Saudi

Energy, Oil & Gas

Aramco-Dow Chemicals JV shuts down production at Saudi plant

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Sadara Chemical, a joint venture between Saudi oil ​giant Aramco and US chemicals firm Dow, has announced that it has temporarily shut down production at its parent-operated plant. Sadara Chemical operates a ‌complex in Jubail with an ​annual production ⁠capacity of 3 million MT of chemicals and plastics.

Construction & Real Estate

First Avenue inks contract for key Saudi mixed-use project

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Saudi developer First Avenue has signed an agreement with Jadwa Al Shorfa Real Estate Fund for a mixed-use project in the capital Riyadh featuring a mix of commercial, residential and office units. The project, Capital Avenue - Al Rayyan, will come up on a 38,950 sq m area at the intersection of the Eastern Ring-Makkah Khuris Road.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Savola Group delivers solid 2025 results; revenue soars to $7bn

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

The Savola Group, a leading strategic investment holding group in the regional food and retail sectors, has announced solid results for FY 2025 with a 13% jump in its revenue which soared to SAR26.1 billion ($7 billion) mainly driven by growth in its retail, food processing and frozen foods segments.

Construction & Real Estate

Umm Al Qura seals reservation agreements for sale of two Masar plots

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company has announced the extension of two reservation agreements with Mousa Abdulaziz Al Mousa & Sons Real Estate Holding Group for the sale of two plots within its premium Masar Destination in Makkah.

Construction & Real Estate

Aedas secures design contract for 100-key Capella Diriyah hotel project

Sun, 08 Mar 2026

Aedas, a leading global architecture and design practice, has secured the design and project architecture contract for a 100-key hotel project - Capella Diriyah by Aedas - coming up over a 14,168 sq m area within the Northern District of the giga Diriyah development in Saudi Arabia.

Construction & Real Estate

Roshn inks deal with Miskan to develop prime land in Riyadh

Sun, 08 Mar 2026

Roshn Group, Saudi Arabia's leading multi-asset class developer powered by sovereign wealth fund PIF, has signed a strategic agreement with Miskan Real Estate Company, to develop more than 68,000 sq m of land within Warefa community in the capital Riyadh for a key residential project.

Construction & Real Estate

KBR lands Saudi petchem complex maintenance contract

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

SATORP, a joint venture between Saudi oil giant Aramco and French multinational integrated energy TotalEnergies, has signed up KBR, a leading technology and engineering solutions company, to provide comprehensive maintenance services for its petrochemical complex in Jubail for the next seven years.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

$500bn infrastructure push drives Saudi construction equipment demand

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

The future of the Saudi heavy construction equipment market appears promising, driven by ongoing government initiatives and urbanisation trends. Under its Vision 2030 initiative, the kingdom aims to invest over $500 billion in mega housing and urban development projects, thus driving demand for advanced machinery, said a report.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi heavy construction equipment market set to hit $3.5bn by 2030

Thu, 05 Mar 2026

Saudi Arabia's heavy construction equipment market is poised for solid growth over the next few years with the market set to hit $3.5 billion by 2030, driven by the ongoing government initiatives and urbanisation trends. As the country continues to invest in mega projects, the demand for advanced machinery is set to rise, said a report.

Construction & Real Estate

Diriyah awards $666m Pendry Superblock Package deal

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Diriyah Company has awarded SAR2.5 billion ($666 million) contract for the implementation of the Pendry Superblock Package within its giga project in Saudi capital Riyadh. The scope of work includes construction of the Pendry Hotel as well as premium residential and commercial assets spanning over a 75,000 sq m area.