Saudi Arabia

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Al Rajhi Capital, LogiPoint launch fund for $1.3bn Jeddah industrial park

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Al Rajhi Capital and LogiPoint have entered into a deal to establish a dedicated investment fund for the development of the South Jeddah Logistics and Industrial Park, a landmark mixed-use logistics and industrial project in the Saudi port city, at a total investment of SAR5 billion ($1.3 billion).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Riyadh Air launches daily Dhaka service

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has launched daily flights between Riyadh and Dhaka, marking its entry into the Bangladeshi market and its ninth operating destination since beginning operations on June 10, 2026.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi cement monthly sales up 5.5pc in July, says report

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia’s cement sales volumes recorded a solid boost rising 5.5% month-on-month in July to 4.63 million tonnes, while it was down 1.8% over last year. Yamama Cement dominated its position as the market leader, with a 15.3% share of year-to-date cement sales through the month.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia ramps up sustainable infrastructure development in Jazan

Sat, 01 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to drive sustainable development in the Jazan region, with authorities overseeing 38 strategic projects aimed at upgrading infrastructure, attracting investment and supporting long-term economic growth under the kingdom's Vision 2030 agenda.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait in deal to accelerate customs, rail integration

Sat, 01 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are strengthening economic and logistical integration through a digital customs data exchange system and expanded co-operation on railway development, aimed at improving cross-border trade and transport links.

Construction & Real Estate Media & Promotion

Remat Al Riyadh signs key billboard installation contract

Thu, 09 Jul 2026

Saudi-based Remat Al Riyadh Development has signed a contract for the installation, operation and maintenance of advertising billboards on building facades at three locations across Riyadh. This comes as part of its efforts to expand and regulate the city's outdoor advertising network.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Abha Airport sets record with over 130 flights in a single day

Thu, 09 Jul 2026

Abha International Airport set a new operational record on 5 July, handling more than 130 flights in one day. The milestone included 117 domestic and 15 international flights, marking its highest-ever daily traffic volume.

Education, HR & Training Motoring

Hyundai Motor Group expands traineeship programme with Misk Foundation

Thu, 09 Jul 2026

Hyundai Motor Group today announced the launch of its expanded joint traineeship programme, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk”.

Finance & Capital Market

Deutsche Bank to set up regional HQ in Riyadh

Thu, 09 Jul 2026

Deutsche Bank, the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network, said it has been granted licence by the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) to set up its regional headquarters in Riyadh. This will be Deutsche Bank’s third legal entity in the kingdom.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flynas inaugurates direct flights between Riyadh, Alexandria

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

flynas has inaugurated its first direct flights between Riyadh and Alexandria, Egypt, further expanding air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and regional destinations. The airline will operate three weekly services between Riyadh and Alexandria International Airport.