Riyadh

Construction & Real Estate Education, HR & Training

Work in full swing on Misk City college campus in Riyadh

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Work is moving at a steady pace on the College of Business and Digital Innovation at University of New Haven's Riyadh campus in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City (Misk City) with the project set for opening later this year. It has been designed by British education architecture firm Kampus.

Construction & Real Estate

Hamad Mohammed Bin Saedan awards contract for prime Riyadh residences

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Saudi-based Hamad Mohammed Bin Saedan Real Estate has announced that it has awarded the construction contract for its prime project - HS Residences 2 - in Al Arid District in Riyadh. Spanning 6,030 sqm area, it features 60 modern residential units along with key amenities.

IT & Telecommunications

Mannai Information Technology opens regional HQ in Riyadh

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia (MIT KSA), part of Mannai Corporation QPSC, has opened its new regional headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, marking a significant investment in Saudi Arabia’s digital economy and a new phase in the company’s long-term commitment to expanding its footprint in the Kingdom.

IT & Telecommunications

Global technology community gathers in Riyadh as LEAP 2026 opens

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

From global technology leaders and investors to live robotics, gaming, sport and future mobility, LEAP 2026 opens its landmark fifth edition with four days of major announcements, technology and new experiences across Riyadh

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flynas begins construction of $54m aviation training centre in Riyadh

Sun, 30 Aug 2026

Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has begun construction of an advanced aviation training centre in Riyadh, with an estimated investment of more than SAR200 million ($54 million), as it strengthens its training capabilities and supports the development of national talent in the aviation sector.

Construction & Real Estate

Middle East’s largest trenchless technology event moves to Riyadh

Mon, 03 Aug 2026

Trenchless Middle East, the region’s largest and longest-running exhibition and conference dedicated to trenchless technology and underground infrastructure, will take place in Riyadh for the first time on December 2 and 3, 2026.

Miscellaneous

Roblox sets of MENA regional headquarters in Riyadh

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Roblox, an immersive gaming and creation platform, today announced that it will establish its regional headquarters (RHQ) for the Middle East and North Africa in Riyadh as the company expands investments in support of Saudi Arabia’s digital economy objectives under Vision 2030.

Construction & Real Estate

Hamad Bin Saedan Real Estate signs contract for Riyadh residential project

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Hamad Mohammed Bin Saedan Real Estate Company has signed a SAR13.76 million ($3.66 million) construction contract with Raya Al Omran Contracting Company to develop residential units under its Dar Hamad 3 project in Riyadh.

IT & Telecommunications

Global investors representing $14trn in AUM head to LEAP 2026

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

LEAP returns to Riyadh from August 31 to September 3 for its fifth edition, with more than 1,000 investors from over 900 firms representing $14.3 trillion in combined assets under management confirmed to attend, reinforcing Riyadh's growing position as a global destination for technology investment.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Riyadh Air begins Riyadh-Kuala Lumpur service

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Riyadh Air has launched its inaugural Riyadh-Kuala Lumpur service, marking its entry into Southeast Asia. The thrice-weekly nonstop route strengthens Saudi Arabia-Malaysia connectivity, supporting tourism, trade and travel links between the two markets.