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Riyadh just launched its carbon economy
Saudi Arabia's emerging carbon market takes center stage as Riyadh prepares to launch its first domestically generated carbon credits, signaling a major shift in climate finance.
Why Saudi tourism may be the smartest investment story in the world right now
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector has moved from ambition to execution, drawing global investors with visible growth, landmark projects and a compelling long-term diversification story.
FII Rome at the tipping point
At FII Rome, investors and policymakers explored how Europe can accelerate competitiveness, attract capital and strengthen its position in an increasingly complex global economy.
KAFD, the beating heart of Riyadh
King Abdullah Financial District has become the heartbeat of Riyadh, uniting global finance, premium living, and world-class infrastructure in a thriving urban ecosystem that embodies Saudi Arabia’s growth, ambition, and investment momentum.
Faster than humanity
Mohamed Alabbar explains how artificial intelligence is transforming the way he works, while arguing that human connection, purpose and community remain the true measures of progress.
When childhood becomes data
A new global report warns that algorithmic learning systems could reshape childhood, governance and the future of human development itself.
The women rewriting music
MDLBEAST Foundation’s HUNNA programme is helping women reshape the future of music in Riyadh and across the MENA region through mentorship, leadership and advocacy.
The architecture of ambition
Mohamed Alabbar has been here before. When headlines turn dark and markets flinch, the founder of Emaar Properties does not retreat. He recalibrates.
Building for the global buyer
Real estate is one of the most stubbornly local businesses in the world. Developers spend decades mastering a single city, sometimes a single district, learning its planning rules, construction costs and political rhythms. Expanding beyond those boundaries is notoriously difficult.…
Before the festival
On paper, Balad Beast is a festival. In reality, it feels closer to a cultural experiment.