The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has unveiled a new phase of its SAR9.8 billion ($2.6 billion) Main and Ring Road Axes Development Programme involving the upgrade of 40km of major road corridors as well as the construction of key intersections, bridges and tunnels.
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Foster + Partners has unveiled the detailed masterplan designs for the Al Najd Agricultural City at Dhofar, in collaboration with Omani consultancy Dar Al Handasah. Spanning 54 million sq ft, the City features shaded pedestrian routes as well as retail and leisure spaces for a projected population of 13,000 residents.
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Radisson continues to expand in Saudi Arabia, with 50 hotels open and under development across the kingdom, as it targets 100 properties in operation by 2030. The group aims to open 1,000 more rooms in the country during the second half, said a top official.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure Gulf allies on Wednesday that Washington's landmark agreement with Iran would not come at the expense of their security, as he met leaders in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait during a regional tour aimed at easing concerns over the deal.
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The AI technology is largely ready, but organisations now face the challenge of closing the gap between AI adoption and effective implementation, said an expert. Falling behind on AI implementation is costing clients and talent with a new research warning of $143 billion at risk in US.
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The fragile US-Iran peace agreement reached last week is already facing challenges as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting interpretations of key provisions, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a Middle East tour aimed at reassuring skeptical regional allies, said media reports.
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network, is set to launch its first passenger service between Abu Dhabi and the northern emirate of Fujairah on June 30, thus marking a new chapter in the country’s infrastructure development.
Saudi-based Blacksand has announced a landmark agreement with Marriott International to develop 10 hotels in the kingdom over the next four years. Featuring over 1,300 rooms, it will be developed under a range of Marriott brands spanning the luxury, select-service and extended-stay segments.
Standard Chartered has announced its intention to explore the sale of its wealth and retail banking (WRB) business in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as it further sharpens focus on businesses and client segments. The bank will maintain its presence in Bahrain through corporate and investment banking franchise.
ALUPCO subsidiary Conmarble has inaugurated its first showroom in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey and reinforcing its commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving architecture, design, and construction sectors.
Shandong Electric Power Construction Third Engineering Company (SepcoIII) has achieved a major construction milestone on the 600MW Al Ghat Wind Farm EPC Project in Saudi Arabia, with all 80 wind turbine generators connected to the national grid and commencing power generation.
Abu Dhabi has reported a 21% increase in the number of new economic licences issued during the first quarter of 2026, compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
Dubai is preparing to introduce a new set of public behaviour guidelines as part of an ambitious effort to make the emirate what officials describe as "the world's most civilised urban experience."
The United States has granted Iran a 60-day sanctions waiver allowing Tehran to sell oil in US dollars for the first time in decades, marking a significant breakthrough in efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement following the recent conflict in the Middle East.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has unveiled a new phase of its SAR9.8 billion ($2.6 billion) Main and Ring Road Axes Development Programme involving the upgrade of 40km of major road corridors as well as the construction of key intersections, bridges and tunnels.
ADNOC Drilling Company has announced the successful delivery and acceptance of AD-300, the first AI-enabled, fully automated walking island rig, delivered nearly three months ahead of schedule, enabling earlier revenue generation and accelerating the rollout of the six-rig next-generation programme.
Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights between Guwahati and Dubai, and Guwahati and Abu Dhabi, thus becoming the first airline to directly connect Northeast India with the Middle East. The services will commence on August 4 and 7 respectively.
AKI Logistics, a company of Al Khayyat Investments, has signed a strategic three-year agreement with NMC Group Services, a leading UAE healthcare service provider, to deliver comprehensive warehousing and logistics solutions across all its locations in country.
The AI technology is largely ready, but organisations now face the challenge of closing the gap between AI adoption and effective implementation, said an expert. Falling behind on AI implementation is costing clients and talent with a new research warning of $143 billion at risk in US.
Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has announced that work has begun on the National Tennis Centre, a world-class sports facility coming up at Saudi Arabia’s capital of entertainment, sport, and culture Qidiya City. On completion, it will feature 30 courts, open public spaces and fan zones.
AKI Logistics, a company of Al Khayyat Investments, has signed a strategic three-year agreement with NMC Group Services, a leading UAE healthcare service provider, to deliver comprehensive warehousing and logistics solutions across all its locations in country.
PMKConsult and Havelock One Interiors have completed the full turnkey refurbishment of the RAK Academy Khuzam campus for leading developer Marjan. Spanning 226,000 sq ft, the project scope included design development and revamp of a leading international school in UAE.
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the emirate's annual summer retail and entertainment festival, kicks off on July 2 offering 60 action-packed days of shopping promotions, dining events, concerts and family-focused attractions, thus providing unforgettable experiences for both residents and visitors alike.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has joined hands with the UAE capital's housing authority to provide eligible Emirati nationals with enhanced digital pre-approval access to shari’a-compliant home financing solutions. The funding will be done through a fully digitised credit engine developed by ADIB.
The UAE Cybersecurity Council, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), CrowdStrike and e&, has completed the first cohort of a government-backed cybersecurity startup accelerator programme aimed at helping develop over 500 cybersecurity startups under its national cybersecurity strategy.
Nissan Middle East closed Fiscal Year 2025 (April 2025 to March 2026) by delivering a landmark financial and commercial performance, concluding the period as the most profitable year on record for the regional entity.
Saudi Arabia is hosting the Global Games Show in Riyadh which runs until June 30, bringing together leading esports executives, game developers, investors, policymakers and industry experts as the kingdom seeks to strengthen its position as a global hub for gaming and digital entertainment.
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the emirate's annual summer retail and entertainment festival, kicks off on July 2 offering 60 action-packed days of shopping promotions, dining events, concerts and family-focused attractions, thus providing unforgettable experiences for both residents and visitors alike.
