprint with Saudi Arabia HQ

Airbus expands global footprint with Saudi Arabia HQ

The Riyadh HQ will further bolster the aircraft maker’s commercial, defence, space and helicopter businesses in the region and globally

Saudi Arabia approves 2025 state budget, forecasts $27bn deficit

Saudi Arabia approves 2025 state budget, forecasts $27bn deficit

The 2025 budget estimates total expenditures of SAR1.3tn and total revenues of SAR1.2tn

Moody’s upgrades Saudi Arabia’s rating on economic diversification

Moody’s upgrades Saudi Arabia’s rating on economic diversification

The rating agency revised the country’s outlook to stable from positive, citing uncertainty regarding global economic conditions

Saudi Aramco unit in talks to invest $1bn in US software maker Mavenir

Saudi Aramco unit in talks to invest $1bn in US software maker Mavenir

The deal by Aramco Digital would be its first major transaction in the telecommunications industry

Saudi Arabia replaces CEO overseeing $500bn NEOM mega project

Saudi Arabia replaces CEO overseeing $500bn NEOM mega project

Nadhmi Al-Nasr, the long-time CEO of the Red Sea urban and industrial development nearly the size of Belgium, will be replaced by Aiman Al-Mudaifer

Saudi Arabia’s ROSHN rebrands to signal strategy shift

PIF’s ROSHN shifts focus to multi-asset development in rebranding push

The developer is building close to 400,000 homes across Saudi Arabia, along with about 1,000 schools, as well as entire commercial and entertainment districts

Kunal Badiani, Regional VP - Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, MoEngage on how consumer businesses in Saudi can digitally transform to achieve Vision 2030

Vision 2030: How Saudi consumer businesses can achieve it with digital transformation

Transforming customer experiences in Saudi Arabia requires a holistic approach combining technological innovation, cultural understanding, and customer-centricity

Mohamad Hashem on how Kaspersky is fortifying Saudi’s digital space

How Kaspersky is fortifying Saudi Arabia’s digital space

Mohamad Hashem, general manager of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain at Kaspersky, says the company is committed to bolstering the kingdom’s defences against sophisticated cyber threats

Saudi wealth fund PIF to acquire 54% stake in MBC Group

Saudi Arabia’s PIF to acquire 54% stake in MBC Group

The finance ministry will transfer the entirety of its stake to the PIF at a share price of SAR41.60 apiece, subject to regulatory approvals and non-objections

Saudi Arabia posts $8bn Q3 deficit as lower oil prices weigh

Saudi Arabia posts $8bn Q3 deficit as lower oil prices weigh

The kingdom’s total spending came to SAR339bn in the quarter as it continued to spend heavily on its Vision 2030 transformation programme

Saudi minister asserts economic resilience to investors at FII conference

Saudi minister asserts economic resilience to investors at FII conference

The kingdom unveiled its Vision 2030 plan in 2016, which involves hundreds of billions of dollars of investments to wean the country’s economy off oil

Saudi wealth fund PIF tells FII gathering it will cut overseas investments

Saudi wealth fund PIF tells FII gathering it will cut overseas investments

The sovereign wealth fund is driving economic diversification by investing billions in new sectors to reduce oil dependency

Global financiers head to Saudi Arabia for Riyadh investment forum

Global financiers head to Saudi Arabia for Riyadh investment forum

Last year, deals worth $17.9bn were agreed at the forum and organisers say they expect $28bn in deals to be announced this year.

Saudi Arabia expects deficit of 2.9% of GDP in 2024

Saudi Arabia expects deficit of 2.9% of GDP in 2024

The Gulf state expects to post a fiscal deficit of SAR118bn, wider than the SAR79bn projected in the 2024 budget statement last December

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah agrees deals worth $1bn with European firms

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah agrees deals worth $1bn with European firms

The $63bn project is one of the Public Investment Fund’s giant construction efforts aimed at boosting economic growth

How Bidzi plans to revolutionise UAE’s SMEs market

Bidzi forays into the UAE to revolutionise M&A market for SMEs

The platform addresses common challenges in the M&A process, such as high costs and fragmented service models, streamlined, and cost-effective alternative

Saudi Ma’aden acquires 25.1% stake in Ma’aden JV for $1.1bn

Saudi Ma’aden acquires 25.1% stake in Ma’aden JV for $1.1bn

The deal, which is expected to be completed in Q1 2025, is subject to regulatory and corporate approvals

Saudi Arabia scraps hotel licencing fees in bid to boost tourism

Saudi Arabia scraps hotel licencing fees in bid to boost tourism

The initiative is part of the Tourism Investment Enabler Program that is aimed at making Saudi Arabia a global tourism powerhouse

Huawei Cloud fuels Saudi Arabia’s AI-driven digital leap

Huawei Cloud drives Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation with AI

Huawei Cloud’s low latency of 25 milliseconds across Saudi Arabia demonstrates its commitment to delivering high-performance AI services

Fintech

Key trends shaping the future of finance at ’24 Fintech

The ’24 Fintech event, taking place from September 3-5 in Riyadh, is set to be an essential gathering for industry leaders, investors, and innovators driving the future of finance

Saudi arabia investment law

Saudi Arabia amends investment law to boost FDI

The updated law fosters a level playing field for both domestic and international investors

Saudi Arabia mulls raising stake in Binladin Group

Saudi Arabia to raise stake in Binladin Group to boost construction sector

The government is considering helping pay off dues to banks, lending to the firm, and even potentially increasing its stake

NEW MURABBA - FIFA STADIUMS

15 stadiums across 5 cities: Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup 2034 roadmap

The kingdom’s capital city Riyadh will host eight stadiums, including the new King Salman Stadium, which will accommodate over 92,000 spectators

Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit tops $4bn in second quarter

Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit tops $4bn in second quarter

The kingdom’s total public debt stood at SAR1.149tn at the end of June, up from SAR1.05tn at the end of last year

Saudi Arabia’s GDP contracts by 0.4% in Q2 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Q2 GDP shrinks by an estimated 0.4%, oil weighs

The kingdom’s GDP decreased by 1.7 per cent in Q1 2024, as cuts to oil production have continued to weigh on the country’s economy.

Saudi Arabia to build 92,000-seat King Salman Stadium in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia to build 92,000-seat King Salman Stadium in Riyadh

Covering more than 660,000 square meters, the stadium will serve as the home ground for Saudi Arabia’s national soccer team

Diriyah awards $2bn contract for mixed-use district

Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah awards $2bn contract for mixed-use district

The contract was awarded to a joint venture to build educational institutions, cultural venues, offices and a luxury hotel