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Saudi Arabia Edition
The longest-running country edition in Sun Media’s portfolio. For nearly two decades, this publication has chronicled Saudi-Singapore relations, Vision 2030 priorities, and the institutional partnerships positioning the Kingdom as the corridor between Southeast Asia and the wider MENA region.
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GATEWAY POSITIONING
FROM THE EMBASSY
A Message from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia and Singapore share a partnership built on shared aspirations and complementary strengths. As the Kingdom advances Vision 2030, Singapore stands as one of our most trusted institutional partners in Asia, anchoring the technological, financial, and human-capital bridges that connect the Gulf with Southeast Asia and the wider Indo-Pacific. The next decade will deepen this corridor in ways that benefit both our peoples and the region.
H.E. Mohammad Abdullah S. Al Ghamdi
Sun Media’s Saudi Arabia coverage spans more than fifteen years of partnership with the Royal Embassy, documenting Vision 2030 sector openings, the G20 Riyadh Summit, and the 95th National Day partnership recognised by the Kingdom in 2025.
GULF GATEWAY, ASIAN ANCHOR
Marking The Milestones That Shape The Corridor
1979
Diplomatic Relations Established: Formal bilateral ties opened between the two nations.
2006
Saudi-Singapore Business Council (SSBC): Council Institutional framework for trade and investment cooperation.
2016
Vision 2030 Launched: Kingdom's transformation agenda opens to Asian partners.
2020
G20 Riyadh Summit: Saudi Arabia hosts the G20 with Singapore participation.
2024
Treaty of Amity and Cooperation Saudi: signs the regional framework, deepening ASEAN engagement.
2026
Strategic Partnership Renewed: H.E. Al Ghamdi presents credentials; 95th National Day partnership recognised.
1979
Diplomatic Relations Established Formal bilateral ties opened between the two nations.
2006
Singapore-Saudi Arabia Business Council Institutional framework for trade and investment cooperation.
2016
Vision 2030 Launched Kingdom's transformation agenda opens to Asian partners.
2020
G20 Riyadh Summit Saudi Arabia hosts the G20 with Singapore participation.
2024
Treaty of Amity and Cooperation Saudi signs the regional framework, deepening ASEAN engagement.
2026
Strategic Partnership Renewed H.E. Al Ghamdi presents credentials; 95th National Day partnership recognised.
Publication Archive
Saudi Founding Day 2026
February, 2026
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2025
September, 2025
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2024
September, 2024
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2023
September, 2023
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2022
September, 2022
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2021
September, 2021
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2020
September, 2020
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2019
September, 2019
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2018
September, 2018
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2017
September, 2017
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2016
September, 2016
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2015
September, 2015
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2014
September, 2014
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2013
September, 2013
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2012
September, 2012
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2010
September, 2010
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2009
September, 2009
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2008
September, 2008
Saudi National Day Special Edition 2007
September, 2007
ANCHORED IN VISION 2030
Four sectors where Saudi-Singapore cooperation is accelerating
Tourism & hospitality
The Kingdom's tourism sector continues to expand under Vision 2030, highlighted by projects such as NEOM, the Red Sea Project, and the heritage destination of AlUla. Singapore investors, hospitality companies, and creative firms are contributing to various aspects of this development.
Financial services & sustainable finance
Saudi sovereign capital flowing into Singapore-managed funds. Singapore Islamic finance expertise contributing to Saudi green sukuk and sustainable finance frameworks. A two-way capital corridor underpinned by both monetary authorities.
Technology, AI & digital infrastructure
Saudi’s AI governance has taken the global stage through SDAIA and the UNESCO-ICAIRE partnership. Singapore's strength in digital governance, data infrastructure, and AI policy makes this one of the most active sector dialogues.
Energy transition & industrial cooperation
Saudi Aramco's continued Singapore presence, joint ventures in petrochemicals and downstream industries, and the new conversations around hydrogen, carbon capture, and the energy mix Vision 2030 envisions.
Tourism &
hospitality
The Kingdom's most visible Vision 2030 transformation from NEOM and the Red Sea Project to the heritage-led tourism of AlUla. Singapore investors, hospitality operators, and creative agencies are increasingly part of this build-out.
Financial services & sustainable finance
Saudi sovereign capital flowing into Singapore-managed funds. Singapore Islamic finance expertise contributing to Saudi green sukuk and sustainable finance frameworks. A two-way capital corridor underpinned by both monetary authorities.
Technology, AI & digital infrastructure
Saudi’s AI governance has taken the global stage through SDAIA and the UNESCO-ICAIRE partnership. Singapore's strength in digital governance, data infrastructure, and AI policy makes this one of the most active sector dialogues.
Energy transition & industrial cooperation
Saudi Aramco's continued Singapore presence, joint ventures in petrochemicals and downstream industries, and the new conversations around hydrogen, carbon capture, and the energy mix Vision 2030 envisions.
THE WIDER GATEWAY
Saudi Arabia as the strategic entry to the Middle East and North Africa
GCC Anchor
Strategic linkages with UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar through the Gulf Cooperation Council framework.
Holy Cities Gateway
Red Sea Corridor
Maritime cooperation and the new northwest mega-development zone shaping global trade routes.
Islamic Finance Hub
OPEC+ Influence
Arab League Leadership
Diplomatic and cultural ties extending across North Africa and the Levant region.
CURRENT EDITION
Inside The 2026 Edition
COVER INTERVIEW
H.E. Mohammad Abdullah Al Ghamdi on priorities through 2030 Recorded weeks after his credential presentation to President Tharman, the Ambassador outlines the next chapter of Saudi-Singapore cooperation.
SECTOR DEEP-DIVE
Saudi AI Governance Takes Global Stage Coverage of SDAIA’s UNESCO-ICAIRE partnership and what it signals for Singapore-Saudi technology cooperation.
RECOGNITION
Royal Embassy Award of Appreciation to Sun Media Presented in October 2025, recognising valued editorial support across the Kingdom’s 95th National Day celebrations.
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