Saudi Arabia

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

WTM Spotlight Riyadh opens tomorrow to connect Saudi tourism with global markets

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

WTM Spotlight Riyadh, organised by RX, will open on September 8, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, launching a new platform aimed at connecting Saudi Arabia with international travel markets as the Kingdom accelerates its tourism transformation under Vision 2030.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Ink Innovation, solutions by stc partner to develop smarter travel experiences in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Ink Innovation has partnered with solutions by stc to support digital transformation across Saudi Arabia’s travel, tourism and smart city sectors. The agreement will strengthen digital capabilities across key infrastructure, including airports, hotels, public services and major events.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

PIF launches integrated tourist, residential destination on the Al-Khafji coast

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) today launched Gulf Coast Development Company to create an integrated tourist and residential destination on the Al-Khafji coast overlooking the Arabian Gulf.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flyadeal launches Madinah-Karachi flights

Sun, 06 Sep 2026

flyadeal, a low-cost carrier of Saudia Group, has launched direct flights between Madinah and Karachi, strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The airline will operate two weekly flights on the new route using Airbus A320neo aircraft configured with 186 Economy Class seats.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

WTM Spotlight Riyadh Unveils inaugural conference programme

Sun, 06 Sep 2026

WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced the conference programme for its inaugural edition, bringing together tourism leaders from Saudi Arabia and international markets to explore opportunities created by the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding visitor economy.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Acwa reaches commercial operation for renewable-powered Red Sea utilities

Sun, 06 Sep 2026

Saudi-listed Acwa has reached the Project Commercial Operation Date (PCOD) for the utility systems serving The Red Sea destination, marking the first time a giga-project in Saudi Arabia has brought its entire utility infrastructure into commercial operation using only renewable energy and without support from the national grid.

Construction & Real Estate

SEREDO Expo for Real Estate opens in Jeddah

Sun, 06 Sep 2026

The fifth edition of the SEREDO Expo for Real Estate Development and Ownership 2026 opened in Jeddah today aiming to enhance investment opportunities and showcase the latest projects and innovative solutions in the Kingdom's real estate sector.

Motoring

GM Africa and Middle East recognised in KSA of IoT

Sun, 06 Sep 2026

General Motors Africa and Middle East (GM) has been recognised in Saudi Arabia for its contribution to the development of Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia launches Al-Rahhala adventure travel licensing service

Sun, 06 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport launched “Al-Rahhala,” a new licensing service regulating organized adventure travel activities inside and outside the Kingdom. Introduced through the Riyadi platform, the service aims to unify procedures and ensure trips are conducted safely and in compliance with regulations.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi group PayTabs buys Amazon Payments Mena for $100m

Sat, 05 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia's PayTabs Group and Amazon Payment Services have agreed to a more than $100 million deal under which PayTabs will acquire Amazon's Middle East and North Africa (MENA) payments operations, a transaction that will further consolidate the region's fragmented payments market.