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Saudi Arabia just delivered nearly $60 million to help Yemen pay government workers and keep essential services running. The funding is part of a massive $12.6 billion commitment to help rebuild stability in the neighboring country.
A major Saudi investment will transform Aleppo's damaged airport into a modern hub serving 12 million passengers annually, marking one of the largest reconstruction projects in war-torn Syria. The project brings hope for economic revival and reconnection to a region desperate for recovery.
A new World Bank report reveals how smart agriculture investments could create 5 million jobs and double fruit and vegetable production across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan by 2050. The plan tackles food security, nutrition, and youth employment in one transformative approach.
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.
Saudi Arabia is providing $150 million in fuel to keep Yemen's power plants running, bringing relief to millions facing electricity shortages. The urgent aid package marks the latest in ongoing support through the kingdom's development program for its neighbor.
Women in Saudi Arabia are transforming one of the world's most male-dominated industries, jumping from 17% to 35% of the workforce since 2017. From quarry floors to mega-project management, they're reshaping how construction teams collaborate and build the future.
Egypt's unemployment rate has fallen to 6.2%, a significant achievement as regional conflicts disrupt economies across the Middle East. President el-Sisi announced new worker support programs and ambitious job creation plans during Labor Day celebrations.
As tensions close a vital shipping strait, Iraq is fast-tracking a $24 billion trade corridor that could transform how goods move from the Gulf to Europe. The crisis is spurring nations to build permanent alternatives that reduce dependence on vulnerable waterways.
Saudi Arabia's GDP has nearly doubled since 2016, growing from $693 billion to $1.3 trillion as the kingdom's ambitious diversification plan transforms its economy beyond oil. Non-oil sectors now contribute more than half of the nation's economic output, while 2.48 million Saudis have joined the private workforce.
Young business leaders from Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon just completed an intensive entrepreneurship program in Japan, learning skills to tackle food security challenges back home. The UN training equipped them with real-world business tools and hope for their communities.
After years of devastating conflict, Syria just signed historic deals with Saudi Arabia to launch a new airline and overhaul the country's internet with a $1 billion investment. These agreements mark one of the biggest foreign investments in Syria since the civil war ended.
After decades of conflict, Syria is receiving billions in investments from Saudi Arabia to rebuild telecommunications, airports, and connect millions of people. The deals mark a turning point for a nation emerging from devastating sanctions and war.