Saudi Arabia has officially launched the Aseer Summer Season 2026, a large-scale tourism initiative designed to strengthen the kingdom’s tourism industry and accelerate economic diversification efforts. The programme was inaugurated by Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz and forms part of the broader goals outlined under Saudi Vision 2030 to expand tourism, create jobs and […]
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Saudi Arabia approves 2026 budget with $44 billion deficit
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has approved its 2026 budget with an estimated deficit of 165 billion riyals ($44 billion), the state news agency reported on Tuesday. Total spending is set at 1.31 trillion riyals, while revenues are projected at 1.15 trillion riyals. The deficit represents 3.3% of GDP, an improvement from 2025’s estimated 245 billion riyals, […]
MrBeast roars into Riyadh with thrilling new ‘Beast Land’ park
MrBeast, the world’s most-followed YouTuber with over 450 million subscribers, has opened a temporary amusement park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The park, called Beast Land, is part of the country’s ongoing push to become a global entertainment hub. It will remain open from November 13 to December 27 as part of the annual Riyadh Season […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Sign MoUs to Boost Cooperation
KARACHI: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation in information technology and sports, marking a new phase in their growing partnership focused on youth development and innovation. The signing ceremony took place at Governor House Karachi in the presence of Prince Mansour bin Mohammad bin Saad Al Saud […]