Saudi Arabia in Focus: AEI’s Top 10 Business Headlines for August
- Shelley Liana
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
August saw Saudi Arabia accelerate its transformation agenda with bold moves across energy, infrastructure, and innovation. Aramco advanced $90 billion in projects and secured an $11 billion gas partnership with BlackRock. Transport investments of SAR 240 billion and Dar Global’s $12.5 billion expansion signaled strong private-sector momentum. Regulatory reforms, payroll digitalization, and AI readiness initiatives positioned the Kingdom as a future innovation hub. Meanwhile, FDI in greenfield projects rose 30%, and Saudi sports assets continued to grow in global brand value.
Here are AEI Saudi’s Top 10 news articles for August! Stay up to date with the latest insights on business, investment and market trends shaping the Kingdom.
1. Saudi Arabia’s transportation boom opens doors for private investment projects up to 240 billion
SAR. Read here
2. Dar Global unveils $12.5 billion expansion drive with major Saudi projects. Read here
3. Saudi Arabia ranks among top emerging economies in AI readiness. Read here
4. Saudi Aramco has mega projects worth $90 billion under development. Read here
5. BlackRock strikes $11 billion Saudi Arabian natural gas deal. Read here
6. How KSA is blending compliance and innovation to build a global startup hub. Read here
7. Saudi Arabia’s Mudad Payroll Platform and Salary System Updates. Read here
8. New rules for foreign investors implemented by KSA’s Capital Market Authority. Read here
9. Saudi Arabia’s greenfield FDI projects posted a 30% increase in H1 2025. Read here
10. Al-Hilal tops Middle East football brands as Saudi clubs ride star power. Read here
Saudi Arabia’s rapid momentum continues — driven by record-breaking investments, global partnerships, and a clear commitment to innovation under Vision 2030. Follow AEI Saudi for monthly updates and actionable insights on doing business in the Kingdom, navigating market entry, and identifying high-growth sectors.
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