Saudi Arabia

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Red Sea Global secures $1.7bn funding for Amaala project

Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Red Sea Global (RSG), a leading developer powered by Saudi PIF, has secured a SAR6.5 billion ($1.73 billion) funding for its ultra-luxury wellness destination, Amaala, featuring more than 1,400 hotel rooms across eight different resorts.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi asset management AUM to top $400bn, says Fitch

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

The growth trajectory of Saudi Arabia’s asset management industry (AMI) is expected to continue with its AUM projected to exceed $400 billion in 2026, maintaining the kingdom’s lead in the GCC region, according to Fitch Ratings.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia, Cuba to enhance cooperation in air transport services

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

President of Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdulaziz Al-Duailej and Cuba’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Miguel Porto Parga signed an agreement on air transport services between the governments of Saudi Arabia and Cuba at GACA’s headquarters in Riyadh.

Energy, Oil & Gas

EICT launches IO by HFCL in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

EICT, a leading Saudi Arabian ICT and systems integration company, has officially launched the IO by HFCL portfolio of enterprise Wi-Fi and networking solutions in Saudi Arabia.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Hilton surpasses 100 hotels in Saudi Arabia, $8bn pipeline

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

Hilton has surpassed the milestone of 100 hotels trading and in the pipeline in Saudi Arabia – representing a combined investment of $8 billion from hotel owners and investors into Hilton’s growing portfolio, and underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to supporting Vision 2030 by expanding its footprint and delivering world-class hospitality throughout the Kingdom.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications Analysis

Innovation, AI reshaping the GCC’s economic future, says study

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

Amid a rapidly shifting global landscape defined by geopolitical uncertainty, climate change and tech disruption, Generative AI and innovation-led 'Engine 2' business models are emerging as major drivers of resilience across the region, says a new study.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Krank enters GCC market in landmark partnership with Dayim

Sun, 26 Oct 2025

Krank, a global heavy equipment trading technology firm, has made its Middle East debut through a strategic partnership with Saudi group Dayim, unveiling the Dayim Marketplace - a fully integrated heavy equipment trading platform for the region.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bechtel secures $104m EPCM contract from Saudi Maaden

Sat, 25 Oct 2025

Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) has announced that it has awarded a major engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract worth SAR391 million ($104.3 million) to Bechtel for its Ar Rjum gold mine.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Baker Hughes lands major Aramco tubing drilling ops contract

Sat, 25 Oct 2025

Baker Hughes has announced that it has secured a major contract from oil giant Aramco to expand its integrated underbalanced coiled tubing drilling (UBCTD) operations across Saudi Arabia’s natural gas fields. The order was booked in the third quarter.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia sign deal to ease flow of goods

Thu, 23 Oct 2025

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to facilitate certification of origin procedures for Bahrain’s industrial exports to the Saudi Arabia.