Diriyah Season 25/26 concluded at the end of March, following its launch in November 2025, offering visitors a five-month cultural and tourism experience across the historic areas of Diriyah.
Construction on the King Abdullah Gardens (KAGA) is advancing rapidly, marking significant progress on one of Riyadh's most prominent environmental initiatives. Spanning more than 2 million sq m, KAGA ranks among the world's three largest covered botanical gardens.
Asas Makeen for Real Estate Development Company has announced that it has secured a major contract from Awa'id Al Hada for the development of a villa community project in Riyadh. The scope of work includes management and construction of key residential units over a 10,468 sq m area.
Saudi Arabia has issued a royal order approving the establishment of the Riyadh University of Arts, an independent educational institution headquartered in Riyadh under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture.
Saudia added 20 Eid Al-Fitr flights between Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Red Sea destination with Saudi Tourism Authority to promote tourism and sector growth, bringing the total number of flights in both directions to 44.
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced that work is in full swing on its SAR1.8 billion ($480 million) Al Haer Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) coming up in Riyadh and the plant is on track for commercial operations in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Estonia will participate in the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, presenting its defence sector as a trusted partner in strengthening security through digital resilience, intelligent systems and field-ready technologies designed for today’s complex operating environment.
Lockheed Martin, a leading global security, defence and aerospace contractor, will be showcasing its advanced defence capabilities and expanded industrial partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the upcoming World Defence Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh.
Leading global decision makers including heads of state, ministers, CEOs, energy experts, academics and engineers will be at the Energy Week in Riyadh for a coordinated series of high-level meetings and strategic forums. In tandem, the 25th WPC Energy Congress will be held in the kingdom for the first time in its 93-year history.
Remat Al Riyadh, the development arm of the Riyadh Region Municipality, has signed two contracts with Arsann to develop and operate 11 parking facilities across key districts of the Saudi capital, aiming to regulate parking operations, boost capacity and enhance the capital’s urban landscape.
