Riyadh

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Riyadh Air launches inaugural flight to London Heathrow

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched its inaugural flight, RX401, from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport on Wednesday.

IT & Telecommunications

Global tech leaders unite in Riyadh to shape future of Blockchain

Fri, 08 May 2026

The Global Blockchain Show is making its comeback to Riyadh following a successful event in Abu Dhabi. The global event will take place on June 29 and 30, and will draw attendance of industry stalwarts and thought leaders across the Web3 industry.

Media & Promotion

Global Games Show Riyadh unveils star-studded speaker lineup

Fri, 08 May 2026

The Global Games Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will be held on June 29 and 30, 2026, highlighting the Kingdom’s position as an internationally recognised gaming and e-sports destination.

Construction & Real Estate

Ladun secures $637m Riyadh infrastructure development contracts

Wed, 06 May 2026

Ladun Investment Company has secured SAR2.39 billion ($637 million) contracts to carry out infrastructure development work at Al Qirawan and Al Narjis districts as well as the Namar real estate development - in the Saudi capital. They will be executed in consortium with Al Ayuni Investment and Contracting.

Construction & Real Estate

Riyadh begins major intersection upgrades in key districts

Wed, 06 May 2026

Work has begun on a series of intersection upgrades in Riyadh’s western and southern districts, including the one at Ali bin Shiban Street in Al Awali district, as well as the intersection at Ibn Majah Road, as authorities move to modernise infrastructure and ease congestion in the fast-growing capital.

Construction & Real Estate

Ladun, Al Ayuni win $87m project under Real Estate Balance Program

Wed, 06 May 2026

Ladun Investment Company, in consortium with Al Ayuni Investment and Contracting Company, has secured a major infrastructure development contract valued at SAR326.7 million ($87.08 million), according to a Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) filing.

Construction & Real Estate

Taif Road extension project work 65pc completed

Tue, 05 May 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced steady progress on the Taif Road extension project, a strategic component of the first batch of the SAR13 billion ($3.4 billion) Main & Ring Road Axes Development Programme, with 65% of the work already completed.

Construction & Real Estate

Al Ramz Real Estate to take full control of Riyadh mixed-use project

Sun, 31 May 2026

Saudi-listed Al Ramz Real Estate Company said it has signed agreements to acquire the remaining units in a private real estate investment fund that owns the Qurtuba 2 development in Riyadh, in a deal valued at SAR 133 million ($35.5 million).

Construction & Real Estate

RCRC commences construction of seven bridges in Riyadh

Mon, 25 May 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has commenced work on the Othman Bin Affan Road and King Salman Road development project, which aims to improve traffic flow and enhance the overall mobility experience across the Saudi capital.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Cityscape Global returns to Riyadh as Saudi real estate push gains pace

Tue, 19 May 2026

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.