flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, has received its first new aircraft of 2026, an Airbus A320neo, increasing its fleet to 45 jets. Arriving from Airbus’ Toulouse plant, it is flyadeal’s 34th A320neo, contributing to the airline’s all-narrowbody fleet.
Rixos Murjana, Saudi Arabia’s largest ultra all-inclusive resort, has opened in King Abdullah Economic City. Financed by the Tourism Development Fund and developed in partnership with Emaar Economic City and FTG Company, the resort emerges as a destination for domestic and international tourism.
Saudi Arabia's Eram Holdings and top Indian defence electronics company Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have officially sealed a strategic collaboration deal aimed at advancing the localisation and co-development of defence and aerospace technologies within the kingdom.
Soiltech has been awarded a contract with Estedama Environmental Solutions to deliver fluid treatment services (STT) in Saudi Arabia, utilising Soiltech’s market-leading technologies for waste reduction, waste recovery and reuse. Startup of operations is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.
MYCRANE, the first global platform for crane rental and purchase, has appointed Aziz Amri as Director of Sales and Marketing for Saudi Arabia, strengthening the company's commercial leadership as it expands operations across the Gulf region.
ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset class developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has been announced as the first organisation in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region to secure certification for carbon management in buildings and infrastructure from BSI, the business standards and improvement company.
Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Aviation Club have announced the launch of AERO Middle East x Sand & Fun 2026, a landmark aviation platform.
Premier Inn Middle East has signed an MoU with Equitativa Real Estate to develop six to eight hotels, adding 3,500 keys across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The AED 2 billion ($545 million) investment will double Premier Inn’s current portfolio of 3,184 keys.
Construction costs are expected to rise in the Middle East this year, increasing by around 4% in Saudi Arabia and 3% in the UAE. Across key sectors, demand remains strong, but delivery conditions are becoming more complex, says a new report.
Construction costs are expected to rise in the Middle East this year, increasing by around 4% in Saudi Arabia and 3% in the UAE. Across key sectors, demand remains strong, but delivery conditions are becoming more complex, says a new report.
