Saudi Arabia

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Al-Baha emerges as top summer getaway in Saudi Arabia

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Al-Baha Region is attracting increasing summer visitors with its mild climate, scenic mountains, and heritage attractions. Authorities have enhanced tourism infrastructure, including 143 parks and public gardens and more than 45 recreational walkways for residents and tourists.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

671 parks ready as Aseer strengthens summer tourism infrastructure

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

The Aseer Region Municipality in Saudi Arabia has launched a summer readiness plan, preparing 671 parks and deploying more than 1,500 personnel to enhance municipal services, maintain public facilities, and accommodate increased visitor numbers during the peak tourism season.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Hail Region attracts more than 2.5m visitors in 2025

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

The Hail Region in Saudi Arabia recorded more than 2.5 million visitors in 2025, reflecting the accelerating growth of the region's tourism sector and its rising status as a prominent tourist destination in the Kingdom.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia opens in Riyadh

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2026 is officially under way in Riyadh, convening industry leaders, decision makers and investors at KSA’s most influential hospitality investment conference.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Qatari group GWC seals partnership with Meydan Free Zone

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Qatar-based Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) has entered into a partnership deal with Meydan Free Zone in a move aimed at simplifying business setup, market entry and regional expansion for companies establishing operations in the UAE and expanding into Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi tourism spend hits $22bn in Q1 2026

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Tourist spend in Saudi Arabia reached SAR82.7 billion ($22 billion) in Q1 2026, with visitor numbers growing 8% year-on-year to 37.2 million during the quarter, says real estate advisory and hospitality sector consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.

Construction & Real Estate

Red Sea International unit lands MEP contract for Diriyah City project

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Saudi-based Red Sea International Company has announced that its key subsidiary, The Fundamental Installation for Electric Work, has been awarded a subcontract by the local Salini unit to deliver mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) works for a Diriyah City project.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Abha Airport set to handle 10,000 flights during Aseer summer season

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Abha International Airport expects a major surge during Aseer Summer Season 2026, with around 10,000 scheduled flights and more than 1.8 million seats between June and August, highlighting the region’s growing popularity as a tourism and economic destination.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Wego, Saudi Ministry launch integrated digital Umrah platform

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Wego, a travel app in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to launch a fully integrated digital platform aimed at simplifying and enhancing the global Umrah journey.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia to open in Riyadh

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia will open on June 22 in Riyadh, bringing together investors, developers, and industry leaders to accelerate hospitality and tourism growth across the Kingdom.