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Startup wrap — Saudi Arabia leads MENA investments in July​

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AI factories will power Saudi Arabia’s next phase of digital transformation, NVIDIA says​

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2653858/business-economy

Saudia tops global airline punctuality rankings for third consecutive time​

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2653968/business-economy

Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index holds steady at 56.5 in July: GASTAT​

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2653975/business-economy

Maaden revenue increases on higher commodity prices​

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Pramod Kumar
August 10, 2026 10:37 AM

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Maaden said net profit was up 10% in the first half of 2026Copyright:SPA
Saudi mining company Maaden reported strong revenue growth in the second quarter of 2026, driven by higher commodity prices and increased gold and aluminium sales volumes.

The topline grew 16 percent year on year to SAR11 billion ($3 billion) in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, despite lower sales of phosphates.

Half-yearly revenue was up 10 percent, the company said in a statement to the Saudi stock exchange.

Aluminium prices surged 51 percent, gold increased 33 percent, while ammonia jumped 135 percent in the second quarter year on year.

Maaden revenue increases on higher commodity prices

Saudi miner Maaden reported strong revenue growth in Q2 2026 driven by higher commodity prices and increased gold and aluminium sales volumes

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Regional HQ push helps Saudi office market defy war impact​

Regional HQ push helps Saudi office market defy war impact

Demand for office space in Saudi Arabia is holding firm on a drive to encourage companies to set up regional HQs in the country

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Aramco profits surge in face of mounting risks to exports​

By Francesca Washtell and Edmund Bower
August 4, 2026 4:33 PM

Aramco profits surge in face of mounting risks to exports

Aramco has profited from higher crude prices triggered by the US-Iran war but some analysts question if the earnings windfall will continue

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Major bank forecasts stronger Saudi economy in Q3 as business activity gathers pace​

Standard Chartered forecasts stronger Saudi business activity in the third quarter as domestic demand, investment and trade support economic growth

Will Milner Tue 7 Jul 2026

https://www.arabianbusiness.com/finance/economy/saudi-economy-q3-growth

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy surges as tourism spending reaches $81bn​

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy accelerated in late June as tourism spending reached $81bn, exports grew and Vision 2030 reforms gained momentum

Will Milner Wed 1 Jul 2026

https://www.arabianbusiness.com/finance/economy/saudi-arabias-non-oil-economy-surges-as-tourism-spending-reaches-81bn

Saudi Arabia ranks first at International Nuclear Science Olympiad as students claim gold medals​

Saudi Arabia ranks first at International Nuclear Science Olympiad as students claim gold medals

Saudi student Jana Al-Sabil's gold medal and 'Best Female Student' award at the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad 2026, along with Amjad Al-Darwish's gold medal and 'Nuclear Science Ambassador' title, helped Saudi Arabia rank first overall in the competition.

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Saudi FDI surges 12% to SR1.123 trillion by end of Q1 2026​

The stock of foreign direct investment in the Saudi economy accounted for approximately 32 percent of total foreign investment in the Kingdom, according to the data released by the Saudi Central Bank

August 10, 2026 | 06:29 PM
Saudi Gazette report
Last Updated: August 10, 2026 | 06:29 PM

RIYADH — The stock of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Saudi economy reached approximately SR1,122.8 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, marking a 12 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.

The stock of FDI in the Saudi economy accounted for approximately 32 percent of total foreign investment in the Kingdom, according to the data released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).

The report showed that the stock of foreign investment in the Saudi economy rose to SR3,530.8 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, representing an 18% increase compared to the same period last year. Foreign investments are distributed across foreign direct investment (FDI) and portfolio investments, which comprise equity, investment fund shares, and debt securities, totaling SR1,467.3 billion, as well as other investments valued at SR940.7 billion.

Foreign direct investment is defined as investment that reflects a long-term relationship and an ongoing interest of economic entities based in an economy other than the one in which they are investing. This means that the foreign investor owns 10 percent or more of the shareholders' equity.

After weeks of silence, schools come alive again on Tuesday

After a long vacation that began on June 25 and continued for several weeks, schools will resume operations on Tuesday, with the return of administrators and supervisors.

saudigazette.com.sa

Saudi Arabia registers 9,586 new urban heritage assets, bringing total to 59,586​

(Heritage Commission)

August 10, 2026 | 02:24 PM
Saudi Gazette
Last Updated: August 10, 2026 | 03:24 PM

RIYADH — The Heritage Commission has added 9,586 architectural heritage assets to the National Register of Urban Heritage across various regions of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number of registered assets to 59,586.

Asir recorded the largest number of newly registered assets at 4,363, bringing its total to 25,110.

Al-Baha followed with 2,547 new registrations, raising its total to 7,820, while Makkah recorded 1,755 new assets, bringing the total there to 7,786.

Najran added 673 assets, bringing its total to 1,610, while Riyadh recorded 169 new registrations for a total of 6,072.

Madinah added 23 assets, bringing its total to 4,003, while Hail recorded 21 new assets for a total of 2,403.

The Eastern Province added 19 assets, raising its total to 1,154, while Qassim recorded 13 new assets for a total of 2,364.

Tabuk added two assets, bringing its total to 198, while the Northern Borders Region recorded one new asset, raising its total to 111.

The commission also registered a total of 457 architectural heritage assets in Al-Jouf and a total of 498 in Jazan.

After weeks of silence, schools come alive again on Tuesday

After a long vacation that began on June 25 and continued for several weeks, schools will resume operations on Tuesday, with the return of administrators and supervisors.

saudigazette.com.sa

Saudi business sector surges with 46,900 new companies in 1H 2026​

Saudi business sector surges with 46,900 new companies in 1H 2026

The Saudi business environment witnessed increased momentum during the first half of this year, with establishing of 46,900 new companies.

saudigazette.com.sa

AI adoption more than doubles in Saudi Arabia, reaching 45.2% of internet users​

AI adoption more than doubles in Saudi Arabia, reaching 45.2% of internet users

Saudi Arabia has seen a sharp rise in the adoption of artificial intelligence tools, with 45.2 percent of internet users now using AI — more than double the rate recorded the previous year — according to the fifth edition of the Saudi Internet Report.

saudigazette.com.sa

PIF-led consortium completes acquisition of EA in landmark gaming deal​

PIF-led consortium completes acquisition of EA in landmark gaming deal

A PIF-led consortium has completed its acquisition of Electronic Arts, advancing Saudi Arabia's gaming strategy and Vision 2030 ambitions in the global gaming industry.

saudigazette.com.sa

 

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Approximate image of the extinct Arabian lion.

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Will the lion return to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Through the Arabian Peninsula Reintroduction Initiative adopted by the Board of Directors of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve, we are working to reintroduce 23 historical species, including the Arabian lion.

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Whole article about the matter from official hands:

بيئي / تزامنًا مع يوم الأسد العالمي.. محمية الأمير محمد بن سلمان الملكية تضع الأسس لعودة الأسد الآسيوي المهدد بالانقراض

تبوك 27 صفر 1448 هـ الموافق 10 أغسطس 2026 م واس أكدت محمية الأمير محمد بن سلمان الملكية التزامها بإعادة توطين السلالة الفرعية المهددة بالانقراض من الأسد الآسيوي (Panthera leo leo)، وذلك بالتزامن مع يوم الأسد العالمي، بصفته أحد الأنواع الـ23 التي ثبت تاريخيًا وجودها في المحمية، إذ وافق مجلس...

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Ironically I talked about the possibility of just that occurring again many years ago.

Last wild lions killed in KSA (from what we know about) was in the late 1890's. In Yemen apparently in the early 1900's and in the region as a whole in South Iraq (along the Tigris river) in 1918.

World Lion Day 2023: The big cat once roamed Arabia and left an indelible mark on Arab culture​

It is said that there are nearly 700 names or terms used for the lion in Arabic dialects and literature

World Lion Day 2023: The big cat once roamed Arabia and left an indelible mark on Arab culture

We today associate lions with the savannas of east and southern Africa. Or the dry, deciduous forest of the Gir forest of Kathiawar. But lions were once also fo

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Saudi Arabia to reintroduce lions after more than 100 years​

By

Edmund Bower

January 4, 2026 5:42 AM

Saudi Arabia to reintroduce lions after more than 100 years

The Royal Reserve in Saudi Arabia is planning to release Asiatic lions into the wild a century after the species was hunted to extinction

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Beautiful video:

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The Saudi Green Initiative works to unify national efforts to achieve a more sustainable future, as the initiative continues to transform environmental targets into tangible impact that contributes to the quality of life for current and future generations.

 

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I know that almost every type of fruit (tropical ones included not found anywhere in the region other than neighboring Yemen), vegetables and plants can grow in KSA and does it (on a large or small scale) but I was not aware of this one.

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KSA used to be the world's 3rd largest wheat exporter after the USSR and USA up until the late 1980's and early 1990's but it was simply not economically responsible as a lot of ground water was used.

It is much better to use ancient/old techniques like those ones. Very impressive.

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Beautiful:





Umluj and the area close to it has some of the most beautiful beaches and 100's of tropical untouched islands. Not far from there new luxurious island resorts are emerging.

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The weather is also fantastic. Almost never above 35 celcius. Fresh wind and breeze. Relatively low humidity too.

Many areas of coastal Hejaz have a microclimate.

Another example:

Al-Wajh - Wikipedia

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Beautiful areas of Hejaz.

Hejaz - Wikipedia

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