The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) praised Saudi Arabia’s success in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce emissions by more than 588,000 tonnes of carbon equivalent annually and to improve energy and water efficiency, through ACWA Power’s Monitoring and Prediction Centre (MPC).
Al-Khobar Governorate in Saudi Arabia has overseen the signing of several agreements and major projects valued at more than SAR 7 billion ($1.8 billion) for the development of integrated tourism destinations during the TOURISE 2025 Summit in Riyadh.
Leading real estate industry expert JLL has announced the launch of its Real Estate Knowledge Hub in Saudi Arabia, a pioneering initiative designed to cultivate a skilled workforce and advance professional expertise within the kingdom’s rapidly evolving real estate sector.
Mantis, Accor’s eco-focused brand, announced the signing of Basiqat by Mantis, a 218-key luxury resort near Riyadh, featuring suites, villas, palace suites, and desert tents. Developed with GIB Capital and TDF, the two-site complex is set to open end-2026.
The Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company (SILZ) is participating this week at Web Summit Lisbon 2025, as part of the Invest Saudi delegation, spotlighting the Kingdom’s $76 billion digital economy.
Midad Real Estate Company has announced a landmark joint venture with Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC), a PIF entity, and global hospitality leader Kerzner International, to introduce the first-ever Atlantis and One&Only destinations in Saudi Arabia.
Shaza Hotels has signed MoUs for four new projects – Shaza Riyadh Stables Resort, Mysk Residences in Riyadh and Mysk Al Haramain Hotels - 3 & 4 in Makkah – during the inaugural TOURISE 2025. They also announced a $950 million global project pipeline.
As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 agenda, the first WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia will convene global travel leaders in Riyadh from September 29 to October 1, 2026. The event will connect international and Saudi travel communities to explore the Kingdom's rapidly expanding inbound and outbound tourism markets.
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are now driving the GCC’s outbound travel growth, with Qatar and Oman also experiencing remarkable rises as regional aviation capacity and tourism investments accelerate, according to new traveller insights released by Dragonpass.
Arsenale has signed an agreement for the "Dream of the Desert," the first ultra-luxury Italian train in Saudi Arabia, starting in 2026. The MoU with the Tourism Development Fund supports financing and enhances global positioning.
