Riyadh: Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih underscored the vital and complementary role of the private sector within the national investment ecosystem, noting its significant contribution to Saudi Arabia’s economic growth. The minister stated that the private sector’s contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) has doubled in ten years, rising
Riyadh: In a significant step toward advancing the applications of the circular carbon economy (CCE) approach, the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) issued the first quality mark for carbon-cured concrete, with the support and initiative of the Ministry of Energy. According to Saudi Press Agency, the initiative is
Jeddah: The fifth session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Conference of Ministers Responsible for Water began today in Jeddah under Saudi Arabia’s chairmanship, bringing together ministers and water experts from OIC member states for three days of discussions on enhancing collaboration in water resource management under the theme
Frankfurt: The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission (LPTC) concluded the Kingdom’s participation in the 2025 Frankfurt International Book Fair, held at Messe Frankfurt in Germany from October 15 to 19. The Saudi pavilion drew wide engagement from visitors and earned international praise for the richness of its cultural and creative
Washington: President of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser met with Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh on the sidelines of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The meeting in Washington focused on strategies to
Milan: The Restaurant and Caf© Owners Association highlighted leading Saudi success stories in the hospitality, restaurant, and caf© sectors during its participation in the HostMilano 2025 exhibition, currently taking place in Milan, Italy. The showcased projects represent pioneering models that have strengthened the sector’s local and international presence and reflect