In recent years Saudi Arabia has established itself as one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in the Middle East. Central to this has been the reformation of the tax and zakat (a payment ...

Saudi Arabia’s education system has undergone a significant restructuring in recent years, driven by the launch of Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s blueprint for socio-economic transformation. The ...

As emerging markets develop new attractions and tap into new visitor source markets, they are leveraging technology and sustainable development in line with emissions targets. This strategic refocus ...

With Saudi Arabia making significant strides towards realising its Vision 2030 roadmap for economic diversification, the tourism industry has emerged as a key alternative engine of growth. While many ...

Saudi Arabia’s government aims to transform the Kingdom into a biotech centre by 2040, aligned with its long-term development blueprint, Vision 2030. The global biotech market has grown considerably ...

Interview: Einas Suleiman Al Eisa, President, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University In what ways is higher education for women contributing to the Kingdom’s long-term economic goals? EINAS ...

Saudi Arabia’s education system is undergoing significant transformation under Vision 2030, aiming to close the skills gap and support economic diversification. Reforms focus on expanding private ...

GCC countries have been actively pursuing workforce nationalisation policies to reduce their reliance on expatriate workers and create sustainable employment opportunities for their growing local ...

The GCC’s population more than doubled over the past 25 years, growing from 26.2m in 1995 to 56.4m in 2021, outpacing the global growth rate of 30%. Urbanisation has also accelerated across the region ...

The conflict in Ukraine has caused disruption across the global economy, prompting an increase in the number and sophistication of cyberattacks. According to a poll of 800 chief audit executives ...

Under the banner of its Vision 2030 programme – a far-reaching roadmap for economic diversification and modernisation – Saudi Arabia has set an ambitious target of 70% home ownership by 2030 and has ...

Saudi Arabia identified the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) early on, recognising its potential to drive economic diversification, enhance efficiency across sectors and position ...