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Motoring

Wallan Trading launches new Hyundai Venue in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Wallan Trading Company, the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Central and Northern regions of Saudi Arabia, has unveiled its all new Hyundai 'Venue' - a compact crossover that combines contemporary design, advanced technology and everyday practicality - in the kingdom.

Finance & Capital Market

Al Salam Bank named joint lead manager for $2.75bn Saudi SRC sukuk deal

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Al Salam Bank was appointed as joint lead manager and bookrunner on Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company’s (SRC) $2.75 billion dual-tranche international sukuk issuance. The issuance, backed by Saudi PIF ranks as the largest US dollar-denominated GCC Sukuk of 2026.

Construction & Real Estate

Dar’s Saudi project named finalist for Bentley YII Awards

Sat, 22 Aug 2026

Saudi-based Dar International for Engineering Consultancy is one of the finalists for the Bentley Systems' 2026 Year in Infrastructure (YII) Awards (the only one from the Middle East region) in the Transmission and Distribution category for its Nariyah 380kV substation project in the kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Shaker Group's H1 revenue down 3.4pc on weaker HVAC sales

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Shaker Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of air conditioners and home appliances in Saudi Arabia, has reported SAR743.1 million ($198.2 million) revenue for the first half, down 3.4% from the same period last year, mainly due to a decline in its HVAC solutions business.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

SAL Logistics takes over Belgian cargo company Aviapartner Liege

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Saudi-based SAL Logistics Services Company said it has completed the acquisition of 100% stake in leading Belgian ground handling and cargo company Aviapartner Liege, thus marking its first operational presence outside the kingdom and expanding its network to 20 stations.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi glass maker Zoujaj's fire-hit production line back in operation

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's National Company for Glass Industries (Zoujaj) has announced that it has resumed operations at a production line that was damaged by a fire last year, while raising its estimate of repair costs and business interruption losses.

Energy, Oil & Gas Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi economy contracts 4.8% in Q2 as oil output slumps

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product contracted 4.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, said a report, as a 24.7% decline in oil activity outweighed growth in non-oil activities and government output. Non-oil activity grew 0.6% in the quarter, while government activity rose 0.9%.

Construction & Real Estate

Retal unit lands contract for Al Khobar business project

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's Retal Urban Development has announced that its subsidiary Building and Construction Company has secured a key contract from associate Remal Park Fund to carry out design and construction works for the Remal Business Court project in Al Khobar.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Talco extends deal to buy 60pc stake in Eastern Aluminum Extrusion Factory

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Saudi aluminium products maker Talco has extended by six months a non-binding agreement to acquire a 60% stake in Dammam-based Eastern Aluminum Extrusion Factory. This extension will run from August 24 to February 23, 2027, allowing the firm additional time to complete due diligence procedures.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Visa Destinations connects Saudi travellers to top spots with new insights

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

Visa is highlighting the continued growth of Visa Destinations, its global travel inspiration platform that helps travellers discover unique experiences across some of the world's most vibrant destinations, including Dubai, London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo, New York and Sydney.