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Saudi Arabia in Focus: AEI’s Top 10 Business Headlines for September


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.

September saw Saudi Arabia sustain strong growth momentum with major developments across energy, tourism, and investment. The UK confirmed a $445 million partnership with the Kingdom spanning clean energy, finance, and professional services, while Saudi Arabia is set to be the biggest beneficiary of the upcoming GCC unified visa. Non-oil activities drove a 3.9% rise in Q2 GDP, underpinned by Diriyah Company’s $5 billion in tourism contracts and record summer tourism revenues of $14.2 billion. Dar Global unveiled a $1 billion luxury project in Jeddah, while the PIF advanced infrastructure and energy transition efforts through an MoU with Macquarie. A revamped investment law, 267% growth in logistics centers, and stronger private-sector participation continue to position Saudi Arabia as a regional hub for innovation and opportunity.


Here are AEI Saudi’s Top 10 news articles for September. Stay up to date with the latest insights on business, investment and market trends shaping the Kingdom.



  1. UK announce $445m economic partnership with Saudi Arabia aimed at clean energy, finance and professional services. Read here

  2. Saudi Arabia set to gain most from the anticipated GCC unified visa rollout. Read here

  3. Saudi Arabia’s real GDP expands 3.9% in Q2 on non-oil activities. Read here

  4. Saudi Diriyah company awards $5 billion in contracts amid tourism drive. Read here

  5. Dar Global to build $1bn luxury project on prime Jeddah site. Read here

  6. KSA Ministry of Tourism announce $14.2bn earned from record summer tourism. Read here

  7. PIF signs MoU with Macquarie to expand infrastructure and energy transition investments. Read here

  8. Revamped Saudi investment law to boost non-oil revenues and attract foreign investors. Read Here

  9. Saudi Arabia’s logistics centers surge 267% amid Vision 2030 push. Read here

  10. Saudi Arabia boosts private sector role to power infrastructure, jobs. Read here


Saudi Arabia is accelerating its transformation, powered by landmark investments, international partnerships, and a bold drive for innovation under Vision 2030. 🌍✨

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