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King Abdullah Financial Center Station Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh

With its new metro, Riyadh opens a cultural window

The humble metro has transformed the world's great cities, inspiring artists and writers along the way. The Saudi capital could be opening both a sustainable future and a city icon.

Sawsan Jamil Hasan 08 December 2024
A man walks through the meeting hall where the yearly Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference is held in the Saudi capital Riyadh on October 24, 2023. AFP

Saudi investment summit set to unveil $28bn in deals

As those representing capital fly into Riyadh for the Future Investment Initiative, there are renewed opportunities in a diversifying and more sustainable Saudi economy

Turki Harbi 29 October 2024
Saudi nature spots and oases are included in the sites set to be further developed for tourism. Shutterstock

Saudi Arabia now leads the Middle East in tourist numbers

The Kingdom has seen visitor numbers grow but its ambitions are much bigger and broader. Plans to open its doors and sites come with a massive $800bn investment set to boost the sector.

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi 01 April 2024
At a time of global turbulence, the Kingdom’s reputation for stability and determination to build on the success of its Vision 2030 plans will help it attract global business talent and entrepreneurs  Ewan White

Attracting ‘premium residents’ is the next step in Saudi Arabia’s ambitious reforms

At a time of global turbulence, the Kingdom's reputation for stability and determination to build on the success of its Vision 2030 plans will help it attract global business talent and entrepreneurs 

Shujaa Albogmi 19 January 2024
A view of Riyadh skyline. There has been a steady flow of companies applying to set up offices in the country since the rule introduced three years ago went into effect at the start of 2024. Shutterstock

Multinational companies stand to gain by moving regional headquarters to Saudi Arabia

There has been a steady flow of companies applying to set up offices in the country since the rule introduced three years ago went into effect at the start of 2024

Shujaa Albogmi 10 January 2024
Riyadh is the capital of the future. shutterstock

Saudi Arabia’s trillion-riyal budget keeps reforms on track

A commitment to economic diversity and sustainable spending shows in the Kingdom's 2024 fiscal plans, demonstrating the reach of its Vision 2030 reforms and determination to end oil dependency

Faisal Faeq 11 December 2023
FIFA has appointed Anoud al-Asmari as the first Saudi woman to serve as an international football referee. (Via Twitter)

Anoud Al-Asmari: The 1st Saudi Arabian Woman to Receive A FIFA Badge

Since last week, Anoud Al-Asmari has been the talk of the Arab and international media, thanks to her success in becoming the first Saudi Arabian woman to receive A FIFA badge. On Saturday, 7…

Sarah Gamal 13 January 2023
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16 October 2025

Rushed deals and a disregard for root problems provide a flimsy foundation for sustainable peace  

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa hold a meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on October 15, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko / AFP
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Unpacking Sharaa's diplomatic overture to Putin

16 October 2025

In Moscow, the Syrian president said he wants to restore and redefine relations former foe Russia. But is this a genuine olive branch or a message to Washington?

Samer Elias
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Cultural boycotts: the double standards that expose Western hypocrisy

16 October 2025

The international community's contradictory responses to Ukraine and Gaza lay bare the farce of a supposed rules-based global order

Sawsan Jamil Hasan
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Gaza truce rests on Trump's ability to restrain Netanyahu

16 October 2025

The Israeli premier's uncompromising attitude threatens the fragile ceasefire that the US president has worked so hard to secure

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Lebanon's finance minister: fiscal reforms are underway

15 October 2025

Speaking to Al Majalla, Yassine Jaber explained how the government had already increased tax revenue and what it plans to do to raise more money for the treasury

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