Saudi Arabia

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

165-room Radisson Hotel Madinah opens

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

The Radisson Hotel Madinah, a new four-star hotel, was opened in Madinah in the presence of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb.

Construction & Real Estate

ilmi Science Discovery and Innovation Centre at Misk topped off

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

The ilmi Science Discovery and Innovation Centre at Misk City in Riyadh has reached a major construction milestone with a topping-off ceremony, signalling steady progress on what is set to become one of Riyadh’s landmark developments.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia leads in green buildings with 1m sq m of certified areas

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

According to the Saudi Green Building Forum’s SAAF conformity and specifications system, Saudi Arabia emerged as a regional leader, achieving the highest performance score of 76.31 points and registering over 1.03 million sq m of certified areas.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan expand energy, investment collaboration

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy and Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed an agreement formally establishing the Saudi–Kazakh Coordination Council. The agreement strengthens bilateral ties, expands cooperation across multiple sectors, and enhances collaboration in energy, renewable energy, energy storage, and oil market coordination.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

King Fahd International Airport deploys latest navigation system

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, recognised by Guinness World Records as the largest airport in the world by area, has introduced a state-of-the-art navigation system, marking the first Category III Instrument Landing System upgrade in Saudi Arabia.

Construction & Real Estate

Roshn inks $293m deal to develop Sedra community plot

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Roshn Group, Saudi Arabia's leading developer powered by sovereign wealth fund PIF, has signed a SAR1.1 billion ($293 million) agreement with Arabian Dyar, a pioneering real estate group in the kingdom, for the development of a 55,000 sq m land plot within the Sedra community in Riyadh.

Health & Environment Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia launches new fund for environmental, water sustainability

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of Namaa Endowment Fund, aimed at strengthening the sustainability of the non-profit sector within the kingdom’s environmental system. It seeks to boost the non-profit sector’s contribution to GDP and promote environmental and water sustainability.

IT & Telecommunications

stc group revenues jump to historic high of $20.75bn; net profit up 12.5%

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

stc group recorded the highest revenues in its history of SAR77.8 billion ($20.75 billion) in 2025, reflecting a 2.5% increase compared to the previous year. Net profit rose by 12.5% after excluding non-recurring items, demonstrating the strength of the group’s business model and the continued execution of its sustainable growth strategy, the company said.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flyadeal takes delivery of first new aircraft of 2026

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Rixos Murjana opens as Saudi Arabia’s largest ultra-all-inclusive resort

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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.