Saudi Industry Forum examines path from innovation to investment
A Jeddah session set out the market validation and financing steps needed to scale ideas into ventures.
Saudi Press Agency
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KAUST graduates 290 from its science and technology specialization program
The program spans five fields and drew 23,995 applicants, according to the university’s report.
Saudi Press Agency
Saudi industry ministry announces lighting manufacturers association
The non-profit body is intended to support design, testing, standards and export readiness.
Saudi Press Agency
Saudi finance ministry and IMF hold workshop on fiscal multipliers
Officials examined how spending and revenue changes relate to economic activity and policy design.
Saudi Ministry of Finance
Seven OPEC+ countries keep September production requirements for November
Saudi Arabia and six partners reaffirmed market-stability commitments after a virtual review.
Saudi Press Agency
Qassim palm residues point to new processing and manufacturing uses
SPA reports potential applications ranging from fertilizer and feed to fibreboard and bioenergy.
Saudi Press Agency
SAMA and banks review open-banking priorities
The forum focused on payment-initiation readiness, business adoption and coordination with fintech firms.
Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)
SAMA raises repo and reverse repo rates by 25 basis points
The policy rates rose to 4.50% and 4.00%, respectively, under the central bank’s monetary-stability mandate.
Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)
Saudi Arabia allocates SAR 1.64 billion in September local sukuk
The government issuance was divided into six maturity tranches running from 2029 to 2041.
Saudi National Debt Management Center
S&P affirms Saudi Arabia at A+ with stable outlook
The finance ministry’s account of the rating decision includes the agency’s economic projections and risk assessment.
Saudi Ministry of Finance
Taibah Valley outlines intellectual-property support for innovators
The university investment arm offers consultations and help with patents, designs and trademarks.
Saudi Press Agency
SAMA says Tap to Pay on iPhone will launch in Saudi Arabia
The planned service would let merchants accept contactless cards and digital wallets on compatible phones.
Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)
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