Saudi Arabia

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

AJEX opens Saudi's first GMP-GxP compliant warehousing infrastructure

Tue, 28 Oct 2025

AJEX Logistics has opened Saudi Arabia’s first Good Manufacturing Practices-GxP certified logistics depot in Riyadh. The 3,000 sq m facility enhances its capability to support the demand for temperature-controlled storage and distribution.

Finance & Capital Market

Kamco Invest buys key stake in Saudi group Unifonic

Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Kamco Invest, a regional non-banking financial powerhouse, has announced that its private equity team has acquired a stake in Unifonic, a leading customer engagement platform and SaaS provider in the Mena region.

Construction & Real Estate

Red Sea Global secures $1.7bn funding for Amaala project

Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Red Sea Global (RSG), a leading developer powered by Saudi PIF, has secured a SAR6.5 billion ($1.73 billion) funding for its ultra-luxury wellness destination, Amaala, featuring more than 1,400 hotel rooms across eight different resorts.

Finance & Capital Market

Saudi asset management AUM to top $400bn, says Fitch

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

The growth trajectory of Saudi Arabia’s asset management industry (AMI) is expected to continue with its AUM projected to exceed $400 billion in 2026, maintaining the kingdom’s lead in the GCC region, according to Fitch Ratings.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia, Cuba to enhance cooperation in air transport services

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

President of Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdulaziz Al-Duailej and Cuba’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Miguel Porto Parga signed an agreement on air transport services between the governments of Saudi Arabia and Cuba at GACA’s headquarters in Riyadh.

Energy, Oil & Gas

EICT launches IO by HFCL in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

EICT, a leading Saudi Arabian ICT and systems integration company, has officially launched the IO by HFCL portfolio of enterprise Wi-Fi and networking solutions in Saudi Arabia.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Hilton surpasses 100 hotels in Saudi Arabia, $8bn pipeline

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

Hilton has surpassed the milestone of 100 hotels trading and in the pipeline in Saudi Arabia – representing a combined investment of $8 billion from hotel owners and investors into Hilton’s growing portfolio, and underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to supporting Vision 2030 by expanding its footprint and delivering world-class hospitality throughout the Kingdom.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Innovation, AI reshaping the GCC’s economic future, says study

Mon, 27 Oct 2025

Amid a rapidly shifting global landscape defined by geopolitical uncertainty, climate change and tech disruption, Generative AI and innovation-led 'Engine 2' business models are emerging as major drivers of resilience across the region, says a new study.

Construction & Real Estate

Krank enters GCC market in landmark partnership with Dayim

Sun, 26 Oct 2025

Krank, a global heavy equipment trading technology firm, has made its Middle East debut through a strategic partnership with Saudi group Dayim, unveiling the Dayim Marketplace - a fully integrated heavy equipment trading platform for the region.

Construction & Real Estate

Bechtel secures $104m EPCM contract from Saudi Maaden

Sat, 25 Oct 2025

Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) has announced that it has awarded a major engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract worth SAR391 million ($104.3 million) to Bechtel for its Ar Rjum gold mine.