Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications for new season; pilgrim arrivals beginSaudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, ...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Saudi Arabia weighs expansion of premium residency program to lure richThe deliberations, which have not yet been finalized, are part of efforts to attract foreign capital and visitors under Crown Prince Mohamm...
28 Jan, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Saudi private sector takes larger Vision 2030 role, minister says in DavosSaudi Arabia is transferring some Vision 2030 project scopes to the private sector to avoid economic overheating and manage timelines. The ...
19 Jan, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
After luxury push, Saudi Arabia targets broader tourist market, minister saysIn a bold move to enhance its tourism sector, Saudi Arabia is redefining accessibility for travelers. The kingdom is launching a variety of...
09 Nov, 2025, 08.39 AM IST
Wheeler dealer: Donald Trump is cutting deals thick and fast, the latest being with Saudi Arabia; here's all about itDonald Trump has secured a massive $600 billion investment deal with Saudi Arabia, reinforcing his reputation as a master dealmaker. This d...
24 Jan, 2025, 10.12 PM IST
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 projects to be adjusted as needed, finmin saysSaudi Arabia has adjusted Vision 2030 plan for economic growth quality, focusing on global collaboration, tourism, private sector expansion...
28 Apr, 2024, 03.07 PM IST
Saudi Arabia to raise $11 billion from syndicated loanSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Finance and ICBC did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Personally spearheaded by Crown P...
15 Sep, 2023, 09.52 PM IST
Saudi Arabia showcases soft power & attractiveness via unique exposition in DelhiThe Ministry of Media, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, concluded its first international edition of Media Oasis in New Delhi. The event showcased ...
13 Sep, 2023, 12.13 PM IST
Saudi unveils plan for massive new airport in capitalThe announcement did not provide information about the cost of the project, which has been designed to cover 57 square kilometres. "With su...
28 Nov, 2022, 07.30 PM IST
Saudi Arabia and South Africa sign 17 MoUs worth more than $15 billionOn the occasion of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the Kingdom, both countries agreed to strengthen their bonds in sever...
17 Oct, 2022, 07.55 PM IST
Saudi unemployment falls to 9.7% in Q2The rate of joblessness among citizens fell from 11.3% in the second quarter of 2021, and eased 0.4 percentage points quarter on quarter ac...
29 Sep, 2022, 05.34 PM IST
Saudi Arabia plans to send female astronaut to space in 2023The plan, championed by Saudi Arabia's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also calls for greater integration of women into the work...
22 Sep, 2022, 07.08 PM IST
Saudi Arabia's race to attract investment dogged by scepticismUltimatums, combined with abrupt changes in trade deals and taxation regimes, are perceived as another sign of the kingdom's unpredictable ...
16 Nov, 2021, 10.04 AM IST
Saudi Arabia plans to launch special economic zones in 2021: MinisterSpeaking to a G20 panel, Falih also said the kingdom's Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy away from oil was more popular today than ...
21 Nov, 2020, 05.10 PM IST
Saudi Arabia to invest $20 billion in Artificial Intelligence by 2030The kingdom, the Arab world's biggest economy, launched an artificial intelligence strategy last month to attract investors as part of Crow...
19 Nov, 2020, 06.36 PM IST
Saudi Arabia signs MoUs with IBM, Alibaba and Huawei on AISAUDI-TECH/ (UPDATE 1)UPDATE 1-Saudi Arabia signs MoUs with IBM, Alibaba and Huawei on AI
22 Oct, 2020, 08.53 PM IST
Saudi Arabia's National Commercial Bank buys Samba Financial Group in $14.8 bn dealThe bank will control some USD 223 billion in assets and a market capitalisation of USD 46 billion after the merger wins regulatory approva...
12 Oct, 2020, 04.50 PM IST