Business & Money | Wednesday 19 November, 2025 1:28 pm

Partnership between former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Real Estate Future Forum

As part of preparations for the fifth edition of the Real Estate Future Forum, taking place in May 2025, Forum officials met in London with Baroness Theresa May, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and member of the House of Lords. The meeting was held during an international tour aimed at...

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Government | Sunday 28 December, 2025 9:47 am

MOMAH seeks public input on regs for idle land law violations

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing put forth the draft regulation for violations of the White Land Fees and Vacant Properties Law for public consultation on the “Istitlaa” platform until January 11, 2026. The draft regulation aims to enhance compliance with the White Land Fees and...

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| Sunday 28 December, 2025 9:45 am

Industrial land spanning 20M sqm under development in Riyadh: Alkhorayef

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said that, with the support of the Crown Prince, Riyadh has been allocated new land covering a total area of 20 million square meters, which is currently being developed, noting that Riyadh currently does not have industrial land.This...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 December, 2025 9:43 am

REGA refers developers of 14 real estate projects to Public Prosecution

Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority (REGA) referred developers of 14 real estate projects to the Public Prosecution after detecting violations, including engaging in off-plan sales and collecting funds from beneficiaries without obtaining the required licenses. The violations were...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 December, 2025 9:29 am

Alamar Foods signs SAR 30M credit facility with SAB

Alamar Foods Co. signed today, Dec. 28, signed a Shariah-compliant credit facility worth SAR 30 million with Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), the company said in a statement to Tadawul. The one-year facility aims to support the company’s financing needs and enhance the efficiency of its liquidity...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 December, 2025 9:04 am

ACWA Power signs SAR 1.5B desalination deal in Azerbaijan

ACWA Power Co. signed, on Dec. 27, a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement, along with several related agreements, to develop the first large-scale seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant in the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan, valued at approximately SAR 1.5 billion ($400...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 December, 2025 9:00 am

Umm Al Qura sells 2 land plots within Masar for SAR 228.4M

Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Co., the owner, developer and operator of Masar Destination, sold two land plots within Masar for SAR 228.4 million, excluding any associated taxes and fees which are borne by the buyer.       ...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 26 December, 2025 12:16 am

NWC Completes Sanitation Project in Some of Jeddah Districts

The National Water Company (NWC), Western Cluster announced the completion of main and feeder lines for environmental services in Al Waha Districts 1, 2, and 3 in Jeddah Governorate. The project included main lines and networks exceeding 7,200 meters in length, at a cost of more than 26 million...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 26 December, 2025 12:08 am

Sharjah Literature Festival 2026 Unveils a Week-Long Celebration of Literature, Art, and Community

The "Sharjah Literature Festival" returns for its second edition in 2026 with an expanded and comprehensive programme. It features a distinguished blend of cultural and entertainment experiences, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the richness of Emirati literature and its icons. The...

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Technology & IT | Friday 26 December, 2025 12:06 am

Group-IB and VAS Integrated Solutions Sign MoU to Enhance Cybersecurity Cooperation in the Kingdom

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, and VAS Integrated Solutions, a value-added distributor (VAD) of leading brands, providing integrated IT solutions to the various market verticals, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

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Technology & IT | Friday 26 December, 2025 12:00 am

Kaspersky research shows blocks in Telegram are pushing the underground out

Modern messengers, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others, are often used for illicit purposes. Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence has conducted an in-depth monitoring of over 800 blocked cybercriminal Telegram channels between 2021 and 2024. While a range of illegal activities...

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