Future of Fintech – Saudi sets out to lead the next fintech revolution October 4, 2024 Saudi fintech is firing on all cylinders as the country sets out to compete on the global stage with the likes of Silicon Valley and Singapore. With digital transformation taking hold across Saudi Arabia’s financial system and beyond, fintech is currently one of the fastest growing industries in the Saudi economy. Crucially, local companies are [...]
“A real cause of transformation” – The CEO of Al-Nassr praises Saudi Arabia’s football project October 2, 2024 Interview with the CEO of Al-Nassr FC Saudi football is on the move. In January 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo, the world’s most followed individual on Instagram, joined the Saudi Pro League’s (SPL) Al-Nassr. Last June, the country’s sovereign wealth fund (PIF) took majority stakes in the club and the other SPL “Big Four”, followed by a [...]
New Saudi law renews drive to boost foreign investment October 2, 2024 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is radically re-wiring its economy. The Vision 2030 programme announced in 2016 kick-started an ambitious plan to reduce the country’s dependence on oil revenues, launch infrastructural “giga-projects” and generate an extensive array of modern industries, ranging from luxury tourism to AI. In order to achieve these ambitions, the Kingdom will [...]
The British government should make Saudi Arabia a top priority October 1, 2024 Interview with Lord Dominic Johnson of Lainston Bilateral trade between Great Britain and Saudi Arabia has grown considerably in recent years. Indeed, the total trade in goods and services between the two Kingdoms amounted to £17.6 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2024. This makes Saudi Arabia the United Kingdom’s twenty-third-largest [...]
Powering Innovation – The CEO of SambaNova Systems celebrates Saudi Investment in AI September 24, 2024 Saudi Arabia is committed to powering the next generation of artificial intelligence and harnessing its benefits for the good of humanity. This was the central message at this year’s GAIN Summit, a global AI conference held at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Centre in Riyadh between 10-12 September. The summit, which was organised by the [...]
Saudi Arabia is an unrivalled opportunity for global business August 1, 2024 Interview with Sir Nigel Knowles, CEO of DWF Group Sir Nigel Knowles is not afraid of a challenge. For almost twenty years, he was the Global Co-CEO and Managing Partner of the corporate law giant DLA Piper. Now, as CEO of DWF Group, a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, he has [...]
Diriyah: The Historic Heart of Saudi Arabia will Transform Urban Living July 24, 2024 Diriyah is one of a number of extraordinary giga-projects funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Mohamed Saad, President of Diriyah DevCo, tells Inside Saudi about the luxury residences and hotels that are being built in Diriyah, Diriyah’s Harrods activation and opportunities for international investors. Jack Dickens (JD) – Tell us about your role as [...]
Spectacular Growth Of Tourism Delivers Boost to Saudi Economy July 23, 2024 Picture yourself in your perfect holiday location. It might be a luxury resort, a vibrant city, or an area of stunning natural beauty. Now imagine that you could enjoy that same experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since launching a new National Tourism Strategy in 2019, the Saudi government has been pouring vast resources [...]
Diriyah: The Birthplace Of Saudi Arabia Will Be A Centre of Cultural Excellence July 23, 2024 Diriyah is one of a number of extraordinary giga-projects funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Kiran Haslam, Chief Marketing Officer at Diriyah Company, tells Inside Saudi why Diriyah will be a centre of cultural, artistic and entertainment excellence. Could you start by telling us about your role as Chief Marketing Officer at Diriyah Company [...]
Diriyah: The Historic Heart of Saudi Arabia will Transform Urban Living July 21, 2024 Mohamed Saad, President of Diriyah DevCo, tells Inside Saudi about the luxury residences and hotels that are being built in Diriyah, Diriyah’s Harrods activation and opportunities for international investors.