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Business Saudi women employees carrying out their daily tasks at a workplace in the Kingdom (Asharq Al-Awsat) 

Saudi Women Propel Unemployment to Record Lows

Saudi Arabia has achieved the lowest unemployment rate in its history, dropping to 6.3% in the first quarter of 2025. The milestone was driven largely by the…

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Business  The Saudi capital, Riyadh (SPA) 

Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund Launches First Global Commercial Paper Program

The Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, has launched its first-ever global commercial paper program, marking a significant step…

Ayat Nour (Riyadh)
Business An aerial view of Haifa Port in northern Israel before the onset of military tensions with Iran (Reuters). 

Iran-Israel Tensions Threaten Global Trade, Energy Security

The intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel is raising serious concerns over the safety of global trade routes and energy supplies. As the situation…

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Business A glimpse of visitors at the “Riyadh Season” events (SP

Saudi Arabia Eyes Tourism as Key Economic Pillar by 2030

Saudi Arabia is positioning its tourism sector to rival oil as a cornerstone of the national economy by 2030, targeting a 10% contribution to GDP. This…

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Business Prince Turki bin Talal, Governor of Aseer and Chairman of the Aseer Development Authority, speaks at the forum. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Multi-Billion-Riyal Investments Position Aseer as a Rising Economic Power in Saudi Arabia

Southern Saudi Arabia’s Aseer region is fast emerging as a new economic powerhouse, fueled by multi-billion-riyal investments across diverse sectors. This…

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Business An aerial view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Launches Operations Room to Tackle Financial Fraud

Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has approved the creation of a dedicated operations room to receive and process financial…

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Business Visitors flock to one of the events of “Riyadh Season 2024” (SPA)

Attractive Environment Drives Surge in Private Tourism Facilities in Saudi Arabia

As Saudi Arabia experiences a surge in visitor numbers, there is a growing need to expand tourism infrastructure to keep up with demand. In this context,…

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Business Shoppers crowd to buy sweets at a shopping mall in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Riyadh Sees Surge in Business Activity Ahead of Eid al-Fitr

In the final ten nights of Ramadan, as Eid al-Fitr draws near, Riyadh transforms into a bustling hive of activity. Shops see an increase in foot traffic, and…

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