Saudi Arabia

IT & Telecommunications

Cloudflare brings AI security and agentic infrastructure vision to LEAP 2026

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Cloudflare, a leading connectivity cloud company, will showcase its vision for a more secure, connected and AI-driven Internet at LEAP 2026, taking place in Riyadh from 31 August to 3 September.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Aramco offering crude oil outside Strait of Hormuz: report

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Saudi Aramco is offering crude oil outside the Strait of Hormuz to some Asian refiners through private negotiations, a Reuters News report said quoting two sources with knowledge of the matter.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

King Abdulaziz International Airport serves 28.55m passengers Jan to July

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

The King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah served around 28.55 million passengers on 169,900 flights from the beginning of the year through the end of July, while handling 33.6 million bags.

Finance & Capital Market

Saudi Arabia rolls out insurance cover for crowded venues, high-risk activities

Sun, 16 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's Insurance Authority and General Directorate of Civil Defense have launched a third-party cooperative insurance policy covering crowded venues and high-risk activities, as the kingdom moves to strengthen protection for visitors and businesses.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Arabian Drilling expects 100pc offshore fleet utilisation by Q3 2026

Sun, 16 Aug 2026

Arabian Drilling, Saudi Arabia’s largest drilling contractor by fleet size, said it has received notice to resume operations for its remaining suspended offshore rigs. The company expects the restart to reflect a recovery in offshore market activity and lift utilisation across its offshore fleet to 100 per cent by the end of the third quarter of 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Tourism Ministry updates Hajj accommodation standards

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has approved updated regulations governing accommodation facilities serving Hajj pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the 1448 AH Hajj season.

Retail & Wholesale

Saudi Arabia's '2026 Sales' offers million products on discount

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has announced that more than one million discounted products are available at commercial establishments and online stores as part of the "2026 Sales" campaign.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flynas to launch Jeddah-Aleppo flights from August 21

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

flynas, the Saudi low-cost carrier, will launch direct flights between Jeddah and Aleppo in Syria from August 21, expanding its international network and strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Syria. The airline will operate two weekly flights on the new route.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi luxury travellers seek trust, cultural understanding: KBLT Chairman

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Saudi luxury travellers are reshaping global hospitality, with KBLT Chairman Sulaiman Al Romi urging international brands to prioritise privacy, cultural understanding, trust and discreet service over traditional displays of luxury as competition for the market intensifies.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain fintech Skyro targets Saudi Arabia in Middle East expansion

Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Skyro, a digital-first consumer finance platform based in Bahrain, is expanding into Saudi Arabia and has appointed former Mastercard executive Maria Medvedeva as the regional managing director. In this role, she will oversee Skyro's market entry in Saudi Arabia and its broader expansion across the region.