Riyadh

Construction & Real Estate

Asas Makeen lands contract for Riyadh villa community project

Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Asas Makeen for Real Estate Development Company has announced that it has secured a major contract from Awa'id Al Hada for the development of a villa community project in Riyadh. The scope of work includes management and construction of key residential units over a 10,468 sq m area.

Education, HR & Training

Saudi Arabia to set up University of Arts in Riyadh

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

Saudi Arabia has issued a royal order approving the establishment of the Riyadh University of Arts, an independent educational institution headquartered in Riyadh under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudia adds 20 flights between Riyadh, Jeddah, Red Sea destination

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

Saudia added 20 Eid Al-Fitr flights between Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Red Sea destination with Saudi Tourism Authority to promote tourism and sector growth, bringing the total number of flights in both directions to 44.

Construction & Real Estate

$480m Al Haier ISTP on track for Q4 commercial operations

Sun, 08 Feb 2026

Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced that work is in full swing on its SAR1.8 billion ($480 million) Al Haer Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) coming up in Riyadh and the plant is on track for commercial operations in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Estonia to showcase intelligent systems, field-ready technologies at WDS Riyadh

Fri, 06 Feb 2026

Estonia will participate in the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, presenting its defence sector as a trusted partner in strengthening security through digital resilience, intelligent systems and field-ready technologies designed for today’s complex operating environment.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Lockheed Martin to unveil hitech defence solutions at Saudi expo

Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Lockheed Martin, a leading global security, defence and aerospace contractor, will be showcasing its advanced defence capabilities and expanded industrial partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the upcoming World Defence Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Global energy leaders head to Riyadh for major industry event

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Leading global decision makers including heads of state, ministers, CEOs, energy experts, academics and engineers will be at the Energy Week in Riyadh for a coordinated series of high-level meetings and strategic forums. In tandem, the 25th WPC Energy Congress will be held in the kingdom for the first time in its 93-year history.

Construction & Real Estate

Major parking upgrade announced for key districts in Riyadh

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Remat Al Riyadh, the development arm of the Riyadh Region Municipality, has signed two contracts with Arsann to develop and operate 11 parking facilities across key districts of the Saudi capital, aiming to regulate parking operations, boost capacity and enhance the capital’s urban landscape.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

GCC-India launch free trade negotiations

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and India have launched trade agreement negotiations, marking a new phase in the strategic partnership.

Construction & Real Estate Media & Promotion

RCRC launches key leadership, innovation centre in Riyadh’s Creative District

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced the opening of its IE Center for Leadership and Innovation within Riyadh’s Creative District. The initiative represents a model for effective global partnerships, contributing to talent development and knowledge transfer.