Saudi Arabia

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stc pay Bahrain expands Services to Saudi nationals

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

stc pay Bahrain, a mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, has expanded its services to enable Saudi nationals visiting Bahrain to register and use its digital wallet.

Energy, Oil & Gas

John Crane Saudi Arabia appoints first female manager

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

John Crane, a global flow control technology company and part of Smiths Group, has appointed Bedour Bubshait as Regional Procurement Manager, making her the first woman to hold a management position within its Saudi Arabian business.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Global Airports Forum 2026 to drive aviation innovation in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Global Airports Forum (GAF) 2026 is set to reinforce its position as Saudi Arabia’s leading platform for airport business, collaboration and aviation innovation, bringing together industry leaders, decision-makers and global stakeholders to shape the future of airport development.

Media & Promotion

YouTube introduces new Supervised Kid accounts across Mena

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

YouTube has launched supervised kid accounts across Middle East and North Africa, offering additional protections and features for children and parents. It is mainly designed for parents who feel their child is ready for the main YouTube app but want to supervise their experience.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Al-Baha farms attract growing tourism interest

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Rural farms in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha Region are emerging as a summer tourism attraction, offering nature and relaxation experiences. The ministry supports the sector, with 30 licensed farms and plans to reach 65.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jazan tourism surges with 47pc visitor growth in 2025

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Jazan Region recorded over 4 million domestic and international overnight visitors in 2025, marking a 47% increase compared to 2024, according to tourism figures. Total visitor spending exceeded SAR3 billion, reflecting a 19% year-on-year rise.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

W Hotels opens first Saudi Arabia property in Riyadh’s KAFD

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, has opened W Riyadh – KAFD, marking the brand’s debut in Saudi Arabia. Located in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the hotel combines luxury hospitality, dining and social experiences with locally inspired design.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi NWC completes key water network projects in Hail

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia's National Water Company (NWC) has completed a water distribution network project in Al Shanan Governorate in the Hail region. The work involved laying of more than 21 km of water pipelines as well as providing service to more than 857 beneficiaries through 175 new connections.

Energy, Oil & Gas

SGS, Al Jeri Investment partner to support energy sector development

Sun, 19 Jul 2026

SGS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Jeri Investment Company to explore collaboration opportunities across strategic sectors, including energy, logistics and industrial services in Saudi Arabia.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia's Qassim University partners with IATA for ground operations training

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

The Applied College at Qassim University in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), will launch two specialised ground services training courses under their existing cooperation agreement.