Riyadh

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Georg Fischer opens new commercial office in Riyadh

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Georg Fischer (GF), a Swiss company dedicated to the manufacture, supply and marketing of thermoplastic piping systems, has announced the opening of its commercial office in Riyadh. With this move, GF aims to bring its global Flow Solutions expertise closer to its customers in Saudi Arabia.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Riyadh Air takes off on first domestic route to Jeddah

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Riyadh Air launched its first domestic route between Riyadh and Jeddah on June 15, marking a key step in expanding its Kingdom-wide network, with flight frequencies set to increase from two daily services to four from July 2.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

Riyadh's KAFD DMC secures $3.2bn finance facility

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), the developer and operator of Riyadh’s premier business and lifestyle destination, has secured a SAR12 billion ($3.2 billion), 15-year, senior-secured Murabaha facility, its first independently secured debt facility.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Leylaty Hospitality opens major catering facility in Riyadh

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Leylaty Hospitality Group has opened a dedicated catering and events facility in Riyadh, expanding its operations in Saudi Arabia and strengthening its presence in the Kingdom’s growing hospitality and events sector.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Riyadh Air launches inaugural flight to London Heathrow

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched its inaugural flight, RX401, from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport on Wednesday.

IT & Telecommunications

Global tech leaders unite in Riyadh to shape future of Blockchain

Fri, 08 May 2026

The Global Blockchain Show is making its comeback to Riyadh following a successful event in Abu Dhabi. The global event will take place on June 29 and 30, and will draw attendance of industry stalwarts and thought leaders across the Web3 industry.

Media & Promotion

Global Games Show Riyadh unveils star-studded speaker lineup

Fri, 08 May 2026

The Global Games Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will be held on June 29 and 30, 2026, highlighting the Kingdom’s position as an internationally recognised gaming and e-sports destination.

Construction & Real Estate

Ladun secures $637m Riyadh infrastructure development contracts

Wed, 06 May 2026

Ladun Investment Company has secured SAR2.39 billion ($637 million) contracts to carry out infrastructure development work at Al Qirawan and Al Narjis districts as well as the Namar real estate development - in the Saudi capital. They will be executed in consortium with Al Ayuni Investment and Contracting.

Construction & Real Estate

Riyadh begins major intersection upgrades in key districts

Wed, 06 May 2026

Work has begun on a series of intersection upgrades in Riyadh’s western and southern districts, including the one at Ali bin Shiban Street in Al Awali district, as well as the intersection at Ibn Majah Road, as authorities move to modernise infrastructure and ease congestion in the fast-growing capital.

Construction & Real Estate

Ladun, Al Ayuni win $87m project under Real Estate Balance Program

Wed, 06 May 2026

Ladun Investment Company, in consortium with Al Ayuni Investment and Contracting Company, has secured a major infrastructure development contract valued at SAR326.7 million ($87.08 million), according to a Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) filing.