Business & Money | Sunday 12 April, 2026 8:00 am

8 Saudi cities feature on 2026 Smart Cities Index

Eight Saudi cities ranked on the 2026 Smart Cities Index, released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), with Riyadh advancing to 24th place globally compared to 27th in 2025, notching up by three spots, In addition, both Hail and Hafar Al-Batin entered the ranking for...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 April, 2026 8:00 am

Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia Announces Automechanika Riyadh Postponed to 2027

Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, organiser of Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s leading regional automotive aftermarket trade event, has announced the postponement of the upcoming edition. Originally scheduled to take place from 4-6 May 2026, the event will now focus on its return to the Kingdom...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 April, 2026 8:00 am

NWC completes a main water lines project in Riyadh at SR +81m

As part of the second phase of the strategic water plan for the capital, Riyadh, the National Water Company (NWC) announced the completion of a main water lines project at a total cost exceeding 81 million Saudi Riyals. The company explained that the project involved extending main water lines ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 April, 2026 7:00 am

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with CEO of Brookfield Corporation

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Chairman of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), met with Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield Corporation, a leading global asset and alternative investment...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 April, 2026 7:00 am

25 real estate entities win 'Real Estate Excellence Award' in Sharjah

The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD) has honoured 25 real estate entities that won the “Real Estate Excellence Award,” in recognition of their efforts in advancing the real estate sector and reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a leading global investment destination. The ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 April, 2026 7:00 am

UAE participation in FIDAE 2026 reflects growing confidence in Emirati defence industries

President José Antonio Kast of Chile inaugurated the International Air, Space, Defence and Security Exhibition (FIDAE 2026) in Santiago. FIDAE is the most significant aerospace and defence exhibition in Latin America, biennially bringing the global industry together at the Pudahuel Air Base in the ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 April, 2026 7:00 am

Zayed Sustainability Prize funds all finalists for 2026, 2027 cycles

The UAE continues to play a leading role in global humanitarian and development efforts, allocating US$1.46 billion in 2025 to support communities around the world. Building on this commitment, the Zayed Sustainability Prize is expanding its support for innovators by funding all finalists for the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 April, 2026 7:00 am

Over AED 484 million in real estate transactions in Ajman in Q1

The Ajman Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation affirmed that the emirate’s real estate market maintained its upward performance during the first quarter of 2026, recording 924 real estate transactions in development projects with a total value exceeding AED 484 million. Eng. Omar...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 April, 2026 8:00 am

Soudah Development Highlights Sustainable Achievements in 2025 Report Release

Soudah Development, a Public Investment Fund company, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has announced the release of its Sustainability Report 2025, which tracks progress from October 2024 to September 2025. This report...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 April, 2026 8:00 am

Saudi Fund for Development Signs USD 15 Million Agreement with the Republic of Palau to Drive Local Economic Growth

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) today signed a USD 15 million development loan agreement with the Republic of Palau, marking the Fund’s first-ever development partnership in the Pacific island nation.  The agreement was signed by H.E. Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, Chief Executive...

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