Saudi

Construction & Real Estate

PLP Architecture unveils design for landmark Saudi mixed-use development

Sat, 22 Nov 2025

PLP Architecture, a London-based specialist in architecture and urban design, has unveiled its landmark new development - Rikaz Towers - at Al Khobar along Saudi Arabia’s east coast, creating a destination of homes, hotel and public spaces with views across the Gulf.

Construction & Real Estate

Alkhorayef seals Saudi sewer networks development contract

Fri, 21 Nov 2025

Saudi-based Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company has announced that it has secured a key contract from the National Water Company for the construction of sanitary sewer networks as well as laying of manholes in Hafar Al Batin and Al Qaismah governorates.

Construction & Real Estate

Riyad Capital launches new $453m residential development fund

Fri, 21 Nov 2025

Riyad Capital, a leading company in Saudi real estate investment sector, has announced the launch of a new residential development fund valued at SAR 1.7 billion ($453 million), in partnership with Mountain View KSA. It is aimed at developing ONE Mountain View, a semi-gated residential community in Al Rimal District.

Construction & Real Estate

Umm Al Qura in deal to sell prime residential plot in Makkah

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company has entered into a deal with Arabian Dyar Real Estate for the sale of a 3,061 sq m plot of land within Masar Destination in Makkah. This prime plot will be used for development of residential units.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Baker Hughes awarded multi-year contract for Aramco projects

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Baker Hughes has announced that it has secured a multi-year contract along with China Petroleum Engineering & Construction for the MGS project of Saudi oil giant Aramco. The work involves deployment of asset performance management suite across four booster gas compression stations (BGCS) in the kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate

Retal wins $1.38bn Riyadh residential project contract

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Saudi-based Retal Urban Development Company has announced that it has secured a SAR5.2 billion ($1.38 billion) from the National Housing Company (NHC) for the construction of 4,839 residential units in the Al Fursan suburb of Riyadh City.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi travellers choose budget winter escapes: Wego Data

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Saudi travellers are increasingly turning to value-driven winter getaways this November, as new data from Wego reveals a marked rise in demand for affordable domestic and regional destinations.

Construction & Real Estate

Big projects, deals announced at Cityscape Global 2025

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Cityscape Global 2025 continued in Riyadh with a series of real estate deals and policy discussions around how foreign direct investment is helping the real estate industry in Saudi Arabia.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

NMDC Energy, Baker Hughes to localise offshore solutions in Saudi

Wed, 12 Nov 2025

NMDC Energy has signed a strategic MoU with Baker Hughes in Saudi Arabia to explore opportunities for localising key products and solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance service delivery in energy markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye, and India.

Finance & Capital Market

Rising corporate debt not a major threat to Saudi banks: S&P

Tue, 11 Nov 2025

Corporate lending is at the core of Saudi banking sector's growth, accounting for 55% of banks' loan books. Despite this, exposure to corporate credit risk will remain contained thanks to a moderate improvement in corporate leverage, according to S&P Global Ratings.