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  • Container traffic at Saudi ports up 14.6% in 2023

    Saudi Arabia’s ports have witnessed a 14.6% increase in inbound and outbound container traffic during FY 2023 when compared to the year before, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) which issued the kingdom’s Maritime Transport Statistics Publication results for 2023. The figures also show a 33.8% increase in ship traffic at the kingdom’s ports in 2023 compared to 2022. The total ship traffic at Saudi ports stood at 19,082.

  • Tourism new driver for enhancing Saudi Arabia’s rating: S&P

    The tourism sector currently accounts for about 4% of Saudi Arabia's gross domestic product (GDP), and was a highly promising and productive sector in 2023, Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper quoted Zahabia Gupta, Head of Sovereign Ratings at S&P Global Ratings, as saying. She affirmed that it is one of the new factors supporting the Kingdom’s credit rating.

  • Commentary: The myths that are building the Saudi nation

    To the Western eye, it might seem that MBS is showing the world that the new Saudi Arabia is a young and flashy amalgam of construction sites and sci-fi city planning, with a dash of esports and AI thrown in. But this is all merely window dressing. Scratch a little deeper and it’s not just a new city that is being built. Behind the scenes, something deeper and far more interesting is going on. The Kingdom is recasting its whole national identity.

  • Saudi Arabia National Day 2024 – Google Doodle

    Today’s Doodle celebrates Saudi Arabia’s National Day! On this day in 1932, Saudi citizens celebrated the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

  • Saudi Arabia leads G20 in tourism growth with 73% rise in international visitors

    Saudi Arabia has emerged as a leader in tourism growth among G20 nations, experiencing a remarkable 73 percent increase in international visitors in the first seven months of 2024 compared to 2019. The UN World Tourism Barometer reports that the Kingdom welcomed 17.5 million international tourists during this timeframe, showcasing its growing allure as a global travel destination.

  • 2,000 people celebrate Saudi National Day with historic run through Jeddah

    About 2,000 men, women and children took part in the Jeddah Green Spirit Run on Friday, setting off from Bab Jadeed in the heart of the city’s Historic District. Organized by Masafat Club, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, Sports for All Federation and Jeddah Historic District, the 5 km and 2 km races were held to mark Saudi National Day.

  • Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Saudi Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman

    Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Saudi Minister of Defense His Royal Highness Khalid bin Salman yesterday evening to discuss regional security challenges and our mutual interest in deterring aggression and reducing tensions across the region. They agreed to continue strengthening the United States-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia defense partnership to help restore stability and calm to the region.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Boeing 777 Adventure: A Remarkable Journey from Jeddah to Riyadh’s 2024 Runway

    In an unprecedented spectacle, the road journey of three retired Boeing 777 aircraft from Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has captured the nation’s attention. Videos and photos of the extraordinary voyage across the deserts and mountains flooded social media. The massive aircraft was destined for display at Riyadh Season 2024’s Boulevard Runway zone. Indeed, it has travelled an impressive 1,000 kilometres from Jeddah to Riyadh atop enormous trucks.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Market Continues its Growth in First Half of 2024

    According to JLL’s latest KSA Real Estate Market Dynamics report, Saudi Arabia’s real estate market continues growing due to major infrastructure investments and Saudi giga projects.  In the first half of 2024, 27,500 new residential units were delivered in Riyadh and Jeddah, with prices rising by up to 10% year on year in Riyadh and 9% in Jeddah, and rents grew by 4% yearly in Dammam. Additionally, the hospitality and tourism sector saw massive growth due to increased tourism initiatives, supporting the Saudi Vision 2030 goals.

  • Saudis put on show of soft power as Wembley turns green and white

    Then, the familiar voice of Michael Buffer announced that before the fighters were ready to rumble, the Saudi national anthem would be played after a tribute to King Salman. Just for a brief second, an eerie silence befell Wembley as the stadium was suddenly illuminated in green and white. Turki Al-Sheikh, the camera-loving adviser to the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, stood sternly in the centre of the ring among other Saudi dignitaries.