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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is continuing its upward ascent in the global competitiveness rankings in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022, published by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD). According to the Yearbook, Saudi Arabia is ranked as the 24th most competitive economy among the 63 countries covered by…

Saudi Arabia is proceeding firmly and rigorously to guarantee the statutory rights of the elderly, Saudi officials said during a workshop entitled, Criminal Protection of the Rights of the Elderly, which was held on Wednesday in Riyadh. Organized under the auspices of the Kingdom’s Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah…

Saudi pro-government commentators are gloating over U.S. President Joe Biden's planned visit next month, saying the U.S. leader's about-turn on his vow to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" reflected the kingdom's importance in global affairs.

Saudi Arabia ranks among the top 10 countries in the world for the overall business acumen of its workforce, according to the latest Global Skills Report from US-based giant open online course provider Coursera. Learners in the Kingdom demonstrated 91 % business acumen proficiency with strengths in accounting, human resources,…

The Saudi Presidency of State Security designated on Tuesday eleven entities and eight individuals as terrorist for their ties to the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen. Saudi Arabia is determined and will continue to work to stop the influence of the Houthi militias, stressed the agency in a statement. The…

The Saudi government praised on Tuesday the Kingdom for offering over a billion riyals in support to Afghanistan throughout the decades. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia last week offered a grant of 30 million…

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia in July, where he is expected to break with his campaign-trail rhetoric by holding a face-to-face meeting with the kingdom’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The crown prince outraged Washington nearly four years ago by ordering, according…

The Saudi Royal Court announced on Tuesday that US President Joe Biden will visit the Kingdom in July at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz The visit is scheduled for July 15 and 16. In a statement, the Royal Court said that visit…

The Shura Council approved on Monday a new system for companies, aimed at developing the trade environment in the Kingdom and moving it to a better stage that competes with other international business environments. Fahd Al-Takhifi, council member and Chairman of the Trade and Investment Committee, told Asharq Al-Awsat that…

Saudi Arabia is redoubling its efforts to combat bid-rigging given that reflects on economic efficiency, social development, preservation of public money, and the achievement of the goals of Vision 2030. Raising the level of awareness among those concerned with procurement in government agencies, Saudi Arabia launched an e-platform to prevent…

The National Committee for Steel Industry in the Council of Saudi Chambers has joined the largest Arab gathering of iron producers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Joining the Arab Iron & Steel Union enhances the Kingdom’s position in the sector, SPA reported, citing a statement from the committee. Based in…