Saudi Arabia

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Cluster2 Airports earns ACI Level 3 Accreditation for 18 airports

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Cluster2 Airports, a leading aviation operator in Saudi Arabia, has strengthened its international standing after 18 of its airports earned the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Customer Experience Accreditation at Level 3.

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

19.5m foreign Hajj pilgrims, Umrah performers arrive in Saudi in 2025

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

More than 19.5 million Hajj pilgrims and Umrah performers from abroad arrived in Saudi Arabia during 2025, including 18.03 million Umrah performers and 1.5 million Hajj pilgrims.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi hospitality sector hit by softer corporate travel in H1

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's hotel market lost momentum in the first half of the year as corporate travel slowed and regional uncertainty dampened demand, but industry fundamentals remain intact, backed by higher domestic tourism spend and an expanding pipeline of hotel projects, an industry expert said.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia breaks ground on new Westin Abha tourism project

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Aseer Governor Prince Turki bin Talal laid the foundation stone for the “Westin Abha” project, spanning more than 153,000 square metres and featuring 330 hotel units, 52 villas and chalets, and 78 residential units, in a bid to strengthen the region’s tourism sector.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Oil Sustainability Programme wins two Vega Digital Awards

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

The Saudi Oil Sustainability Programme (OSP) has won two international Vega Digital Awards for its “We Know Its Worth” campaign, launched to mark Saudi Arabia’s 95th National Day and highlight the importance of oil in everyday life.

Construction & Real Estate

Big 5 Construct Saudi brings together construction, project leaders

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Big 5 Construct Saudi, which kicked off at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center on Monday, will feature in-depth technical discussions, product showcases and opportunities for industry professionals to connect with suppliers, project stakeholders and experts from across the ecosystem during the next two days.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

Arabian Drilling signs $800m five-year contract with SLB for 11 gas rigs

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Arabian Drilling Company has signed a new five-year contract worth approximately SAR3 billion ($800 million) with SLB for the provision of 11 land rigs for gas-related lump-sum turnkey (LSTK) operations.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia homeownership rises to 66.24%, exceeds target

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia reached a significant homeownership milestone in 2025, with the national rate rising to 66.24%, exceeding the annual target of 65% and moving closer to the Saudi Vision 2030 target of 70%.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Holiday Inn launches Elite Gaming Pods across four Saudi hotels

Sun, 30 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Essentials Collection, has partnered with global educational esports provider EStars to launch Elite Gaming Pods across four hotels in Saudi Arabia.