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.
A fresh attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday killed a Pakistani resident and injured 11 others, Saudi authorities said, a day after a Houthi missile strike on the same airport killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300.
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh (RUH) from October 12 until midnight on October 17.
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.
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.
Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport suspended operations following an attack that killed 12 people and injured 309, disrupting air travel and prompting widespread cancellations. At least 291 flights were cancelled within 24 hours, while several international airlines suspended services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
