RIYADH — WhatsApp remains the most widely used social media and messaging application in Saudi Arabia, with usage reaching 94.4 percent among males and 90.4 percent among females, according to the “Saudi Internet 2025” report issued by the Communications, Space…
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RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched the Riyadh Digital District, a strategic initiative designed to position the Saudi capital as a leading global destination for technology talent, digital innovation and entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to…
Read MoreRIYADH — Saudi Arabia added two more medals to its achievements at the World Masters Athletics Championships (WMAC) Daegu 2026 in the Republic of Korea, with Mohammed Al Qaree winning silver in the pole vault and Sarah Al Helal claiming…
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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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