Saudi Arabia’s economic growth has been driven by reforms in taxation and zakat (a payment under Islamic law that is used for charitable or religious purposes) systems, central to Vision 2030. Financial reporting requires annual audited statements filed with authorities, ensuring transparency and compliance. The financial services sector is regulated by agencies like the Saudi Central Bank and the…
This chapter contains selected listings of some of the country’s top hotels and helpful tips forbusiness and leisure travellers, and other useful suggestions for travel to Saudi Arabia. …
Saudi Arabia, the region’s largest economy, is progressing towards diversification under Vision 2030. The digital economy is a standout performer, contributing 14% of GDP, while government-led giga-projects open long-term opportunities across various sectors. Despite a dip in oil activities that reduced the current account surplus to 3.2% in 2023, tourism income surged by 38%, boosting the servi
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) is set to host a highly anticipated Forum and Award Ceremony on December 1, 2024 at the Fairmont Hotel in Riyadh. SWPC’s Forum objective is to encourage collaboration among key stakeholders in the water sector by providing a platform for sharing best practices, gathering industry feedback, optimizing and improving various aspects to assure sustainability…
Join us at the 8th Sustainable Buildings and RetrofitTech Saudi Summit which is taking place on 21 - 22 October 2024 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh, KSA. This 2-day summit will bring together the key stakeholders across retrofitting, energy efficiency and sustainability sectors to discuss sustainable construction principles, energy efficiency, retrofitting and circularity. The summit aims to…
Cityscape Global 2024: Step into the Future of Living Cityscape Global, the world’s premier real estate event, is back with its largest edition yet! Mark your calendar for 11-14 November 2024, as this groundbreaking edition takes place at the Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, Riyadh, KSA. This year, Cityscape Global is set to revolutionize the real estate landscape with dynamic new…
On developments in sustainability and efforts to boost home ownership In what ways is the current regulatory environment impacting the growth of sustainable real estate development? ABDULLAH AL HABIB: Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in promoting sustainable real estate development, driven by a regulatory environment that is increasingly focused on sustainability and mitigating…
ESF MENA, the only event in the Middle East dedicated to sustainability and the decarbonisation of the downstream industry, returns with its three-day forum of informative sessions, interactive panel discussions, a pre-conference seminar hosted by Wood, and unrivalled networking - all tailored for our attendees to discuss how the refining and petrochemicals industries can efficiently and profitably…
With Saudi Arabia's aim towards achieving the Saudi Vision 2030 by transforming urban spaces into a more sustainable, vibrant communities, we are pleased to announce the 7th edition of the Future Landscape and Playspaces KSA Summit will be held on 30 September – 1 October 2024 at Voco Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This edition will discuss ongoing and upcoming project requirements for landscaping and…
