Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve has secured international accreditation for 10 hiking trails, marking the first such recognition in the Kingdom and strengthening its position as a growing destination for adventure tourism and ecotourism.
CODIX, a global software provider for commercial and asset finance, has announced the opening of its new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, which complements CODIX Middle East in Dubai and confirms its long-term commitment to the region.
Travellers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are expected to adopt a more flexible and intentional approach to holidays in 2027, prioritising personal growth, wellbeing, discovery and meaningful experiences over the pursuit of a “perfect” trip, according to Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report.
Oil prices climbed sharply on Monday, with Brent crude rising $2.59 to around $106.90 a barrel, as uncertainty over US-Iran diplomacy renewed concerns about the future of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are rebounding this month despite continued restrictions on shipping, with Saudi Arabia sharply increasing shipments through the strategic waterway after attacks disrupted its main pipeline route to the Red Sea, according to data from energy intelligence firm Kpler.
“The $1 Trillion Case for Women’s Health,” a high-level roundtable convened by Burjeel Holdings, has called for called for a comprehensive approach to addressing the global women’s health gap.
Saudi Arabia has awarded China’s Gotion High-Tech 6 GWh of capacity under its first utility-scale battery energy storage programme, as part of the $1.16 billion G1 project, thus marking a major step in its drive to expand energy storage capacity and support its Vision 2030 energy transition goals.
Jeddah is hosting the SaudiFood Manufacturing Exhibition 2026 at the Jeddah Superdome from September 27 to 29, 2026.
The World Economic Forum has announced the inaugural cohort of Beyond Tourism Impact Stars, recognising six private-sector initiatives using tourism to strengthen communities, expand economic opportunity and protect the environment.
SLB has secured four integrated well construction contracts from Aramco covering more than 450 wells across Saudi Arabia over three years, with an option for a two-year extension, supporting the Kingdom’s ongoing oil and gas development programmes.
