Saudi Arabia

Miscellaneous

Drone strikes on UAE, Saudi and Trump warning spark Gulf tension

Mon, 18 May 2026

Warning signs of a regional escalation emerged on Sunday as US President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric toward Iran, the United Arab Emirates reported a drone strike near its Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, and Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted three drones that entered its airspace from Iraq.

Energy, Oil & Gas IT & Telecommunications

Aramco, Pasqal launch Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer

Mon, 18 May 2026

Aramco, one of the world's leading energy and chemicals companies, in partnership with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, on Monday officially inaugurated Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Tarshid signs solar agreement with Talco

Sun, 17 May 2026

Tarshid, the Saudi Arabia national energy services company, has signed an agreement with Al Taiseer Group Talco Industrial Company to study the development of a solar photovoltaic system for Talco’s Riyadh facilities to support clean, sustainable energy supply.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi GACA highlights handling of 12.1m passengers during crisis period

Sat, 16 May 2026

Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector handled more than 12.1 million passengers between February 18 (Ramadan 1) and March 28 (Shawwal 9), maintaining strong operational performance during a recent regional crisis, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia's mining wealth estimated at $2.5 trillion

Thu, 14 May 2026

Saudi Arabia's total mining wealth is estimated at around SAR9.4 trillion ($2.5 trillion) as the mining sector continued its growing expansion as a key pillar in diversifying national economy in 2025.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Lenovo partners with VCM, ClimeCo for sustainable industrial ops in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 14 May 2026

The Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (VCM) has announced a landmark collaboration with Lenovo and ClimeCo to enable sustainable industrial operations for Lenovo’s expanding manufacturing presence in Saudi Arabia.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Arabia launches prequalification for CNG distribution projects

Thu, 14 May 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy announced the launch of the prequalification process for tenders related to the development, ownership, and operation of tanker-based compressed natural gas (CNG) distribution projects in the Riyadh and Eastern regions.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Cluster 2 Airports advance in carbon accreditation

Thu, 14 May 2026

Several airports within Saudi Arabia’s Cluster 2 Airports have earned Airport Carbon Accreditation from the Airports Council International (ACI), demonstrating their growing commitment to environmental sustainability at different stages of progress.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dream of the Desert opens Riyadh HQ, appoints GM

Thu, 14 May 2026

Arsenale Group’s Dream of the Desert, Saudi Arabia’s first ultra-luxury train, opened its Riyadh headquarters and appointed Raffaele Breschi as General Manager and CEO of Arsenale International, marking a key development milestone.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

HITEK AI to offer sustainability & ESG consultancy in Saudi Arabia

Wed, 13 May 2026

HITEK AI, a pioneering leader in advanced digital facility management solutions, part of the Farnek group of companies, has added sustainability and ESG consultancy services, to its market proposition in Saudi Arabia.