Saudi Arabia

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Reforms, economic growth fuel Saudi Arabia’s real estate market: CBRE

Mon, 03 Nov 2025

Saudi Arabia’s real estate market is soaring, fuelled by bold reforms and economic momentum, says a report by CBRE Middle East, a global leader in commercial real estate.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Ashok Leyland sets up Saudi subsidiary in key Mideast expansion

Sat, 29 Nov 2025

Ashok Leyland, an Indian multinational automotive manufacturer, has launched its new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia as part of its Middle East expansion plans. Ashok Leyland Saudi will be setting up assembly plant for buses and trucks in the kingdom.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

IHG Hotels & Resorts marks 50 years in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 27 Nov 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates 50 years in Saudi Arabia, starting with InterContinental Riyadh in 1975. The group now has over 100 hotels open or planned, reflecting strong local partnerships.

Energy, Oil & Gas

CRC Evans secures contract for Master Gas III project in Saudi

Wed, 26 Nov 2025

CRC Evans, a welding and coating specialist, has secured a new contract award for Saudi Arabia’s Master Gas III (MGS) project, securing new welding opportunities for Package 9. The scope of work involves the construction and welding of a 56-inch diameter pipeline covering 150 km.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Aramco, Pasqal make history with Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer

Mon, 24 Nov 2025

Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, in partnership with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, have achieved a major breakthrough for the Middle East’s technology landscape with the successful deployment of Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer — and the region’s first quantum computer dedicated to industrial applications.

Construction & Real Estate

Mott MacDonald named advisor for Saudi airport development plans

Mon, 24 Nov 2025

Mott MacDonald has been appointed as the Airports Masterplan Framework consultant to advise on airport development work across Saudi Arabia. In this role, Mott MacDonald will conduct comprehensive reviews to existing masterplans for 25 Saudi airports.

Finance & Capital Market

GCC Growth Engine: Saudi Arabia, UAE take the lead into 2026

Mon, 24 Nov 2025

Saudi Arabia and UAE are poised to lead the Gulf region’s economic expansion in 2026, supported by strong private-sector performance, resilient domestic demand and renewed investment momentum, according to a new report.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia, UAE set to drive GCC’s 2026 growth

Mon, 24 Nov 2025

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are poised to lead the Gulf’s economic expansion in 2026, supported by strong private-sector performance, resilient domestic demand and renewed investment momentum, according to a new report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

$9bn in global revenue to converge on Saudi Arabia’s MICE powerhouse

Mon, 24 Nov 2025

The world of business events descends on Riyadh this week for the second annual International Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition (MICE) Summit (IMS25).

Construction & Real Estate

NHC signs $266m Makkah Gate development deal

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Saudi Arabia's National Housing Company (NHC) has signed a sub-development agreement with Turkish company Emlak Konut to develop several allocated lands in the Makkah Gate Destination in the Saudi city at an investment value of over SAR1 billion ($266 million).