RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded a trade surplus of SR154.72 billion during the first half of 2026, up from SR101.01 billion during the same period last year, according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The Kingdom’s…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia accounted for 26 percent of the total investor base in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during the first half of 2026, making the Kingdom the largest single contributor to the region’s investor pool,…
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JEDDAH — Rainfall is expected to continue across several parts of Saudi Arabia from Wednesday through the end of the week, with moderate to heavy showers forecast in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). An animated…
Read MoreMADINAH — Madinah is witnessing a major development and investment drive, with 280 projects worth approximately SR200 billion currently underway across 12 sectors, according to a report issued by the Madinah Chamber of Commerce. The commercial sector accounts for the…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior electronic platform Absher processed 50,815,790 electronic transactions for beneficiaries during July, reflecting the continued expansion of digital government services across the Kingdom. The Absher Individuals platform accounted for 47,869,218 transactions, including 37,089,458 digital…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has announced the recall of 84,639 Toyota Camry vehicles from the 2025–2026 model years due to a defect in the instrument panel system. The defect could prevent important vehicle information from being displayed…
Read MoreRIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 50,030 certificates of origin in July as part of its efforts to support exporters and facilitate export procedures for businesses across various sectors. The ministry said the certificate of origin…
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RIYADH — More than 26.34 million passengers used public bus services across Saudi Arabia’s cities and governorates during the second quarter of 2026, marking a 23.2 percent increase compared with the same period last year, according to the Transport General…
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MAKKAH — More than 15.2 million people performed Umrah in Saudi Arabia during the first quarter of 2026, including approximately 9.5 million domestic performers, according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The total number of Umrah…
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RIYADH — The appearance of the star Suhail on the southern horizon before dawn on Monday, Aug. 24, marks a traditional seasonal sign associated with the gradual end of summer and the approach of cooler weather across the Arabian Peninsula.…
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