RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s largest telecommunications firm said Thursday it will set up a $500-million venture capital fund to invest in start-up companies.

As part of a wideranging economic diversification plan launched last year, Saudi Arabia is trying to promote small and medium enterprises, and to expand its investment and industrial base as well as develop the digital infrastructure to support such growth.

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