Saudi govt takes measures to stabilise real estate market: report

Saudi Arabia's bold measures to stabilise the real estate market, including the amendment of the Idle Land Tax law, providing subsidised land plots in Riyadh, are expected to increase supply and price normalisation, says an Alrajhi Capital...

Zahib secures seed round to modernise Saudi laundry market

News • 15 September, 2025 Edit Arabic Saudi Arabia-based startup Zahib has closed a seed funding round for an undisclosed value from an unnamed angel investor. Founded in 2023 by Badr Alhader and Raed Alghamdi, the company specialises in providing...

Dyna.Ai to Expand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Launch of Arabic Agentic AI Suite and AI Employees for Economy-wide Application

Dyna.Ai’s Arabic solutions to accelerate transformation of the Kingdom’s financial services sector as AI is set to contribute $135.2 billion to the local economy by 2030 Hiring will continue in KSA to meet demand for state-of-the-art AI solutions...

£2bn sustainable aviation fuel plant on Teesside to move forward with Saudi investment

A £2bn sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant planned for Teesside has moved a step closer to reality after Saudi Arabian investor Alfanar confirmed its commitment to the project. The Lighthouse Green Fuels facility is proposed for the North Tees...

New localized 3D printing partnership boosts Saudi Arabia’s aerodef market

Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company (NAMI) has partnered with US defense firm Lockheed Martin to begin...

MENA Weekly Round-Up: Saudi Arabia Awards 4.9 GWh Energy Storage Contracts

The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) secured two major battery energy storage projects in the northern region of the country with a combined capacity of 4.9 GWh. The projects’ installation costs will range between $73/kWh and $75/kWh. The contracts...

‘Major Deal’ Offshore Saudi Arabia Boosts Subsea7’s Contract Backlog

Sep 15, 2025 (Credit: Subsea7) Subsea7 has secured a major project under the long-term agreement (LTA) with Aramco that relates to certain facilities located offshore Saudi Arabia. The contract scope includes the engineering, procurement,...

Billions in Doubt: Bogus Investments Taint Syrian Projects, but Saudis Remain Reliable

Journalist Firas Al-Ali describes local deals as ‘media theater,' but Saudis provide more than numbers on paper. The Syrian government’s recent announcement that it is signing investment agreements worth nearly $14 billion has sparked widespread...

Mangaluru: Ullal youth killed in bus accident in Saudi Arabia

Mohan Kuthar Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru Mangaluru, Sep 15: A tragic accident occurred in Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening when two buses collided, resulting in the death of a youth from Millath Nagar, Ullal. The deceased has been...

Will U.S. comics help Saudi Arabia comedy-wash its grim rights record?

Some of the biggest American names in comedy have signed up to perform at a festival in Saudi Arabia, and they're being urged to speak out against the country's human rights abuses — and not to be "complicit in covering up the abuses of a...

The Baby Expo Set to Launch in Saudi Arabia as New Research Reveals Parents Could Spend Over SAR 60,000 on Average in Baby’s First Year

The Middle East’s largest maternity, baby, and toddler event will take over The Arena Riyadh Venue from October 30th to 31st, bringing together more than 10,000 parents to explore top brands, exciting giveaways, the latest products, and learn tips...

HALA Raises $157 Million To Support Saudi Micro Businesses

Saudi Arabia's micro businesses often struggle to fulfill their growth potential because of a lack of funding AFP via Getty Images Saudi Arabia has very deliberately put small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the heart of its Vision 2030...

Three Shura Island hotels opening this September at Saudi Red Sea project

Three luxury resorts are set to welcome the first guests on Saudi Arabia's Shura Island later this month. The main hub of the eco-focused Red Sea megaproject, the three properties – The Red Sea Edition, InterContinental The Red Sea Resort and SLS...

Renewable Chemicals Market Size & Share to Surpass USD 525.8 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR 11.75% | Vantage Market Research

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Renewable Chemicals Market is witnessing unprecedented momentum as industries worldwide shift toward low-carbon, bio-based alternatives to traditional petrochemicals. According to Vantage Market...

Veolia wins big contract in Saudi Arabia

Veolia announces the signing, in Saudi Arabia, of an agreement between its consortium (composed of Marafiq and Lamar) and SATORP (a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies Raffinage Chimie) for a major water recycling project in the...

Thunes Expands Real-Time Cross-Border Payments to Saudi Arabia

Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has announced the rollout of real-time cross-border payments into Saudi Arabia. Through its Direct Global Network, Thunes’ Members can now deliver instant payouts directly to bank...

A Scoping Review of Interprofessional Education in Saudi Arabia: Outcomes, Barriers, and Implementation Challenges

Latifah Almater,1 Haya M Almalag,2 Lobna Aljuffali,2 Maha F Saja,3 Hana Alzamil,3 Faten Alzamel4 1Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of...

From science to stride: Data-driven running shoes are leading to faster times

For distance runners, every second matters. Physical training, a nutritious diet and mental resilience all play a key role, but there is one physiological factor that can set the pace for success: running economy. Simply put, it is the efficiency...

Regional stability the bedrock of Saudi Arabia’s transformation

In a defining address to the Shoura Council last week, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled a strategic doctrine that dissolved the traditional boundaries between domestic policy and international relations. The Kingdom’s new approach treats...

Germany-based Phoenix Contact expands into Saudi Arabia with new subsidiary

Riyadh - Germany-based Phoenix Contact, a global leader in industrial automation and connectivity, has established Phoenix Contact Trading LLC in Riyadh. The move marks a key step in its regional expansion and alignment with Saudi Arabia’s...