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Riyadh, February 11, 2025, SPA -- Diriyah Company and the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA) to expand cooperation in ways that

Doha, February 13, 2025, SPA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb, participated in the 51st meeting of the United Nations Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East, held in Doha, Qatar.

Riyadh, January 11, 2025, SPA -- Relevant government entities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today announced the allocation of SAR10 billion to activate the Standard Incentives Program for the industrial sector, following approval by the Council of Ministers in mid-December. This initiative seeks to enable industrial investments, spur …

Riyadh, June 12, 2023, SPA -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announces new instant e-visa options that from today, will facilitate UK, US, and Schengen visas holders, as well as permanent residents of UK, US, and any EU country to obtain tourist e-visas to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through www.mofa.gov.sa. The Kingdom has previously extended regulation to provide visas on arrival to the six ...

Riyadh, February 09, 2025, SPA -- LEAP 2025 officially launched today in Riyadh, bringing together global technology and innovation leaders to reinforce Saudi Arabia's position as a primary hub for digital transformation and an attractive destination for tech investments. On the first day of the event, investments and projects worth over $14.9 billion in …

Riyadh, February 13, 2025, SPA -- A cultural and social event introducing His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman Award for Cultural Cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China took place yesterday, with the support of the Minister of

1 天前 · Riyadh, February 13, 2025, SPA -- Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim stated that Saudi Arabia's non-oil sector is poised for substantial growth by 2026, driven by the expansion of key industries. He also noted that infrastructure investments are expected to reach approximately $1 trillion by 2030, supported by clear economic objectives and long-term private-sector strategies.

Riyadh, December 03, 2024, SPA -- The fourth edition of the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum began today, coinciding with the sixteenth session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16) in Riyadh. Held under the theme "Action is in our Nature," the first day of the 2024 SGI Forum saw five new initiatives announced, valued at $60 million (SAR225 million ...