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Kepco secures $1.4bn Saudi cogeneration project from Aramco

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) has announced that it has secured contracts worth $1.4 billion from Saudi oil giant Aramco for the construction and operation of the second phase of the kingdom’s Jafurah cogeneration power plant which, on completion, will boast a 331MW capacity.

Construction & Real Estate Retail & Wholesale

Cenomi Centers awards $342m Saudi boulevard project contract

Sun, 28 Jun 2026

Arabian Centers Company (Cenomi Centers), a leading Saudi developer of lifestyle destinations, has awarded a design and build contract worth SAR1.3 billion ($342 million) to Lynx Contracting Company for the development of its premium mixed-use boulevard project in the Eastern Province of Al Khobar.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

SAL to provide ground handling services for Singapore Airlines in Riyadh

Sun, 28 Jun 2026

Saudi-based SAL Logistics Services, a leader in cargo handling, logistics solutions, and supply chain management, has signed an agreement with Singapore Airlines to provide integrated solutions covering ground handling and air cargo services at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

Miscellaneous

Rubio in Bahrain for crunch talks, eyes GCC backing for Iran deal

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

US Secretary of State Marco ​Rubio will meet with Bahrain officials on Thursday on the final leg of a trip to the ‌Middle East where he has sought to sell the Trump administration's preliminary Iran accord to skeptical Gulf Arab allies.

Construction & Real Estate IT & Telecommunications

Lenovo in deal to boost AI, digital infrastructure in Saudi housing sector

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Lenovo has signed an agreement with Saudi National Housing Company Innovation for potential collaboration backing the kingdom’s evolving residential and digital infrastructure landscape. The deal sets out a foundation to boost co-operation across advanced technologies such as AI and data science.

Construction & Real Estate

Ladun JV lands $639m Riyadh infrastructure development works deal

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Ladun Investment Company said its joint venture with Al Ayuni Investment has been awarded SAR2.4 billion ($639 million) contracts for the infrastructure development works on key Al Qirawan, Al Narjis and Namar plots under the Real Estate Balance Program – Phase One in Riyadh.

Education, HR & Training IT & Telecommunications

Saudi firms see strong AI returns amid workforce overhaul, says survey

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabian companies are seeing tangible returns from artificial intelligence as investment becomes more disciplined and workforce preparation gathers pace, said a new survey, adding AI is moving beyond experimentation and into mainstream business use.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Blacksand, Marriott sign deal to develop 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Saudi-based Blacksand has announced a landmark agreement with Marriott International to develop 10 hotels in the kingdom over the next four years. Featuring over 1,300 rooms, it will be developed under a range of Marriott brands spanning the luxury, select-service and extended-stay segments.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

Saudi asset management stays resilient to Iran war: Fitch

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

The Saudi asset management industry remained resilient in Q1 during the height of the Iran conflict, even posting some growth, according to Fitch Ratings. Assets under management (AUM) are likely to continue to rise, surpassing $400 billion in 2027.

Construction & Real Estate

Acciona wins Haramain High-Speed Rail FM services contract

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Spanish infrastructure major Acciona has announced that its facility service unit has been awarded a three-year contract to provide technical train cleaning and housekeeping services for the Haramain High-Speed Railway, one of Saudi Arabia's most advanced transportation systems.