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Saudi Arabia has achieved advanced global rankings in several artificial intelligence indicators and criteria among 70 countries worldwide, according to the results of the IMD World Digital and AI Ranking 2026, released ...

As COP31 explores ways to increase electricity’s share in global energy consumption, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye took a further step toward bolstering their clean energy cooperation.<...

Driving the news: The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites will launch the first phase of Wasel Al-Haram during the coming Ramadan. Chief Executive Eng. Saleh Al-Rasheed shared exclusive details of the project with Al Arabiya. He said it rests on seven core corridors and aims to serve more than 200 million journeys every year.

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Trade between Saudi Arabia and China reached $115 billion (SAR 431.25 billion) in 2025. Mohammed Al-Ajlan, chairman of the Saudi-Chinese Business Council, shared the figure with Al Arabiya.net. He said bilateral commerce grew 19.3% between 2023 and 2025.

Why it matters: China is the Kingdom’s largest trading partner. Moreover, the relationship is movin...

Saudi Arabia’s Global Quality of Life Index is spreading fast. More than 100 cities from over 50 countries across six continents have applied to join the initiative.

Driving the news: The interactive platform now ranks 35 qualifying cities, up from 19 at the start of 2026. Riyadh, Seoul, Vancouver, Manchester and Yokohama have already published their d...