ROSHN Group has launched sales for SEDRA 5 in Riyadh, adding 2,000 homes with green spaces, modern amenities, and strong links to Vision 2030
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Riyadh launches Real Estate Balance Platform to offer citizens residential land at capped prices
Riyadh’s RCRC launched the Real Estate Balance Platform (Tawazoun), offering citizens up to 40,000 residential plots yearly at $400 per sqm
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Riyadh Metro carries 100m passengers in just nine months
Riyadh Metro hits 100m passengers in under nine months, with record ridership on the Blue Line and 99.78 per cent on-time performance
eSports
Esports World Cup Foundation launches first-ever Esports Nations Cup
More than 100 nations are expected to compete, with 1,500 players qualifying for the finals across 15 leading esports titles
Ministry of Health - Saudi Arabia
Riyadh hospital capacity lags global average: Report
Riyadh has 1.7 beds per 1,000 people versus 2.9 worldwide, Knight Frank says; west, east and south flagged for extra capacity by 2030
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Riyadh bans most residential infrastructure work in evenings and weekend afternoons
Riyadh sets new working hours for residential infrastructure projects to cut noise and disruption
Aviation
Lufthansa to relaunch Riyadh–Munich route in October 2025, boosting Saudi capacity by 50%
Lufthansa to boost Saudi-Germany connectivity with relaunch of Riyadh–Munich route
Parking
Riyadh launches first phase of managed residential parking to slash congestion and protect spaces for residents
Smart permits via Riyadh Parking app to regulate 140,000 spaces as city advances Vision 2030 urban mobility goals
Infrastructure
Riyadh begins mandatory enforcement of Infrastructure Projects Code
The code establishes a unified regulatory and technical framework for all infrastructure works in the Riyadh Region
Autonomous vehicles
Saudi Arabia launches first phase of autonomous vehicles operations in Riyadh
Autonomous vehicles will operate within a real-world environment covering King Khalid International Airport and several key locations in the capital
monopoly
Riyadh Monopoly board game unveiled, showcasing Saudi capital’s culture and landmarks
Riyadh gets its own Monopoly board game, celebrating Saudi culture, heritage and modern icons
Aviation
Saudi Arabia’s flynas launches Riyadh to Damascus flights to boost Syria tourism
Flynas to launch Riyadh to Damascus flights to boost Saudi-Syria connectivity
commercial real estate
Riyadh office market records fastest global 5.2% growth rate in Q1 2025: Savills
Riyadh now ranks alongside Dubai, London, New York, and Hong Kong in the global prime office markets rankings
Aviation
Parsons wins key contracts for Saudi Arabia’s King Salman International Airport
Infrastructure specialist to oversee airfield and landside development at King Salman International Airport, spanning 57 square kilometers
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US infrastructure giant Stonepeak expands Middle East footprint with Saudi Arabia office
Stonepeak also named senior investment professionals Steven Ciobo and Fadi Kerbaj to lead the company’s engagement on the ground in Riyadh
ACWA Power
ACWA Power secures $200mn loan for its new HQ in Riyadh
The new sustainable building will meet the highest standards of green building and incorporate various Net Zero requirements
Blacklane
Blacklane expands into Saudi Arabia
The company said its entry into the Saudi market is aimed at supporting Vision 2030 through job creation and the development of local talent