Saudi Arabia

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

WAM Saudi to cement global advanced manufacturing hub status

Tue, 10 Feb 2026

Global technology leaders from over 20 countries will be at the World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics (WAM) 2026 to explore and understand the technologies powering the Saudi industrial transformation, especially in advanced manufacturing, AI, smart logistics, materials innovation and GenNext mobility.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Al Jomaih & Shell Lubricating Oil Company, NANCO sign strategic lubricants deal

Tue, 10 Feb 2026

Al Jomaih & Shell Lubricating Oil Company (JOSLOC) and Al Nakhlah National Company (NANCO) signed a strategic lubricants supply agreement. Under the partnership, JOSLOC will provide premium lubricant solutions to support NANCO’s diverse fleet, enhancing efficiency, safety, and reliability across Saudi Arabia’s transportation and logistics sectors.

Motoring

Saudi Arabia approves facial verification for ride-hailing drivers

Sun, 01 Feb 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority has approved the implementation of facial biometric verification for ride-hailing drivers, a measure due to be rolled out in the first quarter, as part of efforts to tighten regulation of passenger transport services.

Energy, Oil & Gas

ProSep expands Mideast growth with new Saudi order

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

ProSep has secured a new contract to supply its proprietary mixing technology to a regional operator, delivering three Annular Injection Mixers (AIM) for a Saudi Arabian oilfield.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign deal to build high-speed rail link

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a deal to build a high-speed rail link between the two countries. The 785-km network, which will connect King Salman International in Riyadh to Hamad International Airport in Doha, will carry trains with speeds above 300 kph.

Construction & Real Estate

NBB seals finance deal with Kanoo for premium residential projects

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed an agreement with Kanoo Real Estate, a division of the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, to provide financing for their premium residential developments coming up in the kingdoms of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Finance & Capital Market

Saudi Arabia’s GDP rises 4.8% in Q3 2025, says report

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grew by 4.8% in the third quarter compared to last year, reported SPA citing official data. All economic activities recorded y-o-y growth with oil activities surging by 8.3%, non-oil activities by 4.3% and government activities by 1.4%.

Finance & Capital Market

Bahrain EDB, Saudi ministry sign MoU to promote direct investment

Fri, 05 Dec 2025

Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MISA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting direct investment.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Russia's Azimuth Airlines to launch Saudi flights

Fri, 05 Dec 2025

Russia's Azimuth Airlines will land in Saudi Arabia for the first time on December 6, following the General Authority of Civil Aviation's granting of an economic license to the airline.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia's tourism sector spending reaches $73bn

Thu, 04 Dec 2025

Vice Minister Princess Haifa Bint Mohammed Al Saud said Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is rapidly growing through coordinated national efforts. Tourism spending hit SAR275 billion ($73 billion) and visitor numbers exceeded 116 million, with the Kingdom now aiming to reach 150 million tourists by the end of the decade.