In April 1999, the airplane carrying the then Prince of Riyadh, now King, Salman bin Abdulaziz, landed in Beijing responding to an invitation by the…

“The international tourism industry contributes 8% of greenhouse gases and 40% of hard waste. With more activities by the year 2030, more…

"I've rushed things. I should not have started the franchising system until I made sure I had a solid business model and the right people to take…

In the early 1980’s, Saudi King Fahad bin Abdul Aziz, who ruled between 1982 and 2005, believed in agriculture as a pillar of self-dependence. He…

Wars or military confrontations always come with dramatic, impactful changes. The economy is the most fragile or the weakest link that can be shaken…

“From time to time, my wife surprises me with a shopping list a few minutes before I leave the office. It’s hassling to drop by the supermarket in…

The Saudi banking sector is facing new competitors. The competition is coming from fintech (financial technology) and financing firms that are taking…

There are many things in common between culture and entertainment in Saudi Arabia. A significant part of cultural activities bears a huge…

In 2016, Bahraini former Prime Minister late Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman led mediation efforts to mend the broken ties between Saudi Arabia and…

“Buying a vehicle, new or used, has become more difficult than before. The biggest car dealers told me I had to book the car 3 to 6 months before I…