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Talal Al-Marri, CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh, speaking at the 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia to invite 197 countries for Expo 2030 Riyadh, with an anticipated 42 million visitors
Saudi gazette reportRIYADH — Talal Al-Marri, CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh, stated that Saudi Arabia intends to invite 197 countries to participate in Expo 2030. He anticipated around 42 million visitors for the global event. Speaking at the 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Al-Marri said that the Expo 2030 Riyadh site will spread over approximately six million square meters. He said that various Expo 2030 facilities will be ready ahead of schedule. "Riyadh’s any mega-projects, such as Diriyah and Qiddiya, will also be ready." He indicated that work on the infrastructure for Expo Riyadh 2030 will begin before the end of this year. Al-Marri stated that the metro network will connect different parts of Riyadh to the Expo site to facilitate visitor movement. “Expo...
October 29, 2025

Saudi Arabia to invite 197 countries for Expo 2030 Riyadh, with an anticipated 42 million visitors

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih attending a panel discussion during the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh on Wednesday.
Al-Falih: Crown Prince directed to streamline procedures for multinational companies
Saudi gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih stated that Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has directed all government agencies to facilitate the necessary procedures and empower multinational companies. He revealed that Saudi Arabia has attracted more than 700 global companies to date to establish their regional headquarters in Riyadh, against the target of 500 by 2030. He made the remarks during a panel discussion at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh on Wednesday. The global event, held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, is attended by a large number of Saudi and international leaders, executives, officials and investors. Al-Falih highlighted the contribution of small and medium-sized...
October 29, 2025

Al-Falih: Crown Prince directed to streamline procedures for multinational companies

Syrian president also revealed that Syria has amended its investment laws to allow foreign investors to transfer their capital abroad freely.
Syrian president hails Saudi Arabia as ‘economic compass’
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa praised Saudi Arabia’s growing economic influence, describing the Kingdom as “an economic compass and a destination for investors” under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Speaking at the “New Horizon for Syria” session during the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh on Wednesday — attended by the Crown Prince — Al-Sharaa said Syria remains a key pillar of regional stability, stressing that the country’s recovery is closely linked to economic development. “The world has already seen the risks of Syria’s collapse,” Al-Sharaa said. “We have now turned a new page and opened up to the world.” He noted that peace and security are inseparable from economic...
October 29, 2025

Syrian president hails Saudi Arabia as ‘economic compass’

Saudi Arabia hosts Pakistan–Afghanistan health meeting to boost polio eradication efforts
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — At the invitation of Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel, Pakistan’s Health Minister Mustafa Kamal and Afghanistan’s Health Minister Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali held a bilateral meeting to discuss joint efforts to eradicate polio in high-risk areas. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh, was attended by Dr. Hanan Balkhy, Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the Eastern Mediterranean, and Chris Elias, Vice President of Global Development at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan to eliminate polio and address challenges hindering vaccination campaigns, while strengthening overall public health collaboration. Both...
October 29, 2025

Saudi Arabia hosts Pakistan–Afghanistan health meeting to boost polio eradication efforts

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has continued distributing food supplies among the displaced and affected families in the Al-Zawaida area of central Gaza.
KSrelief distributes food supplies among displaced families in Gaza
Saudi gazette reportRIYADH — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has continued distributing food supplies among the displaced and affected families in the Al-Zawaida area of central Gaza. This initiative is part of an ongoing campaign to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, KSrelief’s implementing partner, supervises the distribution process through its field teams. These efforts are part of Saudi Arabia’s continuous support, delivered through KSrelief, to assist the Palestinian people during times of crisis and hardship.
October 29, 2025

KSrelief distributes food supplies among displaced families in Gaza

Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, president of Saudi Sports for All Federation, attending a dialogue session during the Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh on Wednesday.
SFA Chief: Saudi Arabia quadruples physical activity rate to 60 percent in 7 years
Saudi gazette reportRIYADH — There has been dramatic increase in physical activities of the Saudi population over the recent years, according to Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, president of Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA). “The percentage of the physically active population in the Kingdom rose from 13 percent in 2018 to approximately 60 percent in 2025,” he said. Prince Khaled, who is also founder and Chief Executive Officer of KBW Ventures, stated that the definition of "physical activity" includes children exercising for 60 minutes daily and adults for approximately 180 minutes weekly. He affirmed that Saudi Arabia achieved a qualitative shift in enhancing the quality of life and spreading the culture of physical activity across all segments of society. Attending a dialogue...
October 29, 2025

SFA Chief: Saudi Arabia quadruples physical activity rate to 60 percent in 7 years

Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb speaking during a panel session at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia targets 50 million foreign tourists annually by 2030, says tourism minister
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia plans to attract around 50 million international tourists annually by 2030 out of a total of 150 million visitors, Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said. He emphasized that the focus will be on attracting upper-middle-class and wealthy travelers. Speaking during a panel session at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh, Al-Khateeb said the tourism sector has become one of the main pillars of Vision 2030, undergoing a major transformation to diversify national income beyond oil. The minister highlighted that Saudi Arabia aims to double the tourism sector’s contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) to reach 10 percent within the next five years, aligning with the global average. Al-Khateeb noted that the...
October 29, 2025

Saudi Arabia targets 50 million foreign tourists annually by 2030, says tourism minister

In terms of operating expenses, manufacturing accounted for the largest share at 41.6 percent, followed by wholesale and retail trade at 22.1 percent, construction at 7.7 percent and mining at 5.3 percent.
Operating revenues in Saudi business sector post 3.9% growth reaching SR5.5 trillion in 2024
Saudi gazette reportRIYADH — Operating revenues in Saudi Arabia’s business sector recorded an annual increase of 3.9 percent, reaching SR5.5 trillion during the year 2024, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The 2024 Structural Business Statistics report released by GASTAT showed that total operating expenses amounted to SR2.367 trillion, up by 9.3 percent during the last year. The report includes a set of key indicators highlighting the structural features of the business sector in the Kingdom. According to the report, compensation of employees totaled SR588.8 billion, marking an annual growth of 8.1percent. A comparison with 2023 data showed that operating revenues rose across several economic activities, most notably in manufacturing by 7.3 percent,...
October 29, 2025

Operating revenues in Saudi business sector post 3.9% growth reaching SR5.5 trillion in 2024

Justice minister launches upgraded Taradhi conciliation platform
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Justice Dr. Walid Al-Samaani has launched the second version of the “Taradhi” platform, affiliated with the Conciliation Center, as part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance conciliation services in line with local and international best practices. The upgraded platform represents a key step in the Kingdom’s judicial digital transformation, designed to boost the efficiency of the conciliation system, improve service quality for users, and expedite procedures while ensuring easier access to justice. The new version of “Taradhi” introduces several advanced features that uphold the highest standards of transparency, reliability, and user experience within a secure digital environment. These enhancements aim to improve service delivery, elevate...
October 29, 2025

Justice minister launches upgraded Taradhi conciliation platform

CEO of Expo 2030 Riyadh Talal Al-Marri and CEO of FII Institute Richard Attias closing signing the partnership at FII9 in Riyadh. (SPA)
FII partners with Expo 2030 Riyadh to advance global prosperity and innovation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Future Investment Initiative (FII) has entered a long-term strategic partnership with Expo 2030 Riyadh to advance global prosperity and create lasting impact for humanity. Through this collaboration, FII will leverage its global network and investment expertise to turn ambitious ideas into tangible results. Together, the two organizations will design initiatives that put people at the center of policy, innovation, and investment, ensuring progress benefits citizens, businesses, and governments alike. Richard Attias, CEO and Executive Chairman of the FII Institute, said the partnership unites one of the world’s leading platforms for changemakers with one of the most transformative global gatherings. He emphasized their shared mission for 2030: to...
October 29, 2025

FII partners with Expo 2030 Riyadh to advance global prosperity and innovation

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