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Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Cause Localized Flooding in Mecca

Saudi Arabia’s National Meteorological Center issued weather alerts after intense thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flash flooding to Mecca, prompting emergency deployments to protect transport links and public safety.
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Roshn Begins New Residential Handovers Across Saudi Arabia

Public Investment Fund-backed Roshn has started additional home deliveries in master-planned communities in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province, expanding housing options fo...

Red Sea Global Advances Resort Openings With 30% of Land Set Aside for Conservation

Red Sea Global is continuing phased openings of luxury tourism properties while maintaining environmental protections that reserve 30% of project land for conservation.

Qiddiya Expands Sports, Cultural and Entertainment Construction

Qiddiya Investment Company is advancing multiple sports, cultural and theme-park projects around Riyadh as Saudi Arabia expands domestic tourism and non-oil entertainment indust...

Saudi Tourism Growth Gains International Recognition

International reports have highlighted Saudi Arabia’s rapid increase in foreign visitor arrivals in recent years, strengthening the Kingdom’s position as an emerging destination...

Saudi Arabia Prepares for World Travel Market Spotlight Event in Riyadh

Tourism authorities and hospitality executives are preparing for World Travel Market Spotlight Saudi Arabia, scheduled for September 8-10 in Riyadh to showcase the Kingdom’s exp...

Saudi Tourism Ministry Launches Unified Digital Services Platform

The Tourism Ministry has introduced a digital platform at LEAP in Riyadh to streamline licensing, investor services and regulatory procedures for hospitality operators and inter...

New Murabba Development Company Changes CEO as Riyadh Megaproject Advances

New Murabba Development Company has announced a chief executive transition as the large-scale downtown Riyadh project moves further into construction and delivery.

King Abdullah Financial District Attracts New International Companies

Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District is drawing additional regional headquarters and international financial firms as regulatory incentives and smart-city infrastructure su...

Riyadh Accelerates Road and Transport Projects as Population Expands

Authorities are advancing major highway and transit projects across Riyadh to improve mobility as population growth and preparations for international events increase pressure o...

Saudi Food Manufacturing Investment Exceeds SAR88 Billion

Saudi Arabia’s food manufacturing sector has attracted more than SAR88 billion across nearly 1,900 facilities as the government expands domestic production capacity and strength...

Saudi Arabia Deepens Trade and Investment Ties Across Asian Markets

Senior Saudi economic officials have held talks with major Asian partners on trade agreements and joint investment in manufacturing, energy supply chains and infrastructure.

Saudi Central Bank Tightens Oversight of Banking, Cybersecurity and Digital Payments

The Saudi Central Bank is strengthening regulatory requirements for commercial banks, including risk management, cybersecurity and digital-payment compliance standards.
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