According to the “Internet Saudi Arabia” report for 2023, published by the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission, both men and women demonstrated high levels of internet usage, with rates of 99.3 percent and 98.5 percent respectively.
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) spent more than any other last year, topping an annual ranking of sovereign investment fund spending compiled by consultancy Global SWF for the first time, according to reports.
Saudi Arabia's Minister for Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Sunday that the first hydrogen train in the Middle East will begin trials next week, according to a report in Reuters.
In episode 105 of The 966, Amjad Ahmad, a leading venture capitalist and seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in VC and private equity in emerging markets, joins to discuss the VC ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, the MENA region, and globally today.
The Energy Institute and co-authors KPMG and Kearney released the 73rd annual edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy, presenting the full global energy data picture for 2023.
In 2023, Saudi Arabia sold 729,466 cars, a 17% increase from the previous year. The Toyota Yaris was the best-selling car, accounting for 37% of the sales. Car sales are expected to surge to 870,000 this year.
Non-oil business activity in Saudi Arabia grew solidly in December with new orders rising at the fastest pace in six months, and the seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Purchasing Managers' Index stood at 57.5 in December ending 2023 well above the 50 mark signaling economic growth, Reuters
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Investment has developed a mechanism to grant premium residency to executives who base their company's regional headquarters in the Kingdom, according to reports, in a bid to boost the business environment in the Kingdom and attract more foreign investment.
Saudi Aramco has signed a $500 million agreement to buy a minority stake in liquefied natural gas company MidOcean Energy. This is Aramco's first investment in LNG and is part of the company's efforts to diversify its activity beyond its core oil business.
Saudi Arabia advanced to 16th place in the World Competitiveness Ranking 2024, issued by the World Competitiveness Center of the International Institute for Management Development. Saudi Arabia ranked fourth among the G20 countries, supported by improved business legislation and infrastructure.
