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  • Saudi Arabia to Convene Global Mineral Sector at Fourth Future Minerals Forum in January 2025

    Since 2022, FMF has focused on fostering collaboration amongst minerals-producing nations, promoting sustainability initiatives to build trust, and creating a resilient supply chain of critical minerals that the world needs. Building on these successes, FMF 2025 will focus on "Delivering Impact," the theme of the fourth edition.

  • In Photos: Saudi Athletes Raise Flag at Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games

    French President Emmanuel Macron launched the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games yesterday at Place de la Concorde Square, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) Vice President Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed has attended the ceremony alongside the International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons, and several other officials from Paralympic sports worldwide.

  • Saudi Arabia’s PIF secures $15 billion credit facility to boost investment flexibility

    Since 2017, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has established 95 companies and invested at least $40 billion annually into the local economy. Recently, PIF secured a $15 billion revolving credit facility from a global syndicate of 23 banks across Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Asia.

  • $200m fund for Gulf startups launched by Saudi investors

    A group of Saudi family offices and investors have launched a SAR750 million ($200 million) Gulf-focused startup investment fund called Waad.  The fund brings together Saudi investor Yaser AlGhamdi, who is the new fund’s  CEO, the AlMajed family office, which owns the Al Majdiah Group, and the AlMisfer family office, which owns the Saudi Real Estate Infrastructure Company (Binyah).  A statement issued by the fund said Waad was the largest private investment firm dedicated to supporting growth-stage startups including mentorship and financing, in the kingdom.

  • Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce sector sees $426.7 million in investments and anticipated 42% user growth

    According to a report from the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at), the number of e-commerce platform users in the kingdom is expected to reach 34.5 million by 2025, marking a 42% increase from 2019 to 2024.  Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce sector is experiencing significant growth, with venture capital investments in startups reaching $426.7 million in 2023.

  • This Land is Calling

    The Saudi Tourism Authority and its new strategic agency BETC Paris reveal “Saudi Odyssey” their new compelling global campaign directed by acclaimed director Antoine Bardou-Jacquet (Partizan), with a special music score by renowned composer Guillaume Roussel. This professional campaign titled 'This Land is Calling' was published in Saudi Arabia in August, 2024. It was created for the brand: Saudi Tourism Authority, by ad agency: BETC Havas. This Film and OOH Outdoor media campaign is related to the Travel and Tourism industry and contains 6 media assets. It was submitted 19 minutes ago.

  • Saudi crown prince meets European Council president in Riyadh

    Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Riyadh on Wednesday European Council President Charles Michel, the Saudi Press Agency said. The meeting discussed relations and ways of enhancing cooperation between the Kingdom and EU countries.

  • Saudi Arabia lays plans for national ecommerce expansion

    “As the second-highest venture capital-funded sector in Saudi Arabia, e-commerce is booming, but there’s still room for growth,” according to The General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha’at), a government agency in the kingdom. “Compared to leading markets, where online sales account for 18% of retail, ecommerce is relatively untapped in the kingdom.” Additionally, the size of the Saudi B2C market is expected to reach $70 billion by next year and is expected to account for about 12% of the country’s gross domestic product.

  • Saudi PIF Is Among Investors Who Lost Money on Pluralsight Deal

    A handful of Vista’s big clients — including the Public Investment Fund — directly joined the acquisition and contributed equity, the people said, asking not to be named discussing a private transaction. The exact size of PIF’s loss could not immediately be determined. Vista acquired the educational-software company in 2021 and lost about $4 billion on the transaction along with its co-investors following a debt restructuring that wrapped up last week, Bloomberg News has reported.

  • Georgina Rodriguez spotlights Saudi Arabia on social media

    Originally posted by Visit Saudi, the video captures the diverse landscapes of Saudi Arabia, showcasing everything from the desert areas to the country’s seascapes. It highlights the Kingdom’s history and modern developments, featuring scenes of golden sand dunes, the Ithra cultural center, the ancient site of AlUla, the mirrored Maraya concert hall, the Red Sea and lush greenery in gardens and forests.