KPC Precast has officially become the first precast concrete manufacturer in the Middle East to localise and deploy CarbonCure technology. The move aims to cut emissions across the region’s construction and built environment sectors, the Saudi-based manufacturer said.
Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced the opening of Equinox Resort AMAALA at Marina Village in Triple Bay, marking the fitness and wellness brand’s second hotel globally and its first outside the US.
After more than four decades in Saudi Arabia’s business and construction landscape, Al Ansari Group is entering a new phase of growth, integrating its industrial, construction, real estate and investment capabilities to support Vision 2030, Chairman Saud Abdulaziz Al Ansari tells Gulf Construction.
Brent crude hovered around $107 a barrel on Tuesday, extending gains as uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict and the future of the Strait of Hormuz continued to keep a substantial risk premium in oil markets.
KBR has announced that SABIC Agri-Nutrients (SABIC AN) has selected its Purifier technology for a new 3,500 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) single-train ammonia plant in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve has secured international accreditation for 10 hiking trails, marking the first such recognition in the Kingdom and strengthening its position as a growing destination for adventure tourism and ecotourism.
CODIX, a global software provider for commercial and asset finance, has announced the opening of its new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, which complements CODIX Middle East in Dubai and confirms its long-term commitment to the region.
Travellers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are expected to adopt a more flexible and intentional approach to holidays in 2027, prioritising personal growth, wellbeing, discovery and meaningful experiences over the pursuit of a “perfect” trip, according to Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report.
Oil prices climbed sharply on Monday, with Brent crude rising $2.59 to around $106.90 a barrel, as uncertainty over US-Iran diplomacy renewed concerns about the future of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are rebounding this month despite continued restrictions on shipping, with Saudi Arabia sharply increasing shipments through the strategic waterway after attacks disrupted its main pipeline route to the Red Sea, according to data from energy intelligence firm Kpler.
