Tag: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia ranks 5th worldwide in AI sector growth, leads Arab nations 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has secured the fifth rank globally and first in the Arab region for growth in the artificial intelligence sector, the Saudi...

Saudi Arabia to continue with expansionary spending in 2026 budget, says finance minister 

RIYADH: Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan confirmed on Wednesday that the government will maintain expansionary spending in the 2026 budget, emphasizing stability and medium-term...

Saudi Arabia ranks 3rd globally in leading AI models, job growth rate: Stanford AI Index

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has achieved third place globally in the development of artificial intelligence models and in the growth rate of AI-related jobs. According to...

Saudi Arabia draws $173bn in early November investment push 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia booked $173 billion in investment commitments across multiple sectors in early November, driven by activity at the Biban forum, the inaugural...

Saudi Arabia to host 100 startups in Entrepreneurship World Cup finals

RIYADH: Some 100 startups from 46 countries have officially qualified for the finals of the Entrepreneurship World Cup 2025, set to be held in the Saudi...

Saudi Arabia to unveil $2bn in SME initiatives at Biban 2025  

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority will unveil $2 billion in initiatives and agreements across technology, tourism, entertainment, education, and financial...

SME lending in Saudi Arabia surges past $112bn

RIYADH: Lending to small, medium, and micro enterprises in Saudi Arabia reached a record SR420.7 billion ($112.18 billion) by the end of the second...

Saudi Arabia holds 30th spot in Global Financial Inclusion Index

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia retained its 30th position in the 2025 Global Financial Inclusion Index, with strong gains in digital finance and fintech ecosystems, a...

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