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Saudi FDI inflows grow 33.5% in 2025 as foreign investment stock reaches SR1.06 trillion

Saudi FDI inflows grow 33.5% in 2025 as foreign investment stock reaches SR1.06 trillion

RIYADH — Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Saudi Arabia grew 33.5 percent year-on-year to SR159.1 billion in 2025, according to the Federation of Saudi Chambers’ “Voice of Business” report. The report also highlighted that the...

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Saudi private-sector bank credit hits SR3.32 trillion as investment registrations surge in 2026

Saudi private-sector bank credit hits SR3.32 trillion as investment registrations surge in 2026

Mazen bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous, President of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), and Sulaymon Said Sultonzoda, Director of Tajikistan’s State Agency for Financial Control and Combating Corruption.

Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan sign agreement to combat cross-border corruption

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman receives King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain’s King pledge stronger regional security and stability

Saudi Arabia

Riyadh region records highest rainfall at 73.4 mm as rain hits six Saudi regions

Riyadh region records highest rainfall at 73.4 mm as rain hits six Saudi regions

Mazen bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous, President of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), and Sulaymon Said Sultonzoda, Director of Tajikistan’s State Agency for Financial Control and Combating Corruption.

Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan sign agreement to combat cross-border corruption

Saudi FDI inflows grow 33.5% in 2025 as foreign investment stock reaches SR1.06 trillion

Saudi FDI inflows grow 33.5% in 2025 as foreign investment stock reaches SR1.06 trillion

Saudi private-sector bank credit hits SR3.32 trillion as investment registrations surge in 2026

Saudi private-sector bank credit hits SR3.32 trillion as investment registrations surge in 2026

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chairs the Cabinet session in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia calls for immediate end to all threats to maritime navigation

World

People gather outside the A.B. Cairoli primary school after it was evacuated following a bomb alert that prompted evacuations in at least 300 schools across Italy, in Rome, Italy, November 11, 2026

300 Italian schools evacuated after email bomb alerts

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

US Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base over alleged Iran threats

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan gives a press conference at his home, in Lahore, Pakistan, on May 18, 2023

Pakistan’s jailed ex-PM taken to hospital overnight for eye examination

Hussam Abu Safiya, right, shows a UN delegation around the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza in September 2024

Israeli court refuses to release 14 Gaza doctors held without charge or trial

Pete Hegseth

House Republicans block effort to hold Hegseth impeachment vote

Visitors to the eternal flame at President John F. Kennedy’s gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery in 2009

Kennedys join suit to block Trump’s triumphal arch, saying it mars JFK gravesite

Video

How a family holiday uncovered Saudi Arabia's youngest rising motorsport star

How a family holiday uncovered Saudi Arabia's youngest rising motorsport star

27 Jul 2026

Saudi fans reflect on tough Spain defeat at 2026 World Cup

Saudi fans reflect on tough Spain defeat at 2026 World Cup

22 Jun 2026

Interior Minister reviews Hajj security forces’ readiness for pilgrimage season

Interior Minister reviews Hajj security forces’ readiness for pilgrimage season

22 May 2026

From first practice to Olympic dreams: Inside Saudi Arabia’s first women’s flag football team

From first practice to Olympic dreams: Inside Saudi Arabia’s first women’s flag football team

08 May 2026

Mannai Information Technology KSA wins major MEP and technology contract for landmark Riyadh giga-project development

Mannai Information Technology KSA wins major MEP and technology contract for landmark Riyadh giga-project development

Savings Season Starts Now on AMAZON.SA: Incredible Deals, Unbeatable Value, and Fast Delivery This 11.11

Savings Season Starts Now on AMAZON.SA: Incredible Deals, Unbeatable Value, and Fast Delivery This 11.11

Community Jameel Saudi Foundation concludes the 2026 university challenge and announces the Kingdom champions

Community Jameel Saudi Foundation concludes the 2026 university challenge and announces the Kingdom champions

Opinion

When identity overshadows political positions

When identity overshadows political positions

By Angham Alsqaf

The penultimate message!

The penultimate message!

By Jameel Altheyabi

As Riyadh rises, a new generation looks toward homeownership

As Riyadh rises, a new generation looks toward homeownership

By Abdulrahman Alokby

Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention ‌to retire from the Portuguese national team on Thursday

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal national team

Saudi Pro League to reschedule Matchweek 13 following Asian Cup postponement

Saudi Pro League to reschedule Matchweek 13 following Asian Cup postponement

Jesus de Miguel joined Tenerife in 2025

Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision

The Portuguese superstar struck three times between the 66th and 81st minutes. — SPL

Ronaldo hits 985 career goals with hat-trick, moves within 15 of historic 1,000-goal milestone

Esports

Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Esports Nations Cup in 2026

Saudi Arabia to host inaugural Esports Nations Cup in 2026

Team Falcons clinch back-to-back Esports World Cup titles in Riyadh

Team Falcons clinch back-to-back Esports World Cup titles in Riyadh

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – game review

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – game review

Life

Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault

Nana Patekar suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Angry Anderson

Australian rock legend Angry Anderson dies aged 79

Technology

Anthropic makes the AI tool Claude, which is used as a chatbot and as a tool to help coding.

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

UN High commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk (3rd L) delivers his speech during the 63rd session of United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council, in Geneva, on September 7, 2026.

AI could pose ‘existential’ threat to humanity, UN rights chief warns

China is the biggest maker of humanoid robots in the world

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

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Saudi Arabia marks end of Hijri year 1447 with landmark achievements and transformational milestones

Saudi Arabia marks end of Hijri year 1447 with landmark achievements and transformational milestones

RIYADH — The Hijri year 1447 marked another remarkable chapter in Saudi Arabia’s development journey, reflecting achievements and progress across all sectors and at every level. These accomplishments have become a tangible and visible reality,...

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How a family holiday uncovered Saudi Arabia's youngest rising motorsport star

JEDDAH — What were you doing when you were 12? Were some of the biggest names in international motorsports telling your father they'd discovered a rare talent? Were you overtaking drivers years older than you just days after climbing behind...

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Ancient stone tombs trace centuries of human movement across northwest Arabia

Ancient stone tombs trace centuries of human movement across northwest Arabia

Jazan’s tropical harvest: A growing hub for mangoes, bananas and papayas

Jazan’s tropical harvest: A growing hub for mangoes, bananas and papayas

Thriving mangrove forests tell Saudi Arabia's conservation story

Thriving mangrove forests tell Saudi Arabia's conservation story