EconomyTop StoriesWith dual-tranche dollar sukuk, Saudi returns to international Islamic debt marketsGBO CorrespondentSeptember 7, 2026September 7, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 7, 2026September 7, 2026 The five- and 10-year Islamic bonds give the Kingdom access to international...
EconomyTop StoriesG20 meet: Saudi finance minister sounds caution over global economy’s healthGBO CorrespondentSeptember 4, 2026September 3, 2026 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 4, 2026September 3, 2026 Mohammed Al-Jadaan's comments came against the backdrop of a renewed flare-up in...
Real EstateTop StoriesUpward equipment rentals push Saudi construction costs 2.3% higher in JulyGBO CorrespondentAugust 25, 2026August 26, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 25, 2026August 26, 2026 The Construction Cost Index, published by the GASTAT, showed residential costs increasing...
Real EstateTop StoriesRed Sea Global opens Rosewood AMAALA, expanding its portfolio of luxury resortsGBO CorrespondentAugust 21, 2026August 21, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 21, 2026August 21, 2026 The resort introduces Rosewood's sense of place philosophy, restorative wellbeing and residential...
TechnologyTop StoriesWith 45% of its population adopting AI, Saudi’s tech strategy creates another milestoneGBO CorrespondentAugust 17, 2026August 16, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 17, 2026August 16, 2026 Younger demographics emerged as the leading population base, with AI's adoption peaking...
EconomyTop StoriesSaudi Arabia’s fixed capital investment climbs to USD 95.4 billion as ‘Vision 2030’ spending acceleratesGBO CorrespondentAugust 10, 2026August 9, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 10, 2026August 9, 2026 Government investment surged 54% in the first quarter, helping lift overall capital...
EconomyTop StoriesFDI anchors Indonesia-Saudi partnership under new bilateral agreementGBO CorrespondentAugust 7, 2026August 6, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 7, 2026August 6, 2026 The new framework will establish closer institutional cooperation on investment promotion between...
Real EstateTop StoriesSaudi non-oil economy emerges real estate’s next growth engine, says CBREGBO CorrespondentAugust 4, 2026August 4, 2026 GBO CorrespondentAugust 4, 2026August 4, 2026 The Kingdom’s property sector is benefiting from a sustained investment environment, with...
EconomyTop StoriesIran war hammers Saudi economy as GDP sees largest post-COVID contractionGBO CorrespondentJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Overall GDP shrank 4.8% in the three months through June, compared with...
IndustryIssue 03 - 2026MAGAZINEUAE’s $150 billion bet: Reshaping post-OPEC oil marketGBO CorrespondentJuly 24, 2026July 24, 2026 GBO CorrespondentJuly 24, 2026July 24, 2026 Freed from OPEC quotas, Abu Dhabi is building the pipelines, terminals, and...