Leading real estate expo Cityscape Global 2026 will be back in Riyadh this November, bringing together investors, developers, policymakers and industry leaders from across the globe as Saudi Arabia continues to expand investment in real estate and urban development under its economic transformation plans.
The latest developments in the Middle East have pushed oil higher again, reintroducing some of the “war trades” that had faded in recent weeks. Markets are still being driven by a tug-of-war between strong fundamentals and rising macro risk, but the tone has become more cautious over the past 24 hours, said an expert.
SAL Logistics Services, the national leader in cargo handling, logistics solutions, and supply chain management in Saudi Arabia, has secured its triple ISO certified HSSE Integrated Management System. With this key achievement, SAL is the first Saudi company in the logistics sector to receive this integrated certification.
Metal Park, a 500,000 sq m ecosystem established in 2021 in Abu Dhabi, has kicked off the second phase of its integrated industrial ecosystem, following its successful Phase One launch. The new expansion will introduce more than 700,000 sq ft of industrial units dedicated to metal processing and fabrication.
GII, a global shari’ah-compliant alternative investment company, has announced the completion of a minority equity investment in Hotpack, one of the GCC's largest food packaging manufacturers. This acquisition further cements GII's position as one of the most active private equity players in the region.
AD Ports Group has announced the commencement of cruise services at its three terminals in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, and Safaga in Egypt, in addition to facilitating ferry services connecting Safaga and NEOM ports to support transport of Hajj workers between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has signed a collaborative agreement with Brands For Less (BFL) Group to deploy advanced smart building and energy management solutions across 26 KE2 Brands For Less stores in the UAE, with plans to scale across the entire store network.
GymNation, an upcoming gym operator, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from certain funds and entities controlled by HPS Investment Partners, a part of global asset manager BlackRock, in one of the first regional investments of its size since the Iran conflict commenced.
AD Ports Group, a global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, has signed a partnership agreement with Borouge, a leading petrochemical company, to explore expanded collaboration opportunities aimed at enhancing export resilience and operational flexibility.
Gradiant, a leader in advanced wastewater solutions, said it had raised a Series E funding round valuing the firm at $2 billion, amid rapid growth in AI infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing. The new investment supports strategic merger and acquisition, next-generation research as well as IPO readiness.
