Foreign private capital investment in Saudi Arabia's private markets reached SAR20 billion ($5.3 billion) in 2025, representing about 60% of total private capital investment in the Kingdom and marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of Saudi Arabia's private capital ecosystem.
Saudi Arabia has taken another step towards establishing itself as a global sporting destination after the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop an international cricket stadium in Jeddah.
YouTube has launched supervised kid accounts across Middle East and North Africa, offering additional protections and features for children and parents. It is mainly designed for parents who feel their child is ready for the main YouTube app but want to supervise their experience.
Rural farms in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha Region are emerging as a summer tourism attraction, offering nature and relaxation experiences. The ministry supports the sector, with 30 licensed farms and plans to reach 65.
Saudi Arabia’s Jazan Region recorded over 4 million domestic and international overnight visitors in 2025, marking a 47% increase compared to 2024, according to tourism figures. Total visitor spending exceeded SAR3 billion, reflecting a 19% year-on-year rise.
flynas will launch twice-weekly direct flights between Riyadh and Aleppo from August 1, expanding its regional network, improving Saudi Arabia-Syria air connectivity, and supporting tourism.
Madinah recorded Saudi Arabia’s highest occupancy rate for tourist accommodation facilities in the first quarter of 2026, with hotels, serviced apartments and other lodging establishments achieving an 82% occupancy rate, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
Abha International Airport, operated by Cluster2 Airports, ranked first globally in its category for on-time performance in June 2026, achieving a 93.84 per cent departure punctuality rate, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Saudi Arabia's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at "A+" with a stable outlook, citing the kingdom's strong external balance sheets and significant fiscal buffers in the form of deposits and other public sector assets as well as resilience to recent geopolitical tensions.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, has announced the addition of two new destinations to its growing network, launching ticket sales for flights linking Riyadh with Málaga (Spain) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
