Saudi Arabia targets 450,000 new jobs in Entertainment Sector by 2030
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Entertainment sector is set to generate 450,000 jobs and contribute 4.2% to the country’s GDP by 2030 as stated by the Ministry of Investment. This growth is in line with Vision 2030’s objective of diversifying the economy by reducing dependency on oil revenue and boosting tourism and Saudi culture. The country’s entertainment sector […]
World’s largest green hydrogen plant set to launch by 2026 in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) is advancing rapidly on the development of the world’s largest green hydrogen plant which is set to launch in December 2006. The project is 60% complete and relies completely on solar and wind energy to power a 2.2-gigawatt electrolyzer which will continuously produce hydrogen. The project lowers […]
Saudi Insights: Saudi Arabia’s Tourism and Economic Growth: Key Developments and Achievements
Hello! Ready to explore ‘Saudi Arabia this week’ by Analytix, with the latest weekly news updates and business insights from Saudi Arabia. Here we go! From 8th November to 14th November 2024 Saudi Arabia climbs to 12th place from 15 positions in tourist spending: UN Tourism RIYADH: Saudi Arabia jumps from 15 positions to rank 12th in tourist spending […]
Qiddiya sets up executive Office to boost engagement with business partners
RIYADH: Qiddiya, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, recently launched an executive office called ‘Spirit of Play’ in an effort to enhance collaboration with business partners. With this new office, Qiddiya intends to look after destination marketing and management, making it Qiddiya’s first attempt at establishing partnerships with businesses, investors and industry professionals. Qiddiya City, […]
Saudi Aramco announces net profit of $ 27.52 bn in Q3
RIYADH: In Q3 2024, Saudi Aramco earned a net profit of $ 27.52 billion (SR 03.37 billion), above analyst expectations of $ 26.9 billion. However, the profit was 15.40% lower than in Q3 2024 given the challenging market conditions and lower crude oil, refined and chemical product pipes. The oil output was cut by 50,000 […]
Red Sea Global raises $1.5 bn funding for AMAALA Infrastructure Project
RIYADH: Red Sea Global (RSG) secured $ 1.5 billion for funding the AMAALA Infrastructure project which will transform Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coastline into a luxury wellness destination. Partners of the project include EDF Group, Masdar, Korea East-West Power Co. (EWP) and SUEZ. First Abu Dhabi Bank, Emirates NBD and Riyad Bank are the main […]
Saudi Arabia moves closer to a Cashless Future with 98% contactless payment
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is getting closer to its goal of becoming a Cashless society as the country recorded 98% in-person contactless transactions, a rise from 4% recorded in 2017, as stated by Visa’s regional president Andrew Torre. Government support, consumer demand and visa initiatives have all contributed to this rapid growth, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision […]
Saudi Insights: IMF forecasts 4.6% growth for Saudi economy, highest among GCC by 2025
Hello! Ready to explore ‘Saudi Arabia this week’ by Analytix, with the latest weekly news updates and business insights from Saudi Arabia. Here we go! From 23rd October to 28th October 2024 IMF forecasts 4.6% growth for Saudi economy, highest among GCC by 2025 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s economy is expected to increase by 1.5% in 2024 and 4.6% in […]
Saudi Arabia’s Non-oil exports for August grew by 7.5%
RIYADH: The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed that Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports have increased by 7.5%, reaching a total of SR 27.52 billion ($ 7.33 billion), showing a remarkable growth when compared with same month of the last year. This growth falls in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 which aims to diversify the […]
$ 13.3 bn of investments deals announced by Saudi Arabia at Global Health Exhibition
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health, Fahad Al-Jalajel announced during the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh investment deals worth over SR 50 billion ($ 13.3 billion) in order to boost the healthcare sector. The major deals are agreements with NUPCO and Novo Nordisk and Sanofi for a SR 4 billion pharmaceuticals manufacturing deal, Fakeeh Care […]
