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Business Saudi Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar Alkhorayef.

Saudi-South Africa Partnership Opens New Horizons for Trade, Investment

Saudi Arabia and South Africa are stepping up efforts to expand economic cooperation, with officials highlighting opportunities in renewable energy, mining,…

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Business CEO Homam Hashem (Photo: Turki al-Oqaili)

Saudi ‘Kafalah’ Program Pumps $23.8 Billion into SME Financing

Saudi Arabia’s SME Financing Guarantee Program (Kafalah) has injected $23.8 billion to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a sector considered…

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Business Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP)

Saudi Annual Inflation Eases to 2.1% in July, Lowest Since February

Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate slowed to 2.1% in July, down from 2.3% in June and below market expectations of 2.3%, official data showed on Thursday. It…

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Business A worker cleans solar panels, a sustainable energy option that is gaining popularity among homes and farms for generating electricity (Reuters). 

Sustainable Finance: From Ethical Choice to a Key Driver of Profitability in Global Markets

As the world undergoes rapid economic and environmental transformations, sustainable finance has emerged as a central player in global markets, not merely as…

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Business  A view of the Jafurah Shale Gas Field. (Saudi Aramco)

Saudi Arabia Forges Ahead with Jafurah Shale Gas Field Development  

Saudi Aramco is pressing ahead with one of its most ambitious energy initiatives to date: the development of the Jafurah unconventional gas field, the largest…

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Business People shop at a market in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Fair Competition: A Pillar for Consumers and Driver of Saudi Arabia’s Economic Growth

Fair competition is emerging as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation, serving not only as a market principle but as a vital engine for…

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Business King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam (MAWANI) 

Saudi Global Ports Expands Operations to Boost Logistics Integration

As part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to establish itself as a key regional and global logistics hub, Saudi Global Ports (SGP) is investing over SAR 700 million …

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Business Digital Marketing Emerges as Engine of Economic Efficiency

Digital Marketing Emerges as Engine of Economic Efficiency

In an era increasingly defined by data and rapid technological transformation, digital marketing has evolved from a simple promotional tool into a core driver…

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