Tag: Saudi Arabia

Choosing where to set up a business in the GCC in 2026 — UAE, Saudi Arabia or Bahrain — depends on your target market, ownership preference, cost tolerance and regulatory appetite. This practical guide compares the three most popular Gulf business destinations across key metrics to help entrepreneurs and multinationals make the right call.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has grown to USD 925 billion in assets under management in 2026, on track to reach USD 1 trillion by 2027, with the fund's portfolio spanning Saudi gigaprojects, global technology stakes, sports entertainment, renewable energy and infrastructure across 30+ countries.

Riyadh Air launches its Riyadh–Dubai route today, June 18, 2026 — introducing a new competitor on the Gulf's most heavily-trafficked aviation corridor and giving UAE-based travellers a new direct option to the Saudi capital with a full-service premium cabin at competitive fares alongside Saudia, flydubai and Air Arabia.

The Red Sea Project has opened five luxury resort properties on Saudi Arabia's virgin Red Sea coastline in 2026, marking the transition of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's signature tourism development from construction to commercial operation and bringing AMAALA and Shura Island's world-class dive sites within reach of international visitors.

Saudi Arabia faces Uruguay in their Group H opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami tonight — a match with enormous significance for Saudi football, Gulf pride and billions watching across the Middle East. Here is everything you need to know: key players, tactical matchup, historical record and how to watch live.