GCC-Stat data shows national income down 2.7 per cent year-on-year, but non-oil sector posts 6.4 per cent growth, led by finance, transport, and real estate
Saudi Arabia
Eastern Province
Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region attracts $8bn investments across key sectors
Saudi investment projects span tourism, entertainment, sustainability, and urban development, generating SAR2bn ($533m) in annual revenues
Dubai real estate
Gulf real estate markets power ahead as Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait post strong sales: Report
Resilient demand across residential, commercial and hospitality sectors lifted prices and transactions during H1
Real Estate General Authority
Saudi Arabia approves digital ID use for non-resident foreigners to own property
Non-resident foreigners must hold a digital ID, Saudi bank account and local contact number to qualify for property ownership under the new law
Saudi Food & Drug Authority
Saudi Arabia launches easier online permit process for controlled drugs
Travellers to Saudi Arabia can now apply online for permits to carry narcotic or psychotropic medicines — here’s what you need to know
Entrepreneur
Record-breaking 10,000 entries as Riyadh gears up for 2025 Entrepreneurship World Cup finals in Saudi Arabia
Record-breaking 10,000 entries from 169 countries head to Riyadh for the 2025 Entrepreneurship World Cup, competing for $1.5m in prizes in Saudi Arabia
Alibaba Group
Saudi’s PIF sold its entire holding in Meta, Shopify, FedEx and Alibaba in Q2
Its biggest three holdings now are Uber, Lucid and Electronic Arts after paring exposure to US market to $23.8 billion
Aviation
SpaceX reportedly in advanced talks with Saudia for onboard WiFi
Bloomberg says the Musk-owned company also speaking to Emirates, flydubai and Gulf Air in a massive Middle East push
Aramco
Aramco seals $11bn Jafurah gas deal with BlackRock-led consortium
Agreement covers Kingdom’s largest non-associated gas field as part of Aramco’s plan to boost gas output 60 per cent by 2030
beIN Media Group
beIN SPORTS to broadcast all 380 LA LIGA matches live in UAE, Saudi and across MENA for 2025/26 season
Spanish football returns to beIN Sports with exclusive coverage in Arabic, English and French as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico chase glory
inflation
Saudi Arabia inflation holds steady at 2.1 per cent in July 2025
Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate held at 2.1 per cent in July 2025, with consumer and wholesale prices showing minimal month-on-month change
eSports
Saudi gaming market surges with 2.4m consoles imported amid esports boom
Saudi Arabia’s gaming industry surges with 2.4m consoles imported, faster game response times, and a $70m Esports World Cup in Riyadh
PIF
PIF assets hit $913bn in 2024 as Saudi fund drives economic transformation
Annual report reveals $243bn non-oil GDP contribution since 2021, record governance score, and global brand leadership for Saudi Arabia’s PIF
Asset Management
GCC asset management soars 9% to $2.2tn as Saudi Arabia, UAE lead
Boston Consulting Group report shows 9 per cent rise in 2024, with sovereign wealth funds and retail mutual funds fuelling regional momentum, UAE and Saudi Arabia stand out
Ministry of Health - Saudi Arabia
Riyadh hospital capacity lags global average: Report
Riyadh has 1.7 beds per 1,000 people versus 2.9 worldwide, Knight Frank says; west, east and south flagged for extra capacity by 2030
beIN Media Group
beIN Sports: How to watch English Premier League 2025/26 football on TV in UAE, Saudi and across MENA
beIN Sports to stream English Premier League 2025/26 football across 24 MENA countries in the 2025/26 season
Red Sea International
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport now handling domestic and international flights
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport will welcome one million guests annually by 2030