Saudi Arabia

Finance & Capital Market

GCC Growth Engine: Saudi Arabia, UAE take the lead into 2026

Mon, 24 Nov 2025

Saudi Arabia and UAE are poised to lead the Gulf region’s economic expansion in 2026, supported by strong private-sector performance, resilient domestic demand and renewed investment momentum, according to a new report.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia, UAE set to drive GCC’s 2026 growth

Mon, 24 Nov 2025

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are poised to lead the Gulf’s economic expansion in 2026, supported by strong private-sector performance, resilient domestic demand and renewed investment momentum, according to a new report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

$9bn in global revenue to converge on Saudi Arabia’s MICE powerhouse

Mon, 24 Nov 2025

The world of business events descends on Riyadh this week for the second annual International Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition (MICE) Summit (IMS25).

Construction & Real Estate

NHC signs $266m Makkah Gate development deal

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Saudi Arabia's National Housing Company (NHC) has signed a sub-development agreement with Turkish company Emlak Konut to develop several allocated lands in the Makkah Gate Destination in the Saudi city at an investment value of over SAR1 billion ($266 million).

Media & Promotion Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

ESTAAD powers dialogue on future of Saudi sports and events sector

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

ESTAAD 2025, a platform for connecting the sports and entertainment sectors and power the next era of stadiums and mega events in Saudi Arabia is underway in Riyadh.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

Samsung E&A’s Saudi Arabia APOC project wins award

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Samsung E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, announced that its Saudi Arabia Advanced Polyolefin Company (APOC) Propane Dehydrogenation and Utilities & Offsite (PDH/UTOS) Project has been selected as the Energy Project of the Year at the 2025 MEED Projects Awards, presented in association with Mashreq.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia sets new standards in urban living at Cityscape Global

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Cityscape Global 2025 continued to set the pace for the region’s real estate sector on Thursday, with a series of high-value announcements and policy discussions under the theme: The Future of Urban Living.

Finance & Capital Market

Almasar Alshamil Education announces IPO price range

Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Almasar Alshamil Education, a leading provider of specialised education in the GCC, has announced the offer price range and commencement of participating entities’ bidding and book-building process for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Main Market of the Saudi Exchange.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia eyes investments in advanced manufacturing technologies, marine industries

Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held bilateral meetings with leaders of several global companies specialising in advanced manufacturing technologies and marine industries last week.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia records 60.9m tourists in first half of 2025

Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector recorded a strong performance in the first half of 2025, attracting 60.9 million local and international visitors. Total tourism spending exceeded SAR161.4 billion, reflecting a 4% growth compared to the same period in 2024.