Saudi

Construction & Real Estate

Masah Contracting lands 40-storey Al Khobar residential tower

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Saudi-based Masah Contracting Company has announced that it has won the construction deal for Ajdan Infiniti Tower T2, a 40-storey residential development located in Al Khobar in the kingdom's Eastern Province. The entire contract work will be completed within two to three years.

Construction & Real Estate

SepcoIII starts full commercial operation of Saudi Red Sea utility project

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

SepcoIII, a Chinese construction and engineering company, has announced the full commercial operation of the Saudi Red Sea Utility Infrastructure Project, thus marking the completion of one of the kingdom’s major integrated clean energy and utility infrastructure developments.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Accor, Al Qimmah boost Saudi hotel pipeline with 850-key Makkah Novotel

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Global hospitality group Accor has announced that it has sealed a partnership deal with Al Qimmah Hospitality, a subsidiary of Bin Dawood Investment Company, to develop a portfolio of more than 4,000 keys across Saudi Arabia, including an 850-room Novotel property in Makkah.

Construction & Real Estate Health, Safety & Environment

Amana in deal to set up $266m hospital at New Murabba development

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

New Murabba, a unit of sovereign wealth fund PIF and the master developer of Riyadh’s modern downtown, has signed an agreement with Almana Medical Group to develop a 200-bed general hospital within its mega Saudi destination at a total investment of SAR1 billion ($266 million).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia to invest $7bn in three theme parks near Paris

Tue, 25 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia is set to invest about €6 billion ($7 billion) in the development of three theme parks near Paris, in one of the kingdom’s latest major overseas investments through its Public Investment Fund-backed entertainment sector.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi F&B market soars to $58.3bn amid demand for alternative restaurant

Tue, 25 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's food and beverages (F&B) economy is poised for solid growth over the next few years with its market projected to hit $58.3 billion by 2033 amid growing demand for alternate financing from fine dining restaurants and cafes, said a report.

Motoring

Wallan Trading launches new Hyundai Venue in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Wallan Trading Company, the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Central and Northern regions of Saudi Arabia, has unveiled its all new Hyundai 'Venue' - a compact crossover that combines contemporary design, advanced technology and everyday practicality - in the kingdom.

Finance & Capital Market

Al Salam Bank named joint lead manager for $2.75bn Saudi SRC sukuk deal

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Al Salam Bank was appointed as joint lead manager and bookrunner on Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company’s (SRC) $2.75 billion dual-tranche international sukuk issuance. The issuance, backed by Saudi PIF ranks as the largest US dollar-denominated GCC Sukuk of 2026.

Construction & Real Estate

Dar’s Saudi project named finalist for Bentley YII Awards

Sat, 22 Aug 2026

Saudi-based Dar International for Engineering Consultancy is one of the finalists for the Bentley Systems' 2026 Year in Infrastructure (YII) Awards (the only one from the Middle East region) in the Transmission and Distribution category for its Nariyah 380kV substation project in the kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Shaker Group's H1 revenue down 3.4pc on weaker HVAC sales

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Shaker Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of air conditioners and home appliances in Saudi Arabia, has reported SAR743.1 million ($198.2 million) revenue for the first half, down 3.4% from the same period last year, mainly due to a decline in its HVAC solutions business.