Arab News

Arab News is a daily newspaper in English, based in Saudi Arabia. It is released at the same time from three cities: Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam. The publication is designed in a broadsheet format and primarily caters to business professionals, executives, and diplomats.

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Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia target key sectors in push to deepen economic ties

1 day ago | arabnews.com | Mohammed Al-Kinani

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia plan to boost economic cooperation in key sectors — including agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism — as officials from both nations met at a forum in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia ranks 1st in region, 6th in G20 for geospatial infrastructure

1 day ago | arabnews.com | Reem Walid

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has climbed to ninth place in the 2025 Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure Readiness Index, up from 32nd in 2022, reflecting steady progress in its spatial sciences sector. Represented by the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information, the Kingdom ranked first in the Middle East and the Arab world, and sixth among G20 nations, in the index, according to a statement.
Saudi EXIM Bank’s credit facilities more than double to $8.93bn

1 day ago | arabnews.com | Reem Walid

RIYADH: The Saudi Export-Import Bank more than doubled its credit facilities in 2024, reaching SR33.53 billion ($8.93 billion), as the Kingdom ramps up efforts to boost non-oil exports to international and high-potential markets. The institution’s credit facilities rose 103.2 percent year on year, with disbursements for export financing reaching SR11.96 billion — up 70 percent from 2023.
Private sector integration advancing to meet Saudi Vision 2030 goals: finance minister

1 day ago | arabnews.com | Mohammed Al-Kinani

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to strengthen its economy by deepening private sector partnerships and improving regulatory practices, the Kingdom’s finance minister has said. Speaking during a roundtable at the US Chamber of Commerce, held on April 23 in Washington alongside the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, Mohammed Al-Jadaan said Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 seeks to reshape and diversify the country’s economy.
Over 40 Indian firms have established regional HQs in Saudi Arabia, official reveals

2 days ago | arabnews.com | Nour El-Shaeri

RIYADH: More than 40 Indian companies have established headquarters in Saudi Arabia, with additional facilities in the defense sector expected in the near future, according to a top official. Abdulaziz Al-Qahtani, chairman of the Saudi-Indian Business Council, made the comments as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday for a two-day visit. He is expected to meet with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman during the trip.
Saudi Arabia posts 66.7% rise in industrial licenses in February

2 days ago | arabnews.com | Mohammed Al-Kinani

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia issued 105 new industrial licenses in February, marking a 66.7 percent increase compared to January, supporting the Kingdom’s drive for economic growth and diversification. A total of 113 factories also commenced production during the second month of the year, representing a 9.7 percent increase in comparison with the previous month, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
ACWA Power secures $119m loan facility from Alinma Bank for new headquarters

2 days ago | arabnews.com | Reem Walid

RIYADH: Saudi utility giant ACWA Power has secured an SR750 million ($119 million) Shariah-compliant term loan facility from Alinma Bank to fund its new headquarters in Riyadh. The seven-year agreement reflects the bank’s confidence in the world’s largest private water desalination company, recognizing its strong financial position and strategic role in supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and energy transition goals, according to a statement.
Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, overtakes Singapore

2 days ago | arabnews.com | Nour El-Shaeri

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has overtaken Singapore as the premier destination for venture capital funds across emerging markets after it secured $391 million in the first quarter of 2025. The 53 percent year-on-year rise helped propel the Kingdom to becoming the highest-performing country across the Middle East, Africa, Pakistan, Turkiye, and Southeast Asia in terms of total funding during the three-month period, as revealed in the latest analysis by venture data platform MAGNiTT.
Key tourism roles to be localized in Saudi Arabia as part of national employment push

2 days ago | arabnews.com | Mohammed Al-Kinani

JEDDAH: Hotel managers, travel agency directors, and tour guides are among 41 tourism roles set to be reserved for Saudi nationals under plans to boost local employment and reduce reliance on foreign labor. In coordination with the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the decision, highlighting that the move targets leadership and specialist jobs in the private sector.
PepsiCo opens regional headquarters in Riyadh, unveils $8m R&D center

3 days ago | arabnews.com | Nour El-Shaeri

RIYADH: Global beverage giant PepsiCo has opened its new Middle East regional headquarters in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the region. Spanning 2,800 sq. m, the state-of-the-art facility will accommodate more than 150 employees and serve as a central hub for PepsiCo’s operations across the Middle East.