Arabnet Riyadh, the kingdom’s largest technology event, is expected to attract over 6,000 attendees, 150-plus investors and 300-plus exhibiting start-ups. Ahead of the event on December 10-11 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, we speak to the CEO of Arabnet, Omar Christidis
Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority
$2bn petchem deals signed as Saudis seek more foreign investment
More than 13 government and private sector entities convene in Riyadh to sign $2 billion in new petrochemical investments
India-based OYO reveals $1bn expansion plans for Saudi Arabia
OYO will also set up two OYO Skill Institutes to train Saudi graduates in hotel management
Saudi Arabia announces $27bn plan to transform tourism
Series of mixed-use tourism and entertainment projects planned including the region’s largest ski slope and snow park
Saudi Arabia awards investment licences for energy projects worth $240m
Total number of foreign investor licences issued by Saudi Arabia in H1 is more than double the number issued in 2018
Saudi Arabia starts to shine in the sports world
Saudi officials are hoping that hosting international sporting events will bring in investment and tourists as part of its ambitious Vision 2030 plans
Saudi education sector primed for private investment
Colliers International report reveals an additional 800,000 seats needed in sector by 2030
500 entertainment companies set up in Saudi Arabia in last year
The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority believes that tourism companies and Hajj-related customer service will provide a boost to the kingdom’s economy
Saudi Arabia turns to golf to tee up foreign investment
Saudi officials say the kingdom is increasingly turning to sports to bring potential investors to become familiar with the country and business opportunities there
GEMS Education announces $800m deal for Saudi school network
The joint venture between GEMS and Hassana Investment Company is expected to accommodate 130,000 students and create 16,000 jobs
Saudi foreign investment licences increase by 130% in Q1
Saudi Ministry of Justice says 68 new investment licences issued during first quarter of 2018
US investments in Saudi Arabia exceed $55bn
Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority report says industrial sector makes up lion’s share of investments
Saudi Arabia extends foreign investment licences to 5 years
Move is the latest step by Gulf kingdom to broaden its oil-dependent economy
Saudi investment licenses to be processed in four hours
Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority confirms time to be cut from 53 hours