Big economic transformations are often easiest to see from the outside: new skylines, new industries, rising investment and strong headline growth. The harder question is what is happening inside the …
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Global Affairs
Global cooperation for ethical AI governance reinforced at UNESCO’s 4th Global Forum on the Ethics of AI in Saudi Arabia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWith over 6,300 participants and more than 50 Member States delegations, the 4th Global Forum on the Ethics of AI brought together governments, international organizations, academia, civil society, and the …
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Economy & Development
Growth Academy: Building a New Playbook for Durable Growth
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauHow can countries sustain growth when the conditions that powered earlier development gains are becoming less reliable? That question anchored the Growth Academy, co-hosted by the World Bank Group’s Institute …
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Economy & Development
IMF Staff Completes 2026 Article IV Mission to Saudi Arabia
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauRiyadh, Saudi Arabia: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Azim Sadikov, visited Riyadh from April 28 to May 13, 2026 to conduct discussions for the 2026 Article …
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Sports & Inspiration
FIFA World Cup 2026: Asian giants Saudi Arabia gear up for tricky challenge – All players, full squad list, key stats and schedule
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauMore than three decades ago, Saudi Arabia made their FIFA World Cup debut on North American soil and reached the last-16 – a run that remains the Kingdom’s proudest football memory. Now, having established themselves as …
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Health
How Saudi Arabia Is Turning Evidence into Better Health Policy Decisions
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauHealth systems globally are facing both supply- and demand-side pressures — from workforce shortages and tight budgets to rising chronic diseases and higher expectations from the public. Policymakers need strong …
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Economy & Development
Regional Workshop in Saudi Arabia to Strengthen the Capacity of Arab Statisticians to Monitor SDG 4 Indicators
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe regional workshop on capacity building for Arab statisticians on SDG 4 indicators was concluded in Dammam. The workshop was organized by the UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut in collaboration …
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Economy & Development
UNDP Saudi Arabia in 2025: Strengthening More Agile, Innovative, and Data Driven Institutions
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThroughout 2025, UNDP Saudi Arabia worked alongside key national institutions to deliver strategic initiatives that strengthen long term capacities and accelerate Vision 2030 priorities. The overarching objective remained consistent, supporting …