Riyadh

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dream of the Desert opens Riyadh HQ, appoints GM

Thu, 14 May 2026

Arsenale Group’s Dream of the Desert, Saudi Arabia’s first ultra-luxury train, opened its Riyadh headquarters and appointed Raffaele Breschi as General Manager and CEO of Arsenale International, marking a key development milestone.

Construction & Real Estate

Riyadh’s Quality Valley PPP project attracts interest from 59 companies

Wed, 13 May 2026

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Privatization and PPP said 59 companies have submitted expressions of interest for the Quality Valley Riyadh Project, a urban development initiative that includes the development of the SASO headquarters site.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flyadeal expands European network for summer 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026

flyadeal has announced its summer 2026 programme, introducing services to Italy and the Czech Republic for the first time and resuming flights to three seasonal destinations from July 2026. The Saudi low-cost carrier will launch flights to Milan and Prague as part of its expanded European network.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Bahrain airspace reopens: Gulf Air takes off with Riyadh flight

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Following the recent announcement from Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs regarding the reopening of the of airspace of the Bahrain, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the kingdom, resumed its operations from Bahrain International Airport after 40 days of airspace closure with its inaugural flight to Riyadh.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Motoring

Automechanika Riyadh postponed to 2027

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, organiser of Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s leading regional automotive aftermarket trade event, has announced the postponement of the upcoming edition.

Construction & Real Estate

Asas Makeen in deal to develop 503-unit residential project in Riyadh

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Saudi-based Asas Makeen Real Estate Development and Investment Company has announced that it has signed an agreement with Tawafuq Al Rimal Real Estate Fund for the development of an integrated residential compound in Al Rimal District, Riyadh, featuring a total of 503 homes.

Construction & Real Estate

Alkhorayef lands Riyadh sewage network maintenance contract

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company has announced that it has secured a contract from the Royal Commission for Riyadh City to provide operation and maintenance services for treated sewage effluent (TSE) networks and facilities in the Saudi capital.

Energy, Oil & Gas Media & Promotion

Black Gold Museum opens at KAPSARC, Riyadh

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

The Black Gold Museum at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Riyadh was inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Deal inked to develop prime archaeological, heritage site in Saudi Arabia

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

The Saudi Heritage Commission, Sadus Foundation and Riyadh Municipality have entered into an agreement to develop the Sadus Historic Village, a prominent archaeological and heritage site in Saudi Arabia. The deal is aimed at rehabilitation of heritage buildings and sites within Sadus.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Crowne Plaza Riyadh Al Takhassusi opens in Al Olaya District

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Crowne Plaza Riyadh Al Takhassusi has officially opened, offering a contemporary, connected stay in Riyadh’s Al Olaya district, a hub for business, healthcare, and lifestyle travel.