For years, Saudi Arabia has promoted Vision 2030 as the blueprint for building a diversified economy capable of reducing the kingdom’s dependence on oil. Hundreds of billions of dollars have been invested in tourism, entertainment, sports...
The title celebration held in Riyadh following Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League championship has once again sparked debate over the changing role of sport in Saudi Arabia. Featuring a Lebanese singer and choreographed dance performances alongside...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Saudi Arabia’s financial position has entered a far more dangerous phase after the Ministry of Finance announced a budget deficit of 125.7 billion riyals ($33.5 billion), marking the kingdom’s largest fiscal gap since 2018. Far from being a...
Nearly a decade after its launch, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is no longer being framed as a transformative economic success story, but increasingly as a project under pressure. What was once presented as a historic shift away from oil dependency is...
What was once presented as a flagship symbol of transformation under Mohammed bin Salman is now showing clear signs of strain. Saudi Arabia’s multi-billion-dollar push into global sports—framed as a pillar of economic diversification and...