Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to drive sustainable development in the Jazan region, with authorities overseeing 38 strategic projects aimed at upgrading infrastructure, attracting investment and supporting long-term economic growth under the kingdom's Vision 2030 agenda.
The inaugural edition of the Made in GCC 2026 Forum and Exhibition - the largest industrial gathering aimed at strengthening industrial co-operation and integration among the Gulf states - will be held from October 6 to 8 at Exhibition World Bahrain.
The European Investment Bank approved €17.4 billion ($20 billion) in financing, including €3.7 billion for clean energy projects, to boost Europe's energy security while supporting renewable energy, power grids and sustainable development across Europe and neighbouring countries.
Saudi National Development Fund (NDF) and its affiliated sector funds have signed SAR6 billion ($1.6 billion) deals to help boost investment and unlock new opportunities across priority sectors including tourism, infrastructure and sustainable development.
Tourism ministers and industry leaders from around the world have discussed the impact of geopolitical conflicts, climate change, sustainable development and the distribution of tourism wealth at the 20th anniversary WTM Ministers' Summit, held during World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Economy and Planning has announced plans to launch an AI-enabled matchmaking partnership network, SUSTAIN, mainly designed to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and accelerate the delivery of sustainable development initiatives in the kingdom.
