Riyadh, September (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 01 اكتوبر 2025ء) During a state visit by Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, significantly deepening their long-standing security ties. The agreement, signed by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the Pakistani prime minister, stipulates that any aggression against either nation shall be considered an aggression against both, aiming to strengthen joint deterrence.
Saudi Arabia and France co-chaired a high-level international conference at the United Nations focused on implementing a two-state solution for the question of Palestine. The conference led to the UN General Assembly's adoption of the New York Declaration with 142 votes, which the co-chairs described as charting an irreversible pathway to peace. In a joint statement, the co-chairs also welcomed the recognition of the State of Palestine by several additional nations.
A Saudi-Chinese business Forum held in Beijing resulted in the signing of 42 investment agreements between companies from both nations, valued at over $1.74 billion. The deals span advanced industries, smart vehicles, energy, and medical devices. Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef highlighted the growth in bilateral trade, which reached approximately SAR403 billion in 2024, and the strategic synergy between Saudi Vision 2030 and China's Belt and Road Initiative.
41 Million: The number of global viewers on Netflix for the "Fight of the Century" boxing match, a Riyadh Season event held in Las Vegas, making it the most-watched bout of the century.
SAR15.2 Billion: The size of the Kingdom's cybersecurity market in 2024, representing a 14% increase from the previous year and contributing SAR18.5 billion to the nation's GDP.
119%: The annual growth of Saudi Arabia's non-oil trade surplus with GCC countries in the second quarter of 2025, which more than doubled to reach SAR11.9 billion.
30.4%: The year-on-year increase in non-oil exports in July 2025, a key indicator of the success of the Kingdom's economic diversification strategy.
SAR1.38 Billion: The value of new economic development support provided by Saudi Arabia to Yemen to help stabilize its economy and government budget.
$89 Million: The amount of joint financial support provided by Saudi Arabia and Qatar to Syria to assist with public sector employee salaries and essential services.
1.7 Million: The total number of existing commercial records in the Kingdom, with over 80,000 new records issued in the second quarter of 2025 alone.
SAR285 Billion: The estimated value of precious mineral reserves in Al-Baha Region, highlighting the vast untapped potential of the Kingdom's mining sector.
30 Million: The total number of downloads for the Nusuk app, a digital platform facilitating Hajj and Umrah journeys for pilgrims from over 190 countries.
$3 Billion: The value of a successful international sukuk issuance completed by Saudi Aramco, reflecting strong global investor confidence.
The data from late September reflects developments across multiple sectors, including defense, maritime security, investment, and trade. These initiatives and their corresponding figures align with the stated goals of the nation's Vision 2030 strategy.
