Sleep is essential for a person’s health and wellbeing, yet many Saudis do not get enough sleep. A Toluna qualitative survey conducted with over 400 consumers in Saudi Arabia in September 20201 revealed that about 2 out of 3 Saudis (~70%) experience sleeplessness, including difficulty falling asleep, waking up at night, and waking up tired…
Manufacturing in the Middle East: What to Expect in 2024
The manufacturing sector in the Middle East is on a growth trajectory, with countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt investing heavily in developing their manufacturing bases to diversify their economies. In Saudi Arabia, the government is championing the sector as part of its Saudi Vision 2030, and the National Industrial Development and Logistics…
SAUDI ARABIA POISED FOR EV BOOM AS USA, EUROPEAN MARKETS STAGNATE, ALIXPARTNERS STUDY FINDS
7 in 10 residents of Saudi Arabia are “very” or “moderately” likely to purchase a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), a figure that is projected to rise to 85% by 2035, indicating significant growth potential for BEVs in the country over the coming years. In China, the world’s largest automobile market, the “very” or “moderately” likely BEV-purchase…
Transformation of healthcare in Saudi Arabia
The Programme will focus on boosting public health and expanding the provision of e-health services. Disaster health services Saudi Arabia identified in the past decade that health concerns with pilgrims could cause severe problems to the country’s infrastructure during the pilgrimage season. As part of the same strategy, contingency planning was introduced by creation of…
Top Visa-Free Destinations for Saudi Travelers this Eid Al Adha by Wego
Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the top travel app, has selected a list of visa-free destinations for Saudi travelers for the Eid al Adha holiday. This year’s Eid al Adha is predicted to give Saudi residents a long weekend,…