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  • Saudi Communications Ministry Unveils 2nd Phase of Source Tech Initiative to Boost Digital Economy

    The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has announced the start of the second phase of the Source Tech initiative, which is part of efforts to boost the Saudi digital economy. This phase's launch follows the initiative's success in its first stage, which established more than 15 tech centers in six regions across Saudi Arabia. The initiative aims to maximize cooperation with the private sector to localize application and software development, outsourcing, and communication services within the Kingdom.

  • ROSHN Group, Saudi Aramco to Cooperate in the Construction of 47,000-capacity Stadium in Alkhobar

    A 47,000-capacity arena, to be called the Aramco Stadium, is to be built in Alkhobar in the Eastern Province following a cooperation agreement between ROSHN Group and Saudi Aramco. The stadium is expected to be fully operational by 2026, when it will be ready to host local and international events, including the Asian Cup which Saudi Arabia is scheduled to host in January 2027, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

  • Saudi ports report 15.72% growth in container handling for July | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

    Saudi Arabia’s ports recorded a 15.72 percent increase in container handling in July compared to the same month last year, official data showed. The latest statistics from the Saudi Ports Authority, known as Mawani, revealed that the Kingdom’s terminals received 271,465 standard containers in July, up from 234,592 in July 2023. The volume of handled tonnage also increased by 9.11 percent year on year, reaching 27.38 million tonnes.

  • Saudi Aramco explores global LNG opportunities: Nasser

    Saudi Aramco's President and CEO Amin Nasser said the company is working on a number of international investments and exploring global opportunities in the field of LNG. He added that the company has ambitious plans to develop its portfolio and expand its capabilities in this field. Nasser said in an investor call that the oil giant seeks to complete a strategic partnership in the field of LNG with MidOcean Energy during the third quarter of 2024.

  • Saudi Arabia Increases Its Cooperation with World’s Nuclear Watchdog

    The small but significant step could facilitate U.S. technology transfers to the kingdom, said to be a key element in any potential Israeli-Saudi normalization deal—but proliferation concerns persist.

  • Saudi Arabia: Insurance market posts 26% jump in net profit to US$586m in 1H2024

    The Top Three companies — BUPA, Tawuniya, and Al Rajhi — saw profit increases of 36%, 105%, and 47%, respectively, totalling SAR1.6bn.

  • Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve’s Integrated Development Management Plan launched

    The plan is a comprehensive roadmap in line with global standards, covering the environmental, economic, social, tourism, and cultural aspects of the 24,500 square kilometer Reserve, which includes 15 distinct ecosystems, ranging from mountain ridges to coral reefs in the northwest of the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Abutaleb’s KO dashes Israel’s Olympic taekwondo hope

    Taekwondo Olympic medalist Abishag Semberg was left in tears after her defeat to Saudi Arabia’s Dunya Abutaleb in the women’s flyweight round of 16 in Paris on Wednesday. Abutaleb, the first Saudi woman to secure direct Olympic qualification, triumphed with scores of 2-6, 5-4 and 10-0. She sealed her victory with two head kicks and two body kicks in the decisive third round.

  • Investor bids invited for six Saudi football teams

    Saudi Arabia this week opened bids for six football teams as part of its new drive to monetise the kingdom’s sport sector and raise its foreign direct investment numbers. Local and international investors are invited to bid for Al-Okhdood, Al-Orouba and Al-Kholoud – all in Saudi Arabia’s top Pro League – as well as Al-Zulfi, Al-Nahda and Al-Ansar. Applications are open until a deadline of September 19.  A negotiation process will then start with the best offers, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, citing the ministry of sport. A further eight teams will be put up for sale at a later stage.

  • Adidas launches its partnership with Al-Nasr Saudi Club with an advertisement inspired by the game (Roblox)

    Adidas launched today the new kits of the Saudi Al-Nasr Club, according to the partnership signed between the two parties last February, which will last for three years, to become the global company’s sportswear brand, the official partner of the club starting from the 2024/2025 season, as “Adidas” will provide all teams and employees under the umbrella of Al-Nasr with the official uniform.