Madinah

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KEC in deal with Apparel Group to bring 24 retail, dining brands to Madinah mall

Sun, 09 Aug 2026

Knowledge Economic City has announced a strategic partnership with UAE-based Apparel Group to bring 24 international retail and dining brands across 8,686 sq m to its Multaqa Al Madinah Mall, including 10 brands making their debut in Madinah.

Construction & Real Estate

Red Sea International eyes $201m capital boost through rights issue

Sat, 08 Aug 2026

Red Sea International, a specialist in modular construction and prefabricated buildings, has sought regulatory approval to raise SAR280 million ($73.7 million) through a rights issue of 28 million ordinary shares, which would boost its capital to SAR762.7 million ($201 million).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flynas to launch direct Madinah-Brussels flights in October

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Saudi low-cost carrier flynas will launch direct flights between Madinah and Brussels from October 5, 2026, expanding its international network and offering passengers more travel options between Saudi Arabia and Belgium.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi building materials firm Masdar opens new Madinah outlet

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Masdar, a leading building and construction materials company in Saudi Arabia, has announced the opening of its fully integrated construction and building materials facility in Madinah.

Construction & Real Estate

Pilot phase of second stage of Madinah Parking Project launched

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Madinah Regional Municipality has launched the pilot phase of the second stage of the Madinah Parking Project, covering several key areas as part of its efforts to enhance mobility, improve accessibility, and streamline transportation across the city.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia road development gains pace with 40 new projects

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Road development activities in Saudi Arabia gathered pace during the first half of 2026 with the rollout of new projects and advanced technologies across the kingdom's transport network. A total of 40 new road projects covering Makkah, Madinah and Qassim region were inaugurated this year.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia unveils plan for $135m ferris wheel in Madinah

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia is looking for private investors to fund a $135 million ferris wheel in Madinah, as the kingdom pushes to expand attractions for pilgrims and domestic travellers beyond its holy sites, said a report. The project, Hijaz Eye, would be built on a 33,700 sq m plot, roughly the size of five football pitches.

Construction & Real Estate

Red Sea International secures Madinah site for mixed-use project

Sun, 05 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Company said it has completed regulatory approvals and taken possession of a 63,088-sq-m prime plot of land in Madinah, thus marking the start of its contractual obligations under a 50-year lease agreement with the municipality.

Construction & Real Estate

KEC, BSF Capital to set up fund for $1.96bn Knowledge Gardens project

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Knowledge Economic City (KEC), together with its subsidiary Algharraa International Real Estate, has signed an agreement with BSF Capital to establish a private real estate fund for the development of Knowledge Gardens project, being set up within its premises in Madinah at an investment of SAR7.5 billion ($1.96 billion).

Construction & Real Estate

Knowledge Economic City sells prime Madinah land for mixed-use project

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia's Knowledge Economic City has announced the sale of 17,624.85 sq m plots of land within its premises in Madinah to two key entities - Al Bawaba International Investment and Olu Real Estate Company. The duo will be using these plots for the development of a mixed-use project.