Riyadh will launch a major terminal transformation at King Khalid International Airport in Q1 2026, boosting capacity
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Guinness World Records
Riyadh Metro sets Guinness World Record for world’s longest driverless train network
Spanning 176 kilometres and 85 stations, the metro marks a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s push for sustainable urban mobility under Vision 2030
Branded residences
AJi and Numu partner to develop Masar branded residences in Makkah
New high-end residential project near Masjid al-Haram to blend modern luxury with Makkah’s cultural and spiritual heritage
Riyadh
Rafal Real Estate Development partners with Rove Hotels to bring lifestyle hospitality to Riyadh
First Rove property to open on Olaya Street as part of wider multi-hotel expansion supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 tourism goals
DHL Supply Chain
DHL Supply Chain to build $149.9mn logistics hub in Saudi Arabia
New Riyadh facility will become a major regional distribution centre, supporting Vision 2030 and enhancing the Kingdom’s role as a global logistics gateway
Riyadh
Dubai’s Rove Hotels set to enter Saudi with Rafal Real Estate partnership
The first Rove Hotels in Riyadh will open on Olaya Street, followed by locations that are thoughtfully positioned to serve both business and leisure travellers
e-sports
ESL FACEIT Group opens new regional headquarters in Riyadh amid Saudi eSports boom
The launch marks a major step in EFG’s long-term commitment to the Kingdom and its rapidly expanding esports ecosystem, further establishing Riyadh as a global capital of competitive gaming
law firms
Morgan Lewis opens new Riyadh office
Global law firm Morgan Lewis expands its Middle East footprint, with senior hires from A&O Shearman and Al Tamimi & Company
commercial real estate
GFH Partners acquires Riyadh logistics property in SAR200 million deal
GFH Partners has added a major logistics facility in Riyadh to its growing regional portfolio, as part of a SAR1.5 billion industrial and logistics platform spanning Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Dar Global
Dar Global expands $19 billion Saudi pipeline ahead of 2026 foreign property ownership reforms
The London-listed developer is scaling up in Saudi Arabia ahead of landmark reforms that will allow foreigners to buy property from January 2026
cruise industry
EXCLUSIVE: Global cruise lines steering clear of Saudi ports until late 2027 amid Red Sea tensions – Cruise Saudi CEO
Despite a slowdown in foreign cruise calls, domestic demand remains strong and Cruise Saudi is already in talks with global operators for the 2027–28 season, CEO Lars Clasen says
Future Investment Initiative
Saudi’s PIF entering returns-driven phase as private sector takes larger role, expert says
Bain’s Gregory Garnier says PIF is adopting a more phased approach to giga-projects to protect returns, while redirecting capital from real estate to strategic sectors better suited to sovereign investment
Future Investment Initiative
AI firm Humain targets dual IPO in Saudi Arabia and US within 4 years
CEO says Humain’s financial roadmap includes a plan for shares to trade both on the Saudi stock exchange and Nasdaq
Future Investment Initiative
EXCLUSIVE: SEDCO Capital listing possible within 3 years, CEO says amid Saudi IPO boom
CEO Rayyan Nagadi says the group’s investment arm could go public within 3 years, as Saudi Arabia’s buoyant IPO market continues to attract record listings and investor inflows
Future Investment Initiative
OXAGON to start building solar and wind factories in 2026 to create ‘thousands’ of jobs at NEOM, CEO says
The move extends NEOM’s focus beyond green hydrogen into clean-energy manufacturing, including battery-storage systems to support regional power stability
Future Investment Initiative
China ready to boost Belt and Road, energy and investment ties with Saudi Arabia, Vice President says
Han Zheng urges nations to reject protectionism and strengthen multilateral cooperation
Future Investment Initiative
‘We’ve got the power’: Saudi to expand renewables and carbon market to fuel new economy, minister says
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman says the new global economy is transforming how the world works and lives, and it runs on a lot of energy that must be managed responsibly
