Saudi Arabia's economy has contracted 4.8% year-on-year in the second quarter, according to flash estimates, highlighting the kingdom's continued dependence on oil revenues despite years of economic diversification efforts.

The decline was driven primarily by a 24.7% drop in oil-related activities, while non-oil sectors provided only limited support. The latest figures come as geopolitical tensions across West Asia continue to influence oil production, energy markets, and global supply chains.

Although Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 aims to reduce reliance on hydrocarbons, the latest GDP data underscores the challenges of transforming an economy still heavily tied to crude oil exports.

Saudi Arabia's Economy Shrinks 4.8% as Oil Slump and West Asia Tensions Weigh on Growth

The Madinah police arrested them while conducting a security check in co-operation with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking. 

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Chatbots are our present and probably the future. And now, Saudi Arabia has launched ‘Halal AI’, here's how it is helping the masses.

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A falcon was sold for nearly $320k at the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2025 in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh. The event draws prominent local and international breeders and enthusiasts.

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The growth in Saudi's industrial production, fuelled by a robust recovery in manufacturing and a rise in crude output, signals continued momentum in the kingdom’s industrial sector and underscores the broader economic expansion that aligns with the country’s Vision 2030 diversification goals.

Saudi's industrial production soars to highest level since 2022

Following the incident, security and emergency services reached the site, and officials have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause. Additionally, all the injured were rushed to hospitals for further treatment.

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While studying as a military cadet in London, he suffered severe brain injuries and internal bleeding after he was involved in a serious car accident in 2005 when he was 15 years old.

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Saudi Arabia and Iran seem to be moving fast in improving their relations after agreeing to restore ties. The foreign ministers of the two nations will be meeting during Ramadan to pave the way for re-opening of embassies.

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More than a decade ago, Saudi Arabia cut ties with Syria. Now, Saudi state media says Riyadh is in talks with president Bashar Al-Assad's regime on resuming consular services. The move marks the latest Aaudi step towards mending rifts with regional rivals. Earlier this month, a Chinese-brokered deal was announced to restore diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Saudi has been hinting at a rapprochement with Syria for weeks. In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, Saudi sent aid to both rebel-held and government-controlled parts of Syria. In February, Saudi foreign minister said a consensus was building in the Arab world that a new approach requiring negotiations would be needed to address humanitarian crises. The Saudi foreign minister added policy shifts on Damascus could also help Syrian refugees in neighbouring Jordan and Lebanon. Syria was expelled from the cairo-based Arab league in 2011 over its violent crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations.

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Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after years of tensions between the two countries, including a devastating attack on the heart of the kingdom’s oil production attributed to Tehran.

Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic relations with Iran

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says that if Iran gets nuclear weapons, then "All bets are off." What does that mean? How will it change the geopolitical scenario in West Asia? @PriyankaSh25 brings you the details.

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Saudi Arabia-led coalition says that it has killed more than 100 Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen's Marib and Al-Bayda.

Yemen: Saudi Arabia-led coalition targets Iran-backed Houthis

According to sources: The meeting was focused on Yemen, where a military coalition led by Saudi Arabia has been battling the Iran-aligned Houthi group since March 2015

Saudi Arabia and Iran held talks aimed at easing tensions

Saudi Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has announced radical investment to pump up the nation's economy. In a major push, Prince Salman has announced $1.3 trillion investment that would diversify economy. The investment drive will be led by Oil-producing giant Aramco and chemical manufacturing firm SABIC.

Saudi Arabia announces $1.3 trillion private sector investment

Health authorities in Saudi Arabia have registered the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for import and use in the country, state news agency SPA said on Thursday.

Now, Saudi Arabia approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

A prominent Saudi prince harshly criticised Israel at a Bahrain security summit that was remotely attended by Israel’s foreign minister.

Saudi Arabia slams Arab-Israel peace deals | Saudi-Israel spar at Bahrain meet

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday warned an "iron fist" response to extremists threatening its security. Prince Mohammed, the kingdom's de facto ruler, warned those seeking to carry out jihadist acts of a "painful and severe punishment".

Saudi Arabia warns 'iron fist' response to extremists threatening its security

Reforms which take effect in March 2021 will allow foreign workers the right to change jobs by transferring sponsorship to new employers.

Saudi Arabia reforms its Kafala system for foreign workers

Bangladesh is under renewed pressure from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to issue Bangladeshi passports to 54,000 Rohingyas living in that country for decades.

Rohingya in Saudi fear deportation: Dhaka and Riyadh in dispute over Rohingya

From Pakistan to Lebanon, Saudi Arabia is scaling back its famed chequebook diplomacy, a longstanding policy of splashing petro-dollars in exchange for influence, which observers say has yielded few tangible gains.

Spurned by allies, Saudi Arabia rethinks chequebook diplomacy

Saudis flocked to hairdressers, barbers and shops on Sunday as coronavirus lockdown measures were lifted across the kingdom.

Life returns to Saudi Arabia as lockdown lifts

Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco on Tuesday reported a 25% fall in first-quarter net profit

Saudi Aramco Q1 net profit slides 25% as oil prices fall

Saudi Arabia on Monday announced a slew of austerity measures as the country grapples with the combination of low oil prices and the COVID-19 impact on the world economy.

Saudi Arabia triples VAT, cuts state allowances amid pandemic

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will embark on a two-day visit to Kuala Lumpur from Monday to placate the Malaysian leadership after he skipped a major summit of Muslim nations reportedly under pressure from Saudi Arabia. Pakistan PM Imran Khan Skips Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meet for Malaysia Trip.

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