Saudi Arabia has seen a monumental rise in the number of visitors arriving for entertainment and holidays
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Culture
Saudi Arabia marks Vision 2030’s 8-year anniversary
As Saudi Arabia enters its ninth year of implementing Vision 2030, the achievements made so far serve as a solid foundation for continued progress and transformation
NEOM
Saudi Arabia real estate enters ‘golden era’ as Vision 2030 takes off, new report finds
The upcoming report details the growth trajectory of the real estate sector and the massive investment initiatives underway in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s escape from the economic pitfalls of ‘Dutch Disease’
Bold economic reforms under Vision 2030 steered Saudi Arabia away from oil dependence, avoiding the pitfalls of ‘Dutch Disease’ through cross-sector investments
PwC
Saudi GDP passes $1tn on way to Vision 2030 targets
Saudi Arabia is making progress in Vision 2030 targets as Kingdom GDP passes $1tn
Aviation
Saudia unveils new look planes, uniforms and branding in major makeover
Saudia makes major branding changes with new-look cabin crew uniforms, planes and identity
Asir Region
Saudi Arabia’s Asir region sits atop $64bn mineral resources
Saudi Arabia expects 265,000 new jobs and $75bn GDP boost from mineral value chains by 2035
Arabian Gulf
Saudi Arabia to plant 100m mangrove trees
Saudi Arabia plants 6m mangrove trees in Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, targets 100m
Cruise
Saudi Arabia announces AROYA Cruises, targets 50,000 jobs
PIF-owned Cruise Saudi announces new brand as it looks to attract 1.3m cruise visitors
Made in Saudi
Made in Saudi Arabia: Schneider Electric opens Riyadh factory amid $149bn industry push
Schneider Electric expands in Saudi Arabia with new factory creating energy efficiency products
cyber attack
Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity sector is set to reap the benefits of a balanced data protection framework
Cybersecurity is so vital to the success of Vision 2030 that it is reflected through a cutting-edge National Cybersecurity Strategy
entertainment destinations
Saudi Arabia tourism boom with 24 theme parks, 420 entertainment centres
The tourism, public and private sector entities plan to attract over 100 million visitors annually by 2030
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia launches new industrial strategy, exports to reach $148 billion
The new programme was launched by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, on Tuesday
Jeddah
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia to launch new airline ‘RIA’ with $30bn war chest to rival Emirates
The airline, which has yet to appoint a CEO, is part of the kingdom’s $100 billion bet on tourism, and is set to launch in Q4
Public Investment Fund
Saudi Arabia transfers 4 percent of Aramco worth $80bn to Public Investment Fund
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said that the transfer is part of the kingdom’s long-term plan to restructure its economy in line with Vision 2030
Riyadh Season
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season reports one million tourists in 100 days, 10 million visitors
Riyadh Season is an entertainment festival held in Riyadh, the Kingdom’s capital city