Riyadh

Construction & Real Estate

57,000 new units in Riyadh’s 2026-27 residential pipeline, says report

Tue, 23 Dec 2025

Residential sales values in Riyadh hit SAR17.6 billion ($4.69 billion) in Q3 as the city prepares to deliver 57,000 new units in 2026-27, said a report. Property purchases across key cities will rise further in 2026 as new foreign ownership law takes effect.

Construction & Real Estate

New Murabba signs strategic deal with Saudi housing ministry

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

New Murabba, a unit of Saudi wealth fund PIF, has signed a strategic agreement with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to jointly work on streamlining development processes, implementation of smart city standards as well as enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Tourism Ministry launches Northern Trail Guide from Riyadh to Hail

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, launched a trip along the Northern Trail from Riyadh to Hail as part of the Saudi Winter programme, which aims to showcase the Kingdom’s tourism diversity.

Energy, Oil & Gas Retail & Wholesale

Chalhoub signs solar lease deal with Yellow Door Energy

Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Chalhoub Group, a premier luxury retailer in the Middle East, said it has signed a solar lease agreement with Yellow Door Energy, a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions, to bring clean electricity to the Group's key fulfilment hub in Riyadh.

Construction & Real Estate

Over 60 top developers prequalify for SWPC wastewater projects

Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced that more than 60 leading developers have prequalifed for the second edition of its upcoming Independent Water Projects (IWP) and Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) projects in the kingdom.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

Rqeem, Torry Harris sign landmark deal for Riyadh AI Marketplace

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu said one of its key units Rqeem has signed an agreement with Torry Harris Business Solutions to launch an AI-powered digital marketplace that will accelerate industrial transformation and attract new investment to Saudi Arabia.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Taiba unit in deal to build 159-key hotel project in Riyadh

Sun, 14 Dec 2025

Saudi-based Taiba Investments has announced that one of its key subsidiaries, Smart Hotel Zone Company, had signed up Al Saad Contracting Company for the construction of a 159-key hotel project within the STC Square mixed-use development in Riyadh.

Construction & Real Estate

Dar Al Majd to build three premium residential projects in Riyadh

Sun, 14 Dec 2025

Leading Saudi group Dar Al Majd Real Estate Company has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Jadwa Al Manzel Real Estate Fund for the development of three premium residential projects in Riyadh under the Off-Plan Sales Program (Wafi).

Construction & Real Estate Media & Promotion

PwC moves flagship office to Riyadh’s spacious Laysen Valley premises

Thu, 11 Dec 2025

PwC Middle East has relocated its office to Riyadh's Laysen Valley, providing an expanded space for its growing operations in the kingdom. Spanning 22,400 sq m, the new office stands 11storeys tall, providing a dedicated space for co-creation and innovative work.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

26th UN Tourism General Assembly kicks off in Riyadh

Sun, 09 Nov 2025

The 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly opened in Riyadh, marking a historic first for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and the largest Assembly since UN Tourism was founded 50 years ago.