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May's Monthly Top Ten from Saudi Arabia


A dynamic aerial view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcasing the city's expanding infrastructure, busy road networks, and urban development — reflecting the Kingdom's rapid economic growth and Vision 2030 transformation.

From billion-dollar tech collaborations to surging venture capital and record-high warehouse occupancy, Saudi Arabia continues to make global headlines. May’s Top Ten stories highlight the Kingdom’s accelerating economic momentum, with standout developments in AI, urban transformation, hospitality, and international policy. Here’s a snapshot of the most talked-about news shaping Saudi Arabia’s business landscape this month.

Here’s AEI Saudi’s round-up of the top 10 stories you may have missed in May.

 

  1. What Saudi Arabia gained from Trump’s visit. Read Here 

 

  1. PIF-owned HUMAIN & Amazon’s AWS launched $5 billion AI Zone in Saudi Arabia. Read Here

 

  1. Saudi Arabia records $70.3 billion in revenue in Q1 2025. Read Here 

 

  1. KSA Warehouses hit 98% occupancy amid industrial boom. Read Here 

 

  1. Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, becoming the premier destination at the beginning of 2025. Read Here

 

  1. OSUS invests over SAR 2 billion in the flagship ‘OSUS EYE’ project to transform urban living in Riyadh. Read Here 

 

  1. Saudi Arabia gears up for stronger growth as oil prospects boost outlook. Read Here 

 

  1. BlackBerry co-founder swings big with USD 100 million golf push in Saudi. Read Here 

 

  1. What is the impact of Vision 2030 on Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy? Read Here 

 

  1. Radisson doubles down on Saudi Arabia with aggressive hotel expansion. Read Here 

 



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