The report’s findings align with Saudi Vision 2030 goals to increase domestic tourism to 55 million trips annually
Saudi youths
Saudi Arabia’s Gen Z citizens most entrepreneurial in Kingdom: study
Saudis aged between 18 and 24 the most likely to send cross-border remittances to support their business
Saudi startup Marn strikes funding deal with Sukna Ventures
For Marn, the latest funding deal comes close on the heels of it striking a partnership deal with international hospitality major Ritz-Carlton for sourcing of employees
Young Saudis want strong mental health policies at work, new survey shows
Two-thirds of the respondents believe it was crucial for companies to have a “clear purpose,” according to the research, which surveyed 1,000 Saudis aged 18 to 41
Saudi Arabia sets up steering committee for implementing sustainable development goals
The Saudi ministry of economy and planning also signed the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2022-2026 to further strengthen its partnership with the UN on achieving SDGs in the country
Saudi Arabia’s jobless rate drops to lowest level since 2016
Unemployment fell to 11.7%, down from 12.6% in the last three months of 2020
Saudi labour market start-up Marn closes first funding deal
Riyadh Angel Investors (RAI), Sukna Ventures and Vision Ventures are among the investors who have participated in this round
Saudi’s Misk to offer 15 MENA start-ups up to $1m
The non-profit foundation was established in 2011 to empower Saudi youth to become more active in their region’s future economy.
Saudi men four times more likely to find work than females
Global Youth Index ranks Saudi Arabia 20th out of 25 countries for their young people’s preparedness for the future
Saudisation plan tests the kingdom’s retail industry
First phase of the retail ‘Saudisation’ push went into effect this month, with car dealerships and sellers of clothing, furniture and household utensils now expected to employ Saudis in 70 percent of sales jobs
Opinion: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince steps up to his young country’s desire for reform
Arab youth across the region are energised and encouraged by Mohammed Bin Salman’s promise of social reform
Saudi Crown Prince wildly popular among Arab youth, survey shows
Arab Youth Survey data shows that a vast majority of young people in the region support Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s anti-corruption drive