Saudi Arabia News News Saudi Arabia » Government: Saudi Economy Defies Regional Turmoil as Oil Exports and Domestic Demand Stay Strong
Saudi Arabia is proving more resilient than many Gulf neighbors during the Iran conflict, supported by its large domestic economy.
News Saudi Arabia » Government: Saudi Arabia freezes consultancy payments
The kingdom told government agencies to halt payments to advisers and consultancy firms until the end of June.
News Saudi Arabia » Government: Saudi Arabia suspends new consultancy contracts amid US-Iran war fallout: Report
The delays have raised concerns about the roles of firms such as McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, and the Big Four accounting and advisory companies.
News Saudi Arabia » Government: Saudi Arabia court sentences brother of government critic to 20 years prison over social media activity: Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday that a Saudi Arabia court sentenced 47-year-old Saudi teacher Asaad al-Ghamdi to 20 years in prison over charges relating to his social media activity. Asaad ...
News Saudi Arabia » Government: Saudi Arabia posts SR125.7 billion Q1 deficit as oil revenues decline
Saudi Arabia recorded a SR125.7 billion budget deficit in Q1 2026 as oil revenues fell to SR144.7 billion, while spending rose to SR386.7 billion, according to the Ministry of Finance.
News Saudi Arabia » Government: Saudi Arabia Tops Region in UN E-Government Development Index 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a remarkable milestone in digital governance, soaring 25 places in the UN E-Government Development Index 2024 to rank first regionally, second among G20 ...
News Saudi Arabia » Government: Saudi Arabia: More than 70% of citizens are under 35, says new government report
Saudi Arabia’s population remains overwhelmingly young, with new official data showing that more than seven in ten citizens are under the age of 35. The figures come from the Saudi Family Statistics ...
News Saudi Arabia » Government: Family of Florida man stuck in Saudi Arabia for criticizing government hopes ‘president of deals’ Trump will get him home
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The family of 75-year-old American Saad Almadi is hoping that President Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia will win his freedom — telling The Post that Almadi faces a possible new ...