Saudi Arabia

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Arabia, Morocco to cooperate on renewable energy projects

Fri, 16 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia and Morocco have signed an executive programme for cooperation on renewable energy, including enabling national companies to implement such projects in both countries.

IT & Telecommunications

ITC Infotech opens Digital & AI Engineering Hub in Riyadh

Fri, 16 Jan 2026

ITC Infotech, a leading global technology services provider, has announced the inauguration of its Digital & AI Engineering Hub in Riyadh, as the company completes 15 years of operations in the Middle East.

IT & Telecommunications

OpenText opens regional headquarters in Riyadh

Fri, 16 Jan 2026

OpenText, a global leader in secure information management for AI, and one of Canada’s leading technology companies, has opened its Middle East regional headquarters in Riyadh, underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to Saudi Arabia and the region’s accelerating digital economy.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Bahri, Hadeed in talks on maritime transport collaboration

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Saudi national shipper Bahri has entered into an agreement with Saudi Iron & Steel (Hadeed) to explore potential co-operation in maritime transport sector to meet Hadeed’s operational and technical needs. The plan includes potential development and construction of new vessels tailored to Hadeed’s transport needs.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia aims to attract $24.53bn in mining investment

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia's National Investment Strategy aims to attract SAR92 billion ($24.53 billion) in investments in the mining sector between 2025 and 2030, said Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Al Qimmah Hospitality, Marriott to add over 2,700 hotel rooms in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Al Qimmah Hospitality and Marriott International signed five new hotel projects, adding over 2,700 rooms in Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah. The move reinforces their commitment to Saudi Arabia’s growing tourism sector, featuring four of Marriott’s well-known brands.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Trinasolar, Haala Energy to advance solar projects in Saudi Arabia

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Trinasolar, a leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, has announced its collaboration with Haala Energy, a leading solar energy developer and installer in Saudi Arabia, during a signing ceremony held at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2026.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

$110bn GCC logistics investments reshape project cargo market at Breakbulk

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

As GCC heavyweights Saudi Arabia and UAE continue to channel large-scale capital to the tune of $110 billion into logistics, trade infrastructure and industrial development, Breakbulk Middle East positions itself as a reference point for the global project cargo community, said its organisers.

Construction & Real Estate

Webuild-led consortium wins Riyadh Metro network extension contract

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Webuild, a global leader in the design and construction sector, has announced that its consortium - comprising Indian construction conglomerate L&T, Saudi Arabia's Nesma and French rail transport giant Alstom - has secured the contract for the extension of Riyadh Metro’s Red Line network.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Arabian Drilling secures $373m in land contract extensions

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Arabian Drilling, a leading Saudi-based drilling contractor, announced the signing of three contract extensions for land rigs with a total value of SAR 1.4 billion ($373 million), adding 25 rig years to its backlog.