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.
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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.
Riyadh Air’s London Launch Marks a New Phase in Saudi Aviation
Riyadh Air’s new Boeing 787 flight to London Heathrow marks the transition from operational preparation to international expansion as Saudi Arabia builds Riyadh into…
Saudi Economy Expands 3% as Oil and Non-Oil Sectors Advance Together
Saudi Arabia’s real GDP expanded by 3% in the first quarter of 2026 as oil and non-oil activities both advanced by 2.9%, although weaker…
Saudi Premium Residency Employees Face New Work-Permit Requirement
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…