Saudi

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

New Aramco Digital network to boost industrial connectivity in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Aramco Digital, the technology subsidiary of Saudi oil giant Aramco, is set to launch the kingdom’s national industrial communications network operating in the 450 MHz band. It will support sectors that need continuous operations and dependable communications for critical assets and facilities.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi cement sales volume down 1.8pc in December

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Cement sales volumes across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia fell in December on both an annual and monthly basis, reflecting softer demand at year-end, although full-year volumes still posted strong growth driven by gains from leading producers, said a report.

Finance & Capital Market

EDF eyes pioneering blockchain-based solutions for Saudi energy sector

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

EDF International Regional Headquarters (EDF RHQ) has announced a strategic agreement with droppRWA, a technology leader at the forefront of the Real-World Asset, that will see the duo explore pioneering blockchain-based solutions for the energy sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Education, HR & Training

Seequent in deal with Saudi universities to launch geoscience courses

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface Company, has announced that it is partnering with some of the leading universities and research institutions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to launch qualified degree courses to help boost students' geotechnical modelling skills.

Construction & Real Estate

Linxon completes work on major Saudi 380 kV substation

Tue, 06 Jan 2026

Linxon, a global engineering, procurement, and construction company, has completed the work on the Taibah 380 kV Bulk Supply Point (BSP) substation and handed it over to the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), marking a significant milestone in boosting Madinah’s power grid capacity.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Aramco launches 98-Octane Gasoline for vehicles

Sun, 04 Jan 2026

Saudi oil giant Aramco has announced the launch of its 98-octane gasoline product, which will begin supplying in January 2026 as part of efforts to expand consumer fuel options and diversify its product portfolio without affecting existing products in the market.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi ministry takes 86% stake in Binladin Group after debt settlement

Sun, 04 Jan 2026

Saudi finance ministry has acquired an 86% stake in Saudi Binladin Group Holding after the company’s AGM approved a capital hike through conversion of outstanding debt into shares. Under the restructuring, the group’s liabilities are estimated at SAR23.3 billion ($6.2 billion).

Construction & Real Estate

Aramco, Luberef sign deal to build base oil plant at Jazan

Sat, 03 Jan 2026

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company (Luberef) has announced that it has signed an agreement with global oil major Aramco for setting up a base oil plant within its refinery in Jazan city. The deal establishes the framework for technical, commercial, and operational assessments of the project.

Health & Environment

Tamer Mölnlycke Care doubles Jeddah production with Phase II launch

Thu, 29 Jan 2026

Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) has announced the opening of the second phase of the Tamer Mölnlycke Care factory in Jeddah. A strategic joint venture of Swedish medical device company Mölnlycke, it will see the production grow two-fold to 500,000 per year.

Construction & Real Estate

Heavy equipment experts head to Dammam for major event

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

Leading global manufacturers, investors and senior government officials will be in the Saudi city of Dammam for the Heavy Equipment Connect Forum & Expo, a major event that serves as a catalyst for partnerships driving the kingdom’s next generation of infrastructure and manufacturing capacity.