Saudi Arabia's economy returned to growth in 2024, with real gross domestic product increasing 1.3% compared to the prior year, showed preliminary government data released on Thursday.

The Saudi-based Arabian Company for Agricultural and Industrial Investment (Entaj) plans to proceed with an IPO on the Main Market (Tadawul), with a float representing 30% of the company’s total issued share capital.

On January 27, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy is in favor of Saudi Arabia joining the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), according to the Italian Prime Minister’s Office. Italy, Japan, and the U.K. launched the GCAP in December 2022 with a goal of deploying the next-generation fighter by 2035.

Saudi Arabia​'s crown prince told President Trump in a call that the kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.

Trump has had a close relationship with the crown prince, Mohammed Bin Salman, even as his real estate company does major deals with oil-rich kingdom.

They could name a stand in a stadium after him, or print his picture on tickets for the public. His sacrifice should be valued'

Despite some successes, Saudi Arabia’s initial ambitions for Vision 2030 are starting to show signs of strain in the face of mounting challenges.

He further underscored the Kingdom's dedication to building a future-ready workforce and ensuring inclusivity and resilience, in alignment with Vision 2030