There was no immediate readout from the White House on the call. The crown prince, the de facto ruler of the oil-rich kingdom, also spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio early Thursday.

Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, says President Donald Trump's administration had an impact on getting the Gaza ceasefire agreement over the line.

Saudi Arabia saw service sector trade reach $144bn in 2023 and the Kingdom is investing in infrastructure to further boost the developing market.

The International Monetary Fund downgraded its growth forecasts for Saudi Arabia by more than any other major economy it tracks, citing the decision by the oil alliance OPEC+ to extend production cuts.

Saudi Arabia said it received a record 30 million foreign tourists last year as the kingdom spends heavily on hotels, luxury projects and entertainment to transform itself into a hub for tourism.

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Vinícius Júnior's potential transfer to Saudi Arabia hinges on his willingness to leave Real Madrid. Despite a previous rejection of a lucrative offer, the prospect of a record-breaking transfer fee presents a significant incentive.

The contract, running through to 2028, will support work to increase and maintain the maximum sustainable capacity across the Shaybah field's four GOSPs, power plant and well injection facilities

Riyadh Air is expected to take delivery of just four Boeing Dreamliners in 2025, delaying its launch until the second half of the year.

Saudi Arabia’s minister of finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan discusses the global economic outlook, the ceasefire in Gaza and Saudi Arabia's economic growth.

The Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, told President Donald Trump he plans to spend $600 billion in investments and trade with the U.S. over the next four years.