Saudi Arabia

Construction & Real Estate

KPC Precast becomes first in region to deploy CarbonCure technology

Fri, 04 Sep 2026

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Equinox Resort AMAALA opens on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

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.

Construction & Real Estate

Al Ansari Group charts a future-ready transformation

Thu, 03 Sep 2026

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.

Miscellaneous

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan step up security coordination as Houthi attacks continue

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan are moving to deepen military coordination as Houthi attacks on the kingdom intensify, with the three countries preparing an urgent meeting of their chiefs of staff under a newly signed joint defence pact.

Lifestyle Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

MYS brings its experience to Saudi Arabia with Red Sea Yacht Show

Fri, 25 Sep 2026

The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) is taking its vision for yachting beyond Monaco with the debut of The Red Sea Yacht Show in Jeddah in October next year.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

KSA ranks among world's top countries in trade indicators

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia has achieved advanced global rankings in indicators related to the Ministry of Commerce in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi construction costs up 2.3pc in August, says report

Tue, 22 Sep 2026

The construction cost index in Saudi Arabia’s rose 2.3% year-on-year in August, driven by higher costs in both the residential and non-residential sectors. The construction costs in the residential sector surged 2.1% from a year earlier, while costs in the non-residential sector were up 2.6%.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi, Qatar reforms offer new real estate opportunities says Dar Global

Tue, 22 Sep 2026

Dar Global, a leading luxury real estate developer, is reinforcing its commitment to the region's fastest-growing real estate markets by highlighting its flagship residential portfolio across Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Wego reveals 42pc spike in domestic flight searches for Saudi National Day

Tue, 22 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia is experiencing a significant surge in domestic tourism ahead of the upcoming National Day, with travel platform Wego reporting a 42% spike in domestic flight searches and a 62% increase in hotel searches year-on-year.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Desert Rock becomes Saudi Arabia’s first Three MICHELIN Key resort

Mon, 21 Sep 2026

Desert Rock Resort has become the first resort in Saudi Arabia to receive Three MICHELIN Keys, the highest distinction in The MICHELIN Guide’s global hotel selection. Red Sea property Shebara Resort has retained its Two MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 selection.