Saudi Arabia

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi NWC completes key sewer system projects in Al Baha region

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia's National Water Company (NWC) said it has completed a range of sewer systems in the Al Baha region as part of its infrastructure development projects. These include the construction of a tertiary wastewater treatment plant using bio-membrane technology as well as laying of 46km-long sewage networks.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Riyadh to host Stadiums & Arenas Summit as Saudi sports market targets $22bn by 2030

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Riyadh will host the second edition of the World Stadiums & Arenas Summit on October 14–15, 2026 at Hilton Riyadh, bringing together government officials, investors, developers and industry experts to explore opportunities in sports infrastructure development and investment.

Construction & Real Estate Miscellaneous

Saudi Arabia calls for boosting GCC integration in housing

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia has called for strengthening GCC integration in the housing sector and leveraging Gulf capabilities and expertise.

Finance & Capital Market

Saudi Arabia expects 3.6% GDP decline in 2026; 2027 expenditure seen at $370bn

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia's real GDP is expected to contract 3.6% in 2026, largely because of a sharp decline in oil activity, even as the non-oil economy continues to expand, according to the Ministry of Finance's Pre-Budget Statement for 2027.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Vision 2030 programmes achieve 93% of targets, Crown Prince says

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia has achieved 93% of the targets set for its Vision 2030 programmes and strategies after a decade of reforms that have transformed the Kingdom’s economy and strengthened its resilience to external shocks, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, said on Wednesday.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia assumes presidency of Arab Chambers Union

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia has assumed the presidency of the Union of Arab Chambers for its new term, represented by President of the Federation of Saudi Chambers and Chairman of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development, Abdullah Saleh Kamel.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia maritime transport sector records 34% growth in 2025

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia marked a significant milestone in the maritime transport sector in 2025, with its national fleet recording a 32% growth compared to 2024.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Aramco Digital launches industrial network in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Aramco Digital, the technology subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, is set to launch the Kingdom’s national industrial communications network operating in the 450 MHz band.

Finance & Capital Market

Saudi Arabia opens capital market to all foreign investors

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia has taken a major step in accelerating the global integration of its financial markets, announcing that its capital market will be fully opened to all categories of foreign investors from February 1, 2026.

Energy, Oil & Gas

EDF RHQ, droppRWA to explore energy financing solutions in Saudi Arabia

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

EDF International Regional Headquarters (EDF RHQ) and droppRWA signed an MoU to explore blockchain in Saudi Arabia’s energy sector, focusing on inter-company transactions, tokenising energy assets, enhancing project liquidity, and creating innovative carbon credit frameworks.