Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, has announced the launch of direct flights between Riyadh and Tokyo in partnership with the Air Connectivity Programme (ACP) and the Saudi Tourism Authority. The new service will begin in November 2026, operating three weekly flights.
Saudi Wood Expo, the largest and licensed wood exhibition in the kingdom, will be back for its third edition starting from August 30 in Riyadh bringing together international exhibitors and industry professionals from over 20 countries to explore opportunities in the kingdom's $4.1 billion wood sector.
Amsa Hospitality and Artal Hotels have signed hotel management agreements for three properties in Riyadh, alongside a memorandum of understanding between Hyatt and Artal Hotels to explore bringing the hotels into Hyatt’s global brand portfolio.
The Global AI Show Riyadh held last month (June 29-30) cemented its status as the definitive anchor for the Kingdom’s newly designated "Year of Artificial Intelligence", said organisers.
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda, Impact on Humanity, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with FII10, taking place in Riyadh from October 26 to 29 under the theme “The Power of Legacy.”
Knowledge Economic City (KEC) has announced that it has awarded architectural and MEP works contract to Astra Construction for the Riyadh Schools Complex coming up within the key urban development project in Madinah. The entire work will be completed within 10 months.
flynas will launch twice-weekly direct flights between Riyadh and Aleppo from August 1, expanding its regional network, improving Saudi Arabia-Syria air connectivity, and supporting tourism.
Ascott Limited will open Ascott Villas Riyadh in Q4 2026, its first Saudi villa community. The 86-villa project supports regional expansion and targets families and long-stay guests near Riyadh’s Hittin district and KAFD.
Georg Fischer (GF), a Swiss company dedicated to the manufacture, supply and marketing of thermoplastic piping systems, has announced the opening of its commercial office in Riyadh. With this move, GF aims to bring its global Flow Solutions expertise closer to its customers in Saudi Arabia.
Global real estate expert JLL has been signed up as the exclusive leasing agent for Al Bustan Business Park, a new Grade A commercial development in Riyadh by Olayan Financing Company comprising six office buildings with one designated as Olayan’s new headquarters, alongside two dedicated F&B building.
