Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 development program is facing growing scrutiny as a series of recent developments highlights the financial, engineering, and logistical challenges confronting several of the kingdom's flagship projects...
Saudi Arabia's Mega-Project Marketing Faces Fresh Scrutiny as King Abdullah Park Opening Raises Questions Over Readiness Saudi Arabia's campaign to showcase King Abdullah Park (KAGA) as one of Riyadh's flagship summer attractions has come under...
Saudi Arabia's drive to establish itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence encountered an early reality check after attendees at a major AI conference in Riyadh questioned whether the event lived up to the expectations created by months...
Saudi Arabia's drive to establish itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence encountered an early reality check after attendees at a major AI conference in Riyadh questioned whether the event lived up to the expectations created by months...
Saudi Arabia's efforts to promote itself as a global destination for investment, tourism, and international talent continue to face growing scrutiny over its human rights record, following new reports highlighting a sharp increase in...
Saudi Aramco, the kingdom’s most valuable economic asset and the primary source of Saudi Arabia’s national wealth, is once again at the center of debate following reports that the company is considering the sale of additional assets to raise...
At a time when Saudi officials increasingly emphasize fiscal discipline, project reviews, and the need to prioritize spending amid growing budget deficits and liquidity pressures, new multi-billion-riyal commitments continue to emerge in the sports...
For years, Saudi Arabia’s investment in Jared Kushner’s private equity firm was presented as part of a broader strategy to diversify the kingdom’s international portfolio and expand the global reach of the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Yet Kushner’s...
Saudi Arabia is no longer facing questions about how much it will spend to build NEOM, but how much it will have to spend to walk away from projects it can no longer complete. Reports that approximately SAR 60 billion (around $16 billion) may be...
Saudi Arabia’s ranking of 176th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index is more than a negative statistic in an international report. It is a reflection of the media environment that has taken shape under Crown Prince Mohammed bin...