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Gulf luxury market set to soar on strong economic growth and consumer confidence: report
The Gulf region’s luxury sector is growing twice as fast as the global industry, reaching $12.5 billion in 2023, driven by strong macroeconomics and flourishing tourism, a new report revealed.
According to the findings by luxury goods…
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Saudi Arabia raises $1.17bn from June sukuk issuance
Saudi Arabia has completed its riyal-denominated sukuk issuance for June at SR4.4 billion ($1.17 billion), according to the National Debt Management Center.
The Kingdom issued sukuk amounting to SR3.23 billion in May, while it was SR7.39…
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Airbus cuts key targets and takes hefty Space charge
Airbus softened key industrial and financial targets and took a hefty €900-million ($965 million) charge for its troubled space activities as Europe’s largest aerospace group sought a clean slate approach to supply disruptions and…
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‘Historical transformation’ in Saudi Arabia to drive construction output to $181.5bn: Knight Frank
Saudi Arabia’s construction output value is projected to hit $181.5 billion by the end of 2028 — a 28 percent rise over five years, according to global property consultancy Knight Frank,
An analysis by the firm found that output value…
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Saudi Arabia launches world’s largest renewable energy geographic survey
The world’s largest renewable energy survey will take place in Saudi Arabia, it has been announced – with the installation of 1,200 measuring stations.
The Kingdom’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz Al-Saud inaugurated the Geographic…
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Saudi Arabia and UK strengthen sustainable infrastructure collaborations at London summit
Collaborations in city development, green technologies, and infrastructure financing were discussed by officials from Saudi Arabia and the UK at a special event in London.
The UK-Saudi Sustainable Infrastructure Summit, held on June 24,…
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Australia, Saudi Arabia trade expo to be held in Riyadh in October
Agriculture, healthcare, and education are among the sectors that will benefit from a new conference aiming to boost partnership deals between Saudi Arabia and Australia.
Set to be held from Oct. 21 to 22 at the KAFD Conference Centre in…
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Saudi airline flynas named Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East for 7th consecutive year
Saudi Arabia’s flynas has been named the Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East for the seventh time in a row by a leading industry body.
The carrier was also ranked in the top three low-cost airlines in the world by the International…
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World Bank approves $700m financing for Egypt
The World Bank has approved $700 million in financing to support Egypt’s private sector, economic resilience and green growth.
The Development Policy Financing operation is designed to help Egypt address short-term economic challenges…
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Saudi Arabia expands access for Chinese tourists with new agreement
Chinese tourist groups will now find it easier to visit Saudi Arabia following the implementation of the Approved Destination Status arrangement, effective July 1.
This initiative marks a key step toward the Kingdom’s goal of positioning…
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