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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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Why the US is asking Lebanon for its bomb back

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When Israel killed a Hezbollah military chief in late November, one GBU-39 bomb failed to detonate, leaving Washington worried that its adversaries could reverse engineer it

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Spanish poet Miriam Reyes on escaping the prison of the page

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With her collection 'Con' having won Spain's 2025 National Poetry Prize, the Galician writer spoke to Al Majalla about the process of creation as she works on her first novel.

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