Spanning 176 kilometres and 85 stations, the metro marks a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s push for sustainable urban mobility under Vision 2030
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industrial real estate
MODON and JINGDONG Property partner to develop 2 million sqm of assets across Saudi
New agreement marks JD.com’s first large-scale investment in the Kingdom, supporting Vision 2030 and the National Industrial Strategy
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
Artificial intelligence
Two-thirds of UAE and Saudi travellers trust AI to book holidays – report
Marriott Bonvoy’s 2026 travel report reveals a surge in AI use, the rise of “lux-scaping” breaks, and a growing appetite for passion-led travel across the Gulf
life sciences
Middle East life sciences M&A poised for surge as HealthTech market nears AED44bn
New Grand View Research report predicts wave of deals across biologics, biosimilars, and advanced therapies as GCC nations accelerate localisation and innovation ahead of World Health Expo 2026
King Abdullah Economic City
SEE Holding and KAEC sign MoU to explore development of sustainable communities in Saudi Arabia
Partnership to introduce ‘The Sustainable City’ model to King Abdullah Economic City and advance Vision 2030 goals
food security
Tanmiah Food Company signs MoU with Big Idea Ventures to advance Saudi Arabia’s 2030 food security agenda
Partnership to strengthen red-meat supply chains and develop sustainable local feed alternatives under Vision 2030
food safety
Saudi introduces new regulatory standards for juice shops
New rules aim to improve food safety, hygiene, and operational standards across the beverage sector
Excise tax
Saudi Arabia to adopt the new GCC-wide sugar tax from 1 January 2026
The new tiered volumetric approach will see tax assessed according to graded bands determined by the total amount of sugar per 100 millilitres
Branded residences
Riyadh to be Saudi’s fastest-growing branded homes market as foreign ownership opens in 2026 – Hilton MEA president
Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s largest hotel pipelines and branded residential demand will scale alongside new districts in Riyadh and other cities, Hutchinson says
Aviation
Mott MacDonald to develop airport masterplans across Saudi Arabia
Engineering consultancy appointed by Matarat to update and create plans for 25 airports as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 aviation strategy
Saudi Arabia
Al-Falih: Strategic reforms, location boost Saudi Arabia’s global competitiveness
Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih says Saudi Arabia is emerging as a central hub in global supply chains, driven by Vision 2030 reforms, a strong investment climate, and a strategic geographic position
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
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Saudi and UAE to drive GCC growth in 2026 as non-oil momentum accelerates – ICAEW
GCC GDP projected to expand by 4.4% next year amid easing monetary conditions, strong domestic demand, and increased investment
Quantum computer
Aramco deploys Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer in Dhahran
It’s also the region’s first quantum computer dedicated to industrial applications; The system can control 200 qubits arranged in programmable two-dimensional arrays
Cityscape Global
PLP Architecture reveals design for new Saudi mixed-use development
Rikaz Towers project introduces residential, hospitality and public spaces in Al Khobar along Saudi Arabia’s east coast
GaStat
Saudi’s Construction Cost Index rises 1% YoY in October – GASTAT
Residential and non-residential sector costs edge up as labour and equipment rentals drive increases
