A Landmark Visit Redefining Saudi–U.S. Relations The visit of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, to the United States—at the official invitation of President Donald Trump—marks…
Saudi Arabia’s sweeping economic transformation is redefining the landscape of its financial and insurance sectors — and reinsurance is quickly emerging as a flagship of that change. Once a market that relied heavily on foreign insurance services, the Kingdom…
If our previous article outlined the contours of Saudi Arabia’s new model—built on the synergy between Biban as a factory of innovation and TOURISE as a marketplace of experiences—then the 22 billion riyals announced at Biban 2025 mark the…
The opening of the 26th session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Riyadh marked a historic turning point. Merely hosting this gathering — the largest in the organization’s 50-year history, with over 160 delegations…
As global competition shifts from economic scoresheets to the race for future-making, Riyadh is preparing to send a clear message to the world: the future is being built here, not observed from afar. This November, the Saudi capital will host…
Saudi Arabia’s decision to advance 12 companies to the second phase of the Mining Exploration Enablement Program marks a defining moment in the Kingdom’s economic transformation under Vision 2030. Mining is no longer viewed as a complementary activity—it is…
The remarks made by Saudi Minister of Housing Majid Al-Hogail during the Global PropTech Summit in Riyadh clearly signify that the Kingdom is not only advancing confidently toward achieving the goals of Vision 2030, but has also begun firmly establishing…
In a move reflecting growing confidence in Saudi Arabia’s economy and the maturity of its financial market, Capital Market Authority (CMA) Chairman Mohammed Al-Quwaiz announced the authority’s intention to review foreign ownership limits in the Saudi market, currently capped…
I’ve always loved the kind of news that doesn’t just announce a new appointment — but unfolds a deeper reflection. When I read that Jane Fraser, CEO of CitiGroup, and Lubna Olayan, Chair of Olayan Group, were appointed as co-chairs…
His Excellency the Minister of Investment, Eng. Khalid Al-Falih, affirmed that the Saudi economy is witnessing an unprecedented phase of growth—exceeding international expectations and achieving several Saudi Vision 2030 targets years ahead of schedule. The cumulative growth, which has…
