Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East, and the second-largest country in the Arab world. It is known for its Islamic heritage and history. With the rise of King Salman Al Saud and Cro …
Jamaica, Saudi Arabia to sign document of intent to boost air connectivity
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has announced that Jamaica and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to sign a document of intent to aid in boosting air connectivity between the Middle East and the …
Arab Coalition intercepts three drones, ballistic missile targeting Saudi Arabia
The Arab Coalition has intercepted 3 explosive-laden drones and one ballistic missile launched from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthis towards the southern …
Saudi Arabia: Expats warned about expired IDs
Cairo: Foreign residents in Saudi Arabia have been warned against failing to renew their residency permits in due time. The Saudi Directorate General of Passports has urged expatriates to renew their …
Dubai plastic waste-to-clothes startup looks to Saudi Arabia
DGrade was established by Kris Barber in 2010 to address the vast amount of plastic water bottles being produced in the UAE …
Bank M&A set to surge in Saudi Arabia
The $15 billion merger that created Saudi National Bank is tipped to kick-start a cycle of consolidation in the Kingdom’s banking sector.
Saudi Arabia is open again— will it stay that way?
International flight reopening on 17 May as well as how Saudi Arabia’s vaccination efforts may just manage to keep borders open …
Saudi Arabia may build new airport in Riyadh amid tourism drive
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is considering building an airport in Riyadh, to serve as a base for a new airline the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund is looking to launch as it targets a vast increase in …
Saudi’s April oil exports more than double yr/yr to $13.8 billion
The value of Saudi Arabia’s oil exports in April climbed 109% to 51.7 billion riyals ($13.79 billion) from a year earlier while non-oil exports rose by 46.3%, official data showed on Thursday.
Indian fintech provider plans expansion into KSA, Oman
RIYADH: Indian financial technology (fintech) provider PayMate is planning to expand into Saudi Arabia and Oman after having recently launched into the region in the UAE. Mumbai-based PayMate, which …