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Saudi POS Spending Edges Up to $3.36bn as Digital Payments Hold Momentum
Weekly card and digital payment transactions remained above $3 billion, offering a useful snapshot of consumer demand and the Kingdom’s cashless economy transition.
Saudi Non-Oil Activity Hits Four-Month High Despite Export Slump
Domestic demand and project approvals lifted Saudi Arabia’s non-oil PMI in June, but export weakness and cost pressure show that growth remains uneven.
Saudi Tourism Turns to AI as the Kingdom Personalises Travel
Artificial intelligence is moving from booking support into destination discovery, customer-service design and the diversification of tourism beyond traditional hubs.
Foreign Investors Deploy $5.3 Billion in Saudi Private Markets
International capital accounted for about 60% of Saudi private-market investment in 2025, underlining the Kingdom’s shift from regional opportunity to global allocation destination.
Saudi POS Spending Rises to $3.36 Billion as Consumer Demand Holds
Weekly payment data show Saudi consumer spending remaining above the $3 billion mark, with food, restaurants and Riyadh transactions supporting the total.
Saudi Inflation Remains Contained as Q1 Data Shows Mixed Price Pressures
Consumer inflation averaged 1.8%, while housing and personal-care costs rose faster and wholesale prices increased 3.2%.
Saudi Arabia Targets Victory Against Uruguay in World Cup Opener
Coach Georgios Donis says the team will play proactively rather than defend passively against a Uruguay side managing key injury concerns.
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Peace at Oslo Forum
A foreign ministry official said the Kingdom’s approach remained centred on dialogue, security and political solutions.
Saudi and Pakistani Foreign Ministers Review the Emerging US–Iran Deal
Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Ishaq Dar discussed regional developments and mediation efforts.
Saudi Climate Envoy Meets Germany’s Environment Minister in Berlin
The talks covered climate action, environmental protection and efforts to combat desertification.
Saudi Farmer Expands Mango Orchard to 1,700 Trees
A former teacher’s agricultural project in Al-Qunfudhah has grown into a diversified organic farm.
Saudi Arabia Calls for Stronger Global Protection of Older People
The Kingdom urged better data, legal safeguards and care systems for older people, especially those with disabilities.