Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Investment Company has announced PlayPath, a new mid-career recruitment and development initiative designed to attract, develop, and accelerate Saudi engineering talent supporting the delivery of Qiddiya City.
Versatile International, the first fully integrated stone project management consultancy in the Middle East region, has started providing stone advisory services for Qiddiya City, one of the world’s most ambitious integrated city developments coming up in Saudi Arabia.
The Esports Foundation and Qiddiya Investment Company have expanded their partnership for Esports World Cup 2026, with Qiddiya City showcased in Paris as the event’s founding partner and naming rights sponsor of a competition stage hosting leading esports titles.
Qiddiya City has become the first destination management organisation in the Middle East to receive the Destination Marketing Accreditation Programme (DMAP) Accreditation with Distinction from Destinations International, marking the highest level of recognition under the global accreditation framework.
Steady progress is being made on the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium, an architectural and engineering marvel coming up within Qiddiya City, the mega Saudi entertainment, culture and sports project located near Riyadh. With early foundation works under way, the stadium is expected to be completed in 2029.
Saudi nationals are leading the world in recognising "play" as a vital catalyst for overall human potential, powering everything from physical health and mental happiness to social connections and academic success, according to a research released by Qiddiya City. Globally, adults now spend just two hours a day on leisure and play compared to nearly seven hours on paid work.
Qiddiya Investment Company and Google Cloud expanded their partnership to build Qiddiya City’s digital infrastructure, a major entertainment project.
Qiddiya City, an ambitious entertainment, culture and sports megaproject being developed near Riyadh, is set to open its doors to visitors with the launch of Six Flags Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia’s first-of-its-kind theme park and entertainment destination, on December 31, 2025.
