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Saudi sets new standards for sustainable tourism
With no end in sight to the current surge in international tourism and concern mounting about the impact of this growth on the environment, a new player in the global tourism market is pointing the way towards a more sustainable…
Ma’aden mines rich vein in Saudi Arabia
Overshadowed until now by the country’s giant oil industry, Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is starting to emerge as a driving force of economic growth and diversification.
Riyadh all set for metro debut
Just five years after the start of construction, the clock is ticking down to the opening of service on what will be Saudi Arabia’s very first urban railway system – the Riyadh Metro.
Sundance salutes awakening of Saudi film
Wherever they are from, every young director starting out in the movie business dreams of having a film selected to compete at the Sundance Film Festival. To not only be selected from more than 10,000 submissions but to go on…
The inspiration of youth
When we look around the world and observe how human beings of the 21st century live, work and spend their free time, it sometimes seems that our lives today are almost entirely shaped by technology.
Qiddiya moves into top gear
With a giant domestic market eager to enjoy arts, sports and theme parks right on their doorstep, nobody in the world’s hospitality industry wants to miss out on the Qiddiya opportunity.
Planning for the energy transition
KAPSARC, the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, is no ordinary think-tank. An independent institution at the heart of the world’s most important producer of hydrocarbons, KAPSARC’s researchers are helping to shape policies at a critical time in global…
Let me entertain you
The arts and entertainment sector has a crucial part to play in the emergence of a more diverse, open and modern society in Saudi Arabia.
Turning entertainment vision into reality
A short drive away from the Saudi capital Riyadh, one of the largest entertainment, sports and cultural complexes in the world is now beginning to take shape.
Unlocking new opportunities for Saudi women in tech
The women of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will have a major part to play in delivering the country's economic and social transformation. Already, young Saudi women dominate technology courses at universities and are entering the workplace in ever greater…