Saudi Arabia’s falcon auction aims to spin tradition into tourism gold Under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is seeking to diversify its economy and cultural tourism. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airport sets record with 3.9M passengers in July Air travel is a part of the Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy, though challenges remain in attracting tourists and catching up to other Gulf airports. Saudi Arabia
Newsletter: City Pulse Riyadh “Art of the Kingdom” brings Saudi contemporary art to Beijing Saudi art travels, new Persian eats, electronic music & Esports thrills. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Chinese company to build Oman's first green hydrogen plant: What to know The plant in Duqm plans to produce 1 million metric tons of green hydrogen per year by 2030. China
Analysis Netflix teams up with MBC’s Shahid in Saudi Arabia: An end to streaming wars? By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Why France is quietly becoming Saudi Arabia’s go-to internal security partner By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Analysis Middle East braces for Trump's tariffs: Gulf gains, North Africa strains as both hedge By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Newsletter: City Pulse Riyadh Saudi Arabia launches seventh edition of its top art grant From Bukhara to Osaka, Saudi art and culture take center stage. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Interview Growing Chinese competition in Mideast car market 'key challenge,' Ford says Chinese automotive companies are increasing their market share and are projected to capture 34% of the Middle East and Africa market by 2030, according to one analysis. Ravi Ravichandran President of Ford Middle East and North Africa
Mideast private equity down 38%, but higher-value deals dominate Saudi Arabia was the region’s most active market with 13 transactions, followed by the UAE with 12. Saudi Arabia
US calls Saudi-French UN conference on Palestine ‘publicity stunt’ as Riyadh rallies behind PA The United Nations conference on Palestinian statehood featured strong support for the Palestinian Authority’s efforts to return to Gaza even as the Trump administration boycotted the event, calling it "ill-timed." Palestine
Analysis Fitch maintains Saudi Arabia's A+ credit rating, but how secure is it? The kingdom's oil dependence, World Bank governance indicators and vulnerability to geopolitical shocks have improved but remain weaknesses, the ratings agency noted. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Saudi mining licenses soar as kingdom hunts critical metals: What to know The Saudi government has cleared hurdles for the mining industry in its pursuit of critical materials. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia pledges $6B investment, to sign 47 deals with Syria: What to know The event is a milestone for Syria-Saudi relations and the deals coming out of it are expected to help create 50,000 jobs across the country. Syria
Newsletter: City Pulse Riyadh Saudi-backed show explores Palestinian embroidery in Scotland New Saudi restaurant in London, MDLBeast events, and the story behind Al-Taa’sheer dance. By Rebecca Anne Proctor In Dubai, reporting on culture
Saudi Arabia to invest $6B in Syria in boost to Sharaa: What to know The kingdom has been at the forefront of diplomatic and economic efforts to support Syria's recovery. Syria
Newsletter: Gulf Gulf defense spending surges The UAE and Saudi Arabia are staging a notable presence at IDEF 2025, Turkey’s major defense industry exhibition taking place in Istanbul. Both nations are leveraging the expo to reinforce regional partnerships and solidify new joint ventures. By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Saudi Arabia offers travel permits to Syrian businessmen, investors: What to know Syrian entrepreneurs can now directly apply for travel licenses at the Saudi Embassy in Damascus, while Saudi investors seeking to visit Syria can register via the Interior Ministry’s e-platform. Syria
Saudi crude oil exports hit 3-month high as production soars: What to know The increase comes as the kingdom is reeling from negative effects of lower oil prices and production boosts from OPEC+ under US pressure. Saudi Arabia