RIYADH, 8th December, 2025 (WAM) — Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grew by 4.8 percent in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed. All economic activities recorded year-on-year growth, with oil activities rising by 8.3 percent, non-oil activities by 4.3 percent, and government activities […]
DUBAI, 22nd September, 2025 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, today attended a reception hosted by the Saudi Arabian Consulate General in Dubai at the Hilton Al Habtoor Palace on the occasion of Saudi Arabia’s 95th National Day. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed was welcomed at the […]
RIYADH, 31st July, 2025 (WAM) — Saudi Arabia’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.9 percent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), flash estimates of GDP for Q2 2025, released today by the General Authority for Statistics in Saudi Arabia, […]
SHARJAH, 7th July 2025 (WAM) — Air Arabia has announced the launch of its latest route connecting Sharjah with the German city of Munich. Starting December 15, 2025, the new non-stop service will connect Sharjah International Airport and Munich International Airport with daily non-stop flights, offering travellers convenient and affordable travel options between the UAE […]
RIYADH, 28th June, 2025 (WAM-SPA-FANA) — Towering mountains have always borne witness to passing eras, civilisations, and nations. Their walls hold messages, inscriptions, and recorded events that endure as long as humanity itself. From their slopes, people have inhabited the land and drawn unfading strength. In Saudi Arabia, the magnificent Tuwaiq Mountains, deeply associated with […]
RIYADH, 4th April, 2025 (WAM) – Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector achieved a record surplus in the 2024 travel account, reaching SAR49.8 billion, a 7.8% increase over 2023, according to a Tourism Ministry press release. The release, carried by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), said that this surge was fueled by a 13.8% increase in inbound visitor […]
ABU DHABI, 12th March, 2025 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s hosting of talks between the United States and the Republic of Ukraine, and expressed hope that this step will contribute to de-escalating tensions and reaching a comprehensive and sustainable solution to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. In a statement, […]
ABU DHABI,18th February, 2025 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the talks between the Russian and US delegations, which were initiated in the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, regarding the Ukrainian crisis. The UAE expressed hope that these talks will serve as a significant step towards bridging differences, fostering communication […]
DUBAI, 22nd September, 2024 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, today attended a reception hosted by the Saudi Arabian Consulate General in Dubai at the Hilton Al Habtoor Palace on the occasion of Saudi Arabia’s 94th National Day. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed was welcomed at the […]
SHARJAH, 2nd September, 2024 (WAM) — Sharjah Airport has welcomed the first flights of Saudi airline “Flynas,” joining the list of carriers operating scheduled flights to and from Sharjah in the UAE. This contributes to expanding the international aviation network through Sharjah Airport and meets the growing number of passengers and increased air cargo movement […]
RIYADH, 22nd August, 2024 (WAM) – Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports increased by 10.5 per cent during the second quarter of 2024, compared to the second quarter of 2023, the General Authority for Statistics (GAS) announced. The International Trade Bulletin for the second quarter of 2024, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), showed that national […]
RIYADH, 4th August, 2024 (WAM) – Saudi Arabia’s total non-oil merchandise exports to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached SR10.99 billion ($2.9 billion) in May, a significant increase from SR8.43 billion in the same month last year, Arab News reported, citing official figures.. According to preliminary data from the General Authority for Statistics, during this […]
