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Inside Jeddah Tower: Saudi Arabia’s tallest skyscraper that will beat Burj Khalifa

Saudi Arabia is pushing the limits of architecture and ambition with Jeddah Tower, a megastructure designed to become the tallest building in the world, overtaking Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa. Rising on the Red Sea coast, the tower is not just about height, it represents the Kingdom’s vision for the future, blending engineering excellence, luxury living, […]

After years of private celebration, Christmas goes public in Saudi Arabia | World News

Christmas in Saudi Arabia moved from private gatherings to mall celebrations under Vision 2030/Representative Image Christmas in Saudi Arabia has quietly transformed over the years. Once a private, low-key celebration confined to expatriate homes, the festival is now gradually appearing in public spaces, from decorated malls to themed events. This shift reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing […]

Two of Saudi’s biggest mining firms seal landmark deal to swap licences; set to create 47,000 jobs | World News

A major mining move just unlocked 47,000 Saudi jobs / AI Generated Image Two big Saudi mining firms, agreed to exchange a set of exploration licences. In practice this means each company will take ownership of licences that better fit its strengths and project plans: Ma’aden will hand some licences to AMAK, and AMAK will […]

Two of Saudi’s biggest mining firms seal landmark deal to swap licences; set to create 47,000 jobs | World News

A major mining move just unlocked 47,000 Saudi jobs / AI Generated Image Two big Saudi mining firms, agreed to exchange a set of exploration licences. In practice this means each company will take ownership of licences that better fit its strengths and project plans: Ma’aden will hand some licences to AMAK, and AMAK will […]

Saudi new 5-year Resident ID to cut 65 million office visits and boost digital services | World News

Absher powers new five-year Resident ID system / Image: File Saudi Arabia introduced a new “Resident ID” system that replaces the old annual residency-renewal routine with a single, five-year card and a simplified online workflow. Officials and local outlets say the move will dramatically cut visits to passport and residency offices for over 13 million […]

Saudi Arabia approves $350 billion budget for 2026, focused on vision 2030 goals | World News

Saudi Arabia’s 2026 $350 billion budget emphasizes Vision 2030, giga projects, social programs, and economic growth/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia has approved its 2026 state budget, outlining ambitious spending plans aimed at sustaining economic growth, supporting citizens, and advancing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiatives. The total budget for the coming fiscal year amounts to 1.313 trillion […]

Saudi Arabia quietly lets expats buy alcohol in Riyadh stores | World News

Expats in Saudi Arabia can now quietly buy alcohol in Riyadh, signaling cautious policy change/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has taken a cautious step in loosening its long-standing restrictions on alcohol, allowing non-Muslim residents under the country’s special residency program to purchase alcohol from Riyadh stores that were previously reserved for diplomats. The move is part […]

Saudi Arabia is no longer offering huge salary bumps to expats | World News

Saudi cuts expat pay premiums as hiring slows / AI-Generated Image Saudi Arabia is quietly reshaping the way it hires foreign talent, scaling back the hefty salary premiums that once defined expat recruitment as businesses tighten budgets and reassess staffing needs across major sectors. Roles that previously came with automatic double-digit pay bumps are now […]

Saudi Arabia’s AMAALA Triple Bay set to create 50,000 jobs, contribute $3 billion to GDP | World News

AMAALA Triple Bay opens with six resorts, yacht club, Wellness Route/Image: Red Sea Global (RSG) Saudi Arabia is set to redefine luxury, wellness, and economic impact with the opening of AMAALA Triple Bay. Developed by Red Sea Global, the ultra-luxury coastal destination on the Red Sea is projected to create 50,000 jobs and inject USD […]

Biban 2025: Riyadh to host the Middle East’s largest entrepreneurship forum | World News

Biban 2025 in Riyadh gathers 200 speakers, 150 nations, and unveils billion-dollar entrepreneurial initiatives/Image: Biban From 5 to 8 November, Riyadh will welcome innovators, investors, and visionaries from around the world as the Biban 2025 Forum transforms the capital into a nexus of global enterprise. Under the theme “Global Destination for Opportunities,” the event seeks […]