Saudi Arabia

Construction & Real Estate

$24m Abha Walk project on track

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

The “Abha Walk” project on King Fahd Road in Abha, a key urban development supporting economic activity and tourism in the Aseer Region, is progressing through construction phases.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Advanced manufacturing a key focus area for PIF: Governor

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

One of the key investment areas under Saudi Public Investment fund's new 2026-2030 strategy is the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation ecosystem.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

PIF to support development of 100,000 hotel rooms, 70 tourism experiences

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Saudi Public Investment Fund's (PIF) tourism, travel, and entertainment ecosystem aims to capitalise on the growing Saudi tourism industry by developing strategic assets that generate reliable returns, improving air‑connectivity and leveraging world‑class events to attract visitors.

Construction & Real Estate

NEOM initiatives will be rolled out in stages, focus on Oxagon now: PIF Governor

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan said NEOM projects are presently being restructured to achieve higher economic efficiency and long‑term financial sustainability.

Finance & Capital Market

PIF launches 2026-2030 strategy; focus on six integrated ecosystems

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has approved its 2026-2030 strategy which focuses on transforming PIF’s portfolio of 13 strategic sectors into six integrated economic ecosystems, strengthening the linkages among them and creating a broader spectrum of partnership and investment opportunities for the private sector.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saipem secures two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Saipem secured two offshore EPCI contracts from Aramco in Saudi Arabia for Safaniya field water injection platforms, wellheads, pipelines, and cables, using regional vessels and local fabrication at its Saudi yard to support industrial development.

Construction & Real Estate

Al Haier sewage plant set for commercial operations by year-end

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Sharakat, a leading entity in the water sector in Saudi Arabia, has announced that work is in full swing on its Al Haer Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP), being set up at an investment of SAR1.8 billion ($479 million), in Riyadh, and is on track for commercial operations by the end of this year.

Construction & Real Estate

Musanadah appoints new Business Development Director

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia-based Musanadah Facilities Management has appointed Brad Robbins as its new Business Development Director, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it accelerates growth across the kingdom’s expanding integrated facilities management sector.

IT & Telecommunications

Lenovo opens regional headquarters for Middle East, Türkiye, Africa in Riyadh

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Lenovo opened its regional headquarters for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa in Riyadh on Sunday, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen its position as a regional hub for global companies in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

Motoring

33,250 Toyota, Lexus vehicles recalled in Saudi Arabia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has announced the recall of 33,250 vehicles from Toyota and Lexus, covering various models, due to a programming defect in the electronic parking assistance control unit.