Riyadh, April 23, 2026, SPA — Saudi Arabia has secured top global rankings in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2025-2026 report, reflecting a highly competitive environment and reinforcing its position as a premier global hub for entrepreneurship. The Kingdom led all high-income economies in Entrepreneurial Finance, highlighting the efficiency of its financing tools for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Additionally, Saudi Arabia ranked third globally in the National Entrepreneurship Context Index (NECI), cementing its status as an elite destination for entrepreneurial investment and growth. Total early-stage Entrepre
Jizan, April 24, 2026, SPA — Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq and his accompanying delegation visited Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries (JCPDI) yesterday as part of his visit to Jazan Region. During the visit, he met with JCPDI Chief Executive Officer Dr. Hussein bin Yahya Fadhli. They discussed several topics of mutual interest and reviewed JCPDI’s industrial capabilities and promising investment opportunities, as well as the facilitation provided by the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu to encourage foreign investment. Farooq expressed admiration for JCPDI’s na
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Riyadh, March 23, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recorded notable progress in the World Happiness Report 2026, ranking 22nd globally out of 147 countries with a life evaluation score of 6.817 out of 10, according to the report published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The World Happiness Report is issued annually in conjunction with the International Day of Happiness on March 20. It is based on survey data covering more than 140 countries and measures people’s life evaluations using several key factors, including gr
SBC Summit Malta 2026 will feature a dedicated marketing programme designed to help brands rethink acquisition and engagement for a modern era. …
Wa’ed Ventures, the $500 million VC arm of Saudi Aramco, has made a strategic investment in US-based Resemble AI, a company…
The SEC investigation has been formally concluded, with a decision to seek no penalties or enforcement action against the Company,…
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Buqayq, March 23, 2026, SPA — Buqayq Governorate celebrated Eid Al-Fitr yesterday with a variety of festive events organized by the municipality, in an atmosphere filled with joy and happiness. The events witnessed a notable turnout and strong engagement from residents and visitors who came to participate in celebratory programs targeting various age groups, boosting social bonds and attracting visitors from within and outside the governorate in a comprehensive festive environment. The activities included a range of entertainment programs, featuring interactive theater performances, a dedicated children’s corner, a coloring area,
Jizan, March 23, 2026, SPA — Beaches in Jazan Region are among the preferred destinations for residents and visitors during the days of Eid Al-Fitr, offering moderate marine weather, coastal scenery, and facilities and services that meet the needs of beachgoers. Among these locations is the swimming beach, considered one of the region’s most promising tourist destinations, where the municipality is working to provide modern facilities and exceptional services in line with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to create a distinctive recreational environment for residents and visitors. Since the first day of Eid, the beach has attracted large n
Buraidah, March 22, 2026, SPA — Public parks and rural recreational areas in Qassim Region attracted large numbers of residents and visitors during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, amid moderate weather conditions in the region, which contributed to providing a suitable environment for spending enjoyable times with family and friends. The Qassim Municipality worked on preparing parks, recreational areas, walking tracks, and municipal plazas, and on raising their readiness to receive visitors during the days of Eid by equipping sites and intensifying maintenance and cleaning work. The number of walking tracks in Buraidah and the region’s gov
Jeddah, March 18, 2026, SPA — The University of Business and Technology (UBT) has reached a significant scientific milestone, enhancing its reputation in the fields of innovation and research on an international level. Dr. Basma El Zein earned a gold medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions for her groundbreaking work on solar cells, utilizing low-pressure pulsed laser deposition technology to improve the nanostructure of ZnO material. This innovation has been registered as a patent and received recognition from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency. This acknowledgment underscores
Reputation House, an international technology company specializing in digital risk protection, has launched RiskCheck, a free diagnostic platform designed to help companies…
