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Engineer Khalid Al-Mudaifer confirmed the Kingdom's jump to 23rd place globally in the Mining Investment Index. Learn about Saudi Arabia's strategy for developing the mining sector within Vision 2030.

Gold prices held above $4,600 an ounce after the US hinted at de-escalating tensions with Iran. Learn more about precious metals movements and the impact of the Greenland issue on the markets.

Umm Al Qura Company awards the completion of the Masar destination projects to new contractors worth 4.1 billion riyals, including 7 hotel towers and commercial centers in Makkah Al-Mukarramah to enhance the hospitality sector.

The board of directors of Misk Company has accepted the resignation of Eng. Ali Al-Ghamdi from his position as managing director due to personal reasons, while he will continue as a non-executive member of the board. Read the full details.

The Human Resources Development Fund held a workshop with the private sector, attended by Minister Al-Rajhi, to discuss localization strategies and support sustainable employment within the framework of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Mayar Holding announced that its accumulated losses have reached 69.2% of its capital. Learn about the reasons for the decline in the animal feed and elevator sectors and the regulatory measures being taken to address the financial situation.

The Saudi Stock Exchange (TASI) index closed Thursday's trading down 1.2% at 10,818 points, amid a decline in the shares of 233 companies and liquidity amounting to 4.5 billion riyals.

The statistics authority revealed a decrease in the price of basmati rice in Saudi Arabia during December, while flour and barley prices saw a slight increase. See the full price list.

A report by the General Authority for Statistics reveals a decrease in the price of basmati rice and an increase in the price of flour in Saudi Arabia during December. Learn more about food commodity prices and their monthly fluctuations.

Find out the current exchange rate of the US dollar against the Egyptian pound in government and private banks. Live updates on exchange rates at the Central Bank of Egypt, the National Bank of Egypt, and Banque Misr for Wednesday, January 14, 2026.