#Vision 2030

Cityscape Global 2025: Saudi unveils $43bn in deals as it showcases its urban future

Cityscape Global 2025: Saudi unveils $43bn in deals as it showcases its urban future

The flow of investment this year highlighted the acceleration of the real estate sector in Saudi and the growing interest from international players

Saudi Arabia’s ROSHN rebrands to signal strategy shift

10 charts that show Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 in motion

A new cross-sector report published by Moody’s Ratings shows how the country is advancing towards its Vision 2030 goals

Catch all the action from the Gulf Business Saudi Summit in Riyadh

Over 130 attendees listened to discussions focused on innovation, regulatory reform, public–private collaboration and investment sectors driving growth in the Kingdom

Saudi tightens tourism rules: Fines soar to SAR250,000 for unlicensed operators

Inside Saudi Arabia’s mega transport projects powering Vision 2030

The Kingdom is leveraging PPPs to develop highways, railways, ports, and airports, attracting private investment and expertise to drive innovation and efficiency

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 surpasses key Vision 2030 targets ahead of schedule

Saudi Arabia surpasses key Vision 2030 targets ahead of schedule

As of the end of 2024, 85 per cent of the 1,502 active initiatives under Vision 2030 are either completed or on track, with 674 completed and 596 progressing as planned

Saudi crackdown: Landlords to pay up to SAR25,000 for illegal building splits

Saudi Arabia set to deliver 362,000 new hotel rooms by 2030

International arrivals to Saudi Arabia reached 30 million in 2024, up from 27.4 million in 2023, demonstrating a robust upward trajectory for the tourism and hospitality sectors

Saudi limits foreign control: CMA restricts ownership to 49%

S&P lifts Saudi’s rating on economic shift away from oil

Fitch said the country’s Vision 2030 project provides some flexibility in managing capital expenditure and debt issuance

Saudi Arabia eases foreign property investments in Mecca, Medina

Saudi Arabia eases foreign property investments in Mecca, Medina

Foreign investment would be limited to shares, convertible debt instruments, or both and would exclude “strategic foreign investors”

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

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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: Middle East set for 4,000 new jets in race to become the world’s long-haul epicentre

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 limits foreign control: CMA restricts ownership to 49%

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