Design revealed for 92,000-seat venue to be flagship of 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia unveiled plans on Tuesday for the King Salman International Stadium, a 92,000-seat venue designed to host the opening and final matches of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Located in northern Riyadh, the stadium will be the largest in the country and is scheduled for completion in 2029.
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Misk Global Forum 2024 underway in Riyadh
The Misk Global Forum 2024 is taking place in the Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City "Misk City," centered around the theme: "By Youth for Youth." -
Saudi FM participates in G20 Summit in Brazil
The G20 2024 summit is being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on November 18 and 19 with a focus on the fight against hunger, poverty and inequality; sustainable development and reform for global governance. -
Saudi unemployment a tick away from Vision 2030 goal of 7%
The unemployment rate for Saudis was 7.1% in the second quarter of 2024, down by 0.5 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2024 and showing an annual decrease of 1.4 percentage points compared to the second quarter of 2023 . -
IMF and Saudi Arabia to hold annual conference on emerging markets
The Al-Ula Conference for Emerging Market Economies will convene a select group of emerging markets’ ministers of finance, central bank governors, and policymakers, as well as public and private sector leaders, international institutions, and academia.
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