Saudi Arabia

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia launches RFQs for King Fahd Suburb Boulevard project

Sat, 29 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) and Ashraq Development Company, a key unit of the kingdom's Eastern Province Municipality, has kicked off the Request for Qualification (RFQ) phase for the King Fahd Suburb Boulevard Project in the Eastern Province.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Contractors Authority seeks French expertise to boost construction sector

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's Contractors Authority (SCA) is seeking to strengthen partnerships with leading French construction companies and gain access to advanced building technologies as part of its efforts to boost the competitiveness of the kingdom's contracting sector, said a report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi hotel sector defies travel disruptions as Makkah RevPAR rises 8.7pc: JLL

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia’s hotel sector has remained resilient despite broader international travel disruptions, supported by religious tourism, sustained domestic travel and revenue and cost optimisation, according to JLL’s KSA Hotels Market Dynamics Q2 2026 report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flyadeal marks first anniversary of Pakistan operations

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

flyadeal, the Saudia Group’s low-cost carrier, is marking one year of operations to Islamabad, Peshawar and Sialkot, strengthening connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Construction & Real Estate

ICC to spotlight application of Saudi Building Code at Big 5 Construct

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

The International Code Council (ICC) will facilitate industry professionals better understand the regulatory landscape and navigate the practical requirements of the Saudi Building Code (SBC) during its participation as an exhibitor at Big 5 Construct Saudi 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

wfrlee secures Saudi registration to accelerate tourism-tech expansion

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

wfrlee.com, a “pay-as-you-stay” short-stay booking platform, has secured formal registration to establish its Saudi entity through an Investment Registration Certificate (Entrepreneur type), marking a key step in its expansion into the Kingdom’s rapidly growing tourism market.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Tourism Development Fund appoints new spokesperson

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has appointed Mashail Mohammed Alkarni as its Official Spokesperson, as part of efforts to strengthen corporate communications and enhance engagement with the media and wider public.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Riyadh Air’s Sfeer membership set to hit one million

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier and a PIF company, expects its Sfeer lifestyle membership programme to reach one million members this month, less than a year after launch.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudia offers 50pc discounts, AlFursan bonus credits

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

Saudia has launched a promotional offer providing discounts of up to 50% on Guest Class and Business Class flights from Saudi Arabia to international destinations, as well as connecting services across its network spanning four continents.

Construction & Real Estate

SARCO wins $26.6m education company construction works

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabian Refineries Company (SARCO) has announced that Raya Al-Tajdeed Contracting Company, 35%-owned by SARCO, has entered into a contract with a multinational education company to carry out construction works in the city of Riyadh.