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A gold mining community in Ghana is diversifying its economy by hosting its first agricultural fair to boost food security and create jobs beyond mining. The event brought farmers, businesses, and government together to build a sustainable future.
Hamilton's unemployment rate dropped to 6.4% in July, matching the city's lowest point this year and tying for best in southwestern Ontario. The win comes as Hamilton's decade-long push to diversify beyond steel pays off during ongoing trade tensions.
Saudi Arabia has emerged as the Middle East's tourism powerhouse, with the sector now representing 14.1% of the nation's GDP and investments soaring 19.4% in 2025. The kingdom is transforming into a global destination that could double its international visitors within a decade.
A massive new solar manufacturing plant in Oman just secured full funding and started production, offering the world an alternative source for a critical solar panel ingredient. The factory will create thousands of jobs while helping diversify the global solar supply chain away from its heavy reliance on China.
The Kurdistan Region has created over 20,000 jobs through tourism investment, with 80% going to local workers as part of a major push to diversify away from oil dependency. Eighty major projects worth $7.5 billion are transforming the region into a year-round destination.
The Middle East is building a record 717 hotels with 177,110 rooms as nations transform tourism into their next economic powerhouse beyond oil. Saudi Arabia leads the charge with 385 projects, racing to welcome 150 million annual visitors by 2030.
The United Arab Emirates just launched a major new programme to support young entrepreneurs, selecting 17 Emirati founders from over 370 applicants. Nearly 90 percent are under 35, and they're building solutions in healthcare, climate, finance, and agriculture.
Saudi Arabia just pumped $205 million into its creative economy in the first quarter of 2026 alone, supporting over 1,600 artists and entrepreneurs. The bold investment is transforming the Kingdom into a cultural hub while creating thousands of new jobs.
Saudi Arabia's tech infrastructure is getting a massive boost with over $4 billion flowing into data centers. This investment marks a major step in the kingdom's plan to diversify its economy and become a digital powerhouse.
A coastal region in southwestern Saudi Arabia has transformed from 32 to 323 tourist accommodations in just six years. The dramatic expansion is turning Jazan into an emerging hotspot for travelers seeking beaches, mountains, and authentic cultural experiences.
Saudi Arabia is transforming its economy by making tourism a centerpiece of growth, with sustainability and cultural preservation built in from the start. The country welcomed 116 million visitors in 2024 and aims to create 1.5 million jobs while protecting a third of its land by 2030.
Nigeria just shattered its own export record, proving the country's economy is growing stronger beyond oil. The West African nation sold $6.1 billion worth of products from cocoa to cashews across 120 countries last year.