The Saudi Arabia Desk is a collaborative Telegraph Middle East editorial desk responsible for saudi policy, vision 2030, investment and economic transformation. Reporting is developed from official statements, regulatory records, company disclosures, recognised data sources and attributable expert commentary. The desk distinguishes confirmed developments from projections and updates material information when reliable new evidence becomes available.
Coverage: Saudi policy, Vision 2030, investment and economic transformation.
Saudi Premium Residency holders employed by private-sector establishments must obtain a dedicated work permit through Qiwa, clarifying the distinction between residency privileges and employment…
From the landmark acquisition of the UK’s Practice Plus Group to the “Udaan” medical education mandate, the Narayana Health founder is…
The ‘Second Wave’ of privatisation is complete. Now, the market is bracing for the ultimate fixture: the potential listing of the Kingdom’s…
The deadline has arrived. As of Q2 2026, banks in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are legally required to share customer data with third-party…
The borders have blurred. As of this week, the long-awaited ‘Grand Tours’ visa is operational, allowing tourists to visit all six Gulf…
The foundation stone has been laid for the world’s largest government data center. We take a deep dive into the 480MW project that will…
For five years, it stood silent, a concrete stump in the desert. In 2026, the cranes are moving, the lights are on, and the…
The venture capital era is ending, and the public market era has begun. With regional giants Tabby and Tamara finally filing for their long-awaited…
The design phase is over. With the official issuance of main construction tenders this month, the Kingdom’s most ambitious logistics project, a 1,500km…
The legal firewall has fallen. As of January, the ‘Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law’ is fully operational. For the global investor, the…
