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Abdulaziz Musaed AlSulaim, Group CEO, Cultural Assets Group: Interview
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Interview: Abdulaziz Musaed AlSulaim, Group CEO, Cultural Assets Group, on the importance of local cooperation towards boosting growth In what ways can the tourism and culture ecosystem evolve to expand the sector’s GDP contribution? ABDULAZIZ MUSAED ALSULAIM: To reach a sustainable 10% contribution to GDP, tourism growth needs to be more deeply anchored in cultural and creative content rather…
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Marco Arcelli, CEO, ACWA: Interview
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Interview: Marco Arcelli, CEO, ACWA, on the long-term potential for fuels to become traded commodities In the global energy transition, to what extent do you see a balance taking place between renewables, conventional power and green hydrogen? MARCO ARCELLI: These systems are not mainly about replacing existing capacity; they are responding to rapid demand growth. In that context, the priority is…

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Success in Saudi Arabia's aviation subsector depends on infrastructure delivery
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Saudi Arabia’s aviation industry is a cornerstone of Vision 2030, contributing to economic diversification and propelling the tourism, infrastructure and logistics sectors as it positions itself as a leading global air transport hub. The Kingdom aims to nearly triple annual passenger traffic to 330m by 2030, expand connectivity to over 250 international destinations from its 29 airports and increase…

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Eco-friendly fuels play increasing role in worldwide transport development strategy
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Global tourism activity has continued its recovery momentum after the Covid-19 pandemic, supported by sustained investment in tourism infrastructure and expanding air connectivity. This trend is expected to continue over the medium term, underpinned by rising disposable incomes in key source markets and targeted government strategies to position tourism as a driver of economic diversification. Revenue…

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Urban solutions in emerging markets lower carbon emissions
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Transport inefficiencies are among the most persistent barriers to growth in emerging markets, particularly in urban areas. Congestion, pollution and unreliable mobility systems impose measurable costs on productivity and competitiveness. Globally, traffic congestion is estimated to cost some $70.4bn per year in lost time. Though statistics vary, most estimates show the transport sector regularly accounting…

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Construction mega-projects accelerate Saudi Arabia's digital transformation
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Across the GCC, construction and real estate are undergoing a quiet but consequential shift as digital technologies move from pilot-stage experimentation to system-wide adoption. Long characterised by large-scale projects, fragmented supply chains and labour-intensive delivery models, the region’s urban environment is increasingly shaped by data-driven design, automated construction techniques and…

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Saudi Arabia's economic transformation promotes Vision 2030 objectives
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Vision 2030 was launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 2016 and represents the most far-reaching and transformative development blueprint in the Kingdom’s history. The framework revolves around three central principles: developing a vibrant society, creating a thriving economy and building an ambitious country. What this means in practice is that the Kingdom has had…

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Localisation policies create employment opportunities for GCC nationals
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Countries across the GCC have intensified workforce nationalisation policies in recent years as part of broader efforts to reduce reliance on expatriate labour and create sustainable employment opportunities for expanding national populations. These localisation initiatives are increasingly connected to broader economic diversification strategies, as governments seek to better align labour market outcomes…

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High-value employment opportunities created in GCC's university campuses
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International patent applications via the Patent Cooperation Treaty reached approximately 273,900 in 2024, representing a modest 0.5% increase following a slight decline recorded the previous year. Within this global context, Saudi Arabia has demonstrated a remarkable growth trajectory, with the World Intellectual Property Organisation citing the Kingdom for its exceptional rises in filing activity.…

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Extended reality becomes primary education tool in emerging markets
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The global metaverse in education market has transitioned from a Covid-19 pandemic-era experiment into a cornerstone of experiential learning, with its valuation rising from $11.3bn in 2024 to an estimated $15.8bn in 2025. This expansion is underpinned by a compound annual growth rate of 39.7%, driven by a strategic shift towards high-stakes simulations in medicine and engineering. Current research…