This week Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi issued an order impelling firms within the private sector with over 50 employees to provide training for students. In other news, Saudi has set a record with 2100 new investment licenses in 2023 with a growth rate of 135.4% on an annual basis.
Economy, Budgets and Finance
Arab News: Non-oil shipments to India, and Singapore drive Saudi Arabia’s export growth. Read here
Saudi Gazette: Saudi Arabia sets record with 2100 new investment licenses in Q3 of 2023. Read here
Arab News: Saudi Arabia’s venture ecosystem boosts MENA funding. Read here
Arab News: Saudi FDI inflows rise 29% amid ongoing economic reforms. Read here
Government and Royal Family
Al Arabiya: Saudi Arabia’s MBS meets with chair, members of US Senate Intelligence Committee. Read here
Defence and Security
Al Arabiya: US Secretary of State Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE on Middle East trip. Read here
Commercial
Arab News: Companies with 50 or more employees must provide training for students, says Saudi ministry. Read here
Arab News: Saudi Red Sea Authority begins license inspections for tourism activities. Read here
Arab News: Saudi Arabia issued 130 industrial licenses in November 2023. Read here
Social
Arab News: More than 600% increase in green spaces in Makkah region over past 5 months. Read here
Saudi Gazette: Saudi Olympic Committee reports 52% increase in female athlete registrations in 2023. Read here
Saudi Gazette: Riyadh Boulevard City closed after record-breaking attendance on Friday. Read here
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