Riyadh

Energy, Oil & Gas

Riyadh gears up for inaugural Hydrogen Arabia Summit

Sat, 18 Oct 2025

Global energy leaders, investors, and innovators in the hydrogen sector along with senior government officials will be at the inaugural Hydrogen Arabia Summit in Riyadh this December to drive the kingdom’s hydrogen economy by utilising global expertise and tieups.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Hydrogen Arabia Summit & Exhibition to take place in Riyadh

Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Hydrogen Arabia Summit & Exhibition on December 8–9, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC, positioning the Kingdom as a hub for hydrogen and clean energy collaboration.

Construction & Real Estate

INDEX Saudi Arabia draws over 16,000 visitors, experts

Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Saudi design, construction and interiors community gathered in force last month in the capital Riyadh as the biggest edition yet of the kingdom’s leading trade show for interiors, furniture, and fit-out - INDEX Saudi Arabia 2025 - wrapped up a landmark edition.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudia celebrates launch of flights between Riyadh-Moscow

Sun, 12 Oct 2025

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has inaugurated its first direct scheduled flight to Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority and the Air Connectivity Programme.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Tickets for Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Riyadh available now

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Board Chairman and Advisor Turki Alalshikh announced that tickets for the “Fanatics Flag Football Classic” are now available through the WeBook platform. The inaugural edition of the tournament will take place on Saturday evening, March 21, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh as part of Riyadh Season 2025.

Media & Promotion

Esports Nations Cup in Nov; $45m prize fund

Fri, 30 Jan 2026

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has announced the competition dates and prize model for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), the new global esports competition built around national teams, national pride, and iconic rivalries.

Education, HR & Training

Lockheed Martin launches new software factory in Riyadh

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

Lockheed Martin has opened a major software factory in Riyadh to introduce the global defence major’s hitech software development ecosystem to the kingdom. Also it is setting up an in-country Talent Studio to boost digital and enterprise capabilities within the Saudi workforce.

Construction & Real Estate

300,000 homes planned for Riyadh in next 3 years

Tue, 27 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia plans to deliver more than 300,000 new housing units in Riyadh over the next three years, Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail said on Sunday, underscoring the Kingdom’s push to balance supply and demand in its real estate market.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia suspends work on Mukaab megaproject, says report

Tue, 27 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia has suspended planned construction of a colossal cube-shaped skyscraper named Mukaab at the centre of a downtown development in Riyadh while it reassesses the project's financing and feasibility, Reuters said quoting four people familiar with the matter.

Construction & Real Estate

Riyadh Governor opens International Terminal 2 at King Khalid Airport

Mon, 26 Jan 2026

Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz has inaugurated International Terminal 2 and announced the completion of the development project for Terminals 1 and 2 at King Khalid International Airport.