
Saudi Inflation Steady at 2.1% as Housing and Food Costs Rise
Prime Highlights: Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation edged up to 2.1% in December, driven mainly by higher housing and food costs. Consumer and wholesale prices remain stable and in line

Prime Highlights: Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation edged up to 2.1% in December, driven mainly by higher housing and food costs. Consumer and wholesale prices remain stable and in line

Prime Highlights: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) partners with Red Sea Aluminium Holdings (RSAH) to develop an advanced aluminum complex in Yanbu, boosting industrial growth. The

Prime Highlights: The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) launched a new global tool to track investment, risks, and progress in the critical minerals industry. Industry leaders

Prime Highlight Saudi Arabia and Japan signed 12 memorandums of understanding to expand cooperation across key sectors, including technology, energy, finance, and agriculture. The agreements reflect

Prime Highlight Saudi Arabia saw a sharp rise in consumer spending in the first week of 2026, with POS transactions totaling SR17 billion and strong

Prime Highlight: Rising domestic demand and strong Gulf interest are attracting new investors to Saudi Arabia’s perfume market. Local brands like Amour, Oud Al-Edan, and

Prime Highlights: Investment now accounts for 32% of Saudi Arabia’s GDP, showing strong economic growth and diversification. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is expected to grow

Prime Highlights: Saudi Arabia has started a limited alcohol framework, allowing non-Muslim expatriates with premium residency to access alcohol through regulated outlets. The move is

Prime Highlights: SmartOasis has opened seven refurbished apartment complexes in central Riyadh, marking its official entry into the Saudi market. The project focuses on sustainability