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  • Vision 2030: How American Business is Transforming Saudi Arabia

    Vision 2030: How American Business is Transforming Saudi Arabia

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a new publication highlighting the achievements of Saudi Vision 2030 while showcasing the commercial impact of more than 50 American companies that are members of the chamber. The publication, which outlines priorities for the next phase amid the expanding opportunities created by the Saudi-U.S. partnership, opens with a foreword by Steve Lutes, Vice President for Middle East Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Lutes said American companies have contributed to the Kingdom's growth for decades through investment, tec

  • AI in Saudi Arabia: 45% of Users Already Use It

    AI in Saudi Arabia: 45% of Users Already Use It

    The Communications, Space and Technology Commission's (CST) Internet 2025 report revealed that 45.2 percent of internet users in Saudi Arabia have adopted artificial intelligence tools.

  • Economic Growth of Saudi Arabia: Revenue Index Rises by 11.4%

    Economic Growth of Saudi Arabia: Revenue Index Rises by 11.4%

    Saudi Arabia's Operating Revenues Index rose by 11.4 percent year-on-year in May 2026, driven by strong growth across several key economic sectors, according to preliminary data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).