Periodical Briefing: A Biweekly Snapshot of Surging Investment, Diplomacy, and Domestic Progress

Saudi Arabia's strategic initiatives in early September have resulted in a series of quantifiable metrics, providing a data-driven overview of the Kingdom's economic, diplomatic, and technological progress. This period was marked by significant, measurable achievements that demonstrate the country's ongoing transformation.
 The period by numbers:
 SAR119.2 Billion: The value of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Kingdom in 2024, marking a 24.2% increase from the previous year and highlighting strong investor confidence.
 $5.5 Billion: The amount raised from an international sukuk (trust certificates) issuance by the National Debt Management Center, which was oversubscribed by 3.5 times.
 SAR3.109 Trillion: The total domestic money supply in Saudi Arabia by the end of July 2025, an 8.4% year-on-year increase in available liquidity.
 32 Million: The record number of domestic and international tourists who visited the Kingdom during the Saudi Summer program, a 26% year-on-year increase.
 SAR53.2 Billion: The total spending by tourists during the summer season, representing a 15% increase over 2024.
 142 Votes: The overwhelming majority at the UN General Assembly that adopted the Saudi and French-led New York Declaration, which outlines concrete steps toward a two-state solution.
 £16 Billion: The value of bilateral trade between Saudi Arabia and the UK in 2024, with both nations reaffirming their goal to reach £30 billion by 2030.
 1.65 Million Barrels: The amount of crude oil granted to Syria by Saudi Arabia to support its energy sector and economic development.
 14.85 Million: The total number of amphetamine pills seized in a single security operation, which also involved sharing intelligence with Lebanese authorities to thwart a major smuggling network.
 20%: The estimated cost reduction for life-saving CAR-T gene therapy achieved by King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre through its new in-house manufacturing capabilities, making the treatment more accessible.
 117,000+: The number of private sector establishments using the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development's Self Assessment Platform to proactively improve their compliance with Saudi labor laws.
 245,632 Km: The remarkable distance traveled across eight countries by two endangered Eurasian griffon vultures tagged by the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve, providing unprecedented data for global conservation efforts.
 95%: The percentage of workers in Saudi Arabia covered by basic healthcare services, according to a 2024 GASTAT survey on health and safety in the workplace.
 1,200 Tons: The amount of premium dates set to be exported to Germany under a new agreement signed by a charitable endowment that cares for orphans in Madinah.
 1 Million+: The number of pilgrims who have benefited from the new two-minute "ritual completion" (haircut) service at the Grand Mosque since its launch.
 These metrics provide a clear look at the Kingdom's progress and show an increase in foreign investment, active engagement in international affairs, and a focus on both technological innovation and social development, a powerful and sustained trajectory toward its Vision 2030 objectives.