Saudi Arabia

Lifestyle Motoring

Porsche Saudi Arabia unveils the Sonderwunsch 911 Targa Green Roof 2.0

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Porsche Saudi Arabia has unveiled the Sonderwunsch 911 Targa Green Roof 2.0, a bespoke creation developed through the Sonderwunsch programme, showcasing the exceptional possibilities of Porsche personalisation while celebrating the rich heritage, architecture and natural landscapes of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Boutique Group unveils visual identity for The Red Palace ahead of opening

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Boutique Group, the hospitality company fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has unveiled the visual identity of The Red Palace, introducing the first chapter of the historic property’s story ahead of its anticipated opening.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Intech to deliver digital twin energy solution for Saudi petchem producer

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Intech has secured a contract to provide an integrated Digital Twin-powered energy and emissions intelligence solution for a leading petrochemical producer in Saudi Arabia, supporting the company’s sustainability goals and regulatory compliance requirements.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flynas to launch direct Madinah-Brussels flights in October

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Saudi low-cost carrier flynas will launch direct flights between Madinah and Brussels from October 5, 2026, expanding its international network and offering passengers more travel options between Saudi Arabia and Belgium.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Cluster2 Airports earns ACI Level 3 Accreditation for 18 airports

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Cluster2 Airports, a leading aviation operator in Saudi Arabia, has strengthened its international standing after 18 of its airports earned the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Customer Experience Accreditation at Level 3.

IT & Telecommunications

Mannai Information Technology opens regional HQ in Riyadh

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia (MIT KSA), part of Mannai Corporation QPSC, has opened its new regional headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, marking a significant investment in Saudi Arabia’s digital economy and a new phase in the company’s long-term commitment to expanding its footprint in the Kingdom.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

19.5m foreign Hajj pilgrims, Umrah performers arrive in Saudi in 2025

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

More than 19.5 million Hajj pilgrims and Umrah performers from abroad arrived in Saudi Arabia during 2025, including 18.03 million Umrah performers and 1.5 million Hajj pilgrims.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi hospitality sector hit by softer corporate travel in H1

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's hotel market lost momentum in the first half of the year as corporate travel slowed and regional uncertainty dampened demand, but industry fundamentals remain intact, backed by higher domestic tourism spend and an expanding pipeline of hotel projects, an industry expert said.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia breaks ground on new Westin Abha tourism project

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Aseer Governor Prince Turki bin Talal laid the foundation stone for the “Westin Abha” project, spanning more than 153,000 square metres and featuring 330 hotel units, 52 villas and chalets, and 78 residential units, in a bid to strengthen the region’s tourism sector.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Oil Sustainability Programme wins two Vega Digital Awards

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

The Saudi Oil Sustainability Programme (OSP) has won two international Vega Digital Awards for its “We Know Its Worth” campaign, launched to mark Saudi Arabia’s 95th National Day and highlight the importance of oil in everyday life.