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Riyadh, December 23, 2025, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reached a new global environmental milestone by earning a Guinness World Records title for the largest seasonal seed storage collection in the world, reflecting its ongoing commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. The achievement crowns a year of intensive efforts by the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification. Over the course of the year, trained and specialized field teams traveled across the Kingdom to collect large quantities of native plant seeds in support of land rehabilitation projects and environmental sustain

Saudi travellers are fueling robust demand for premium accommodation, exceptional service, and tailor-made travel experiences In 2025, outbound travel expenditure in the Kingdom is estimated to reach US$27.5 billion, supported by widespread digital adoption, greater international mobility, and a growing interest in both established and new destinations The inaugural WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia will take place in September at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Centre (RFECC) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 December 2025: Saudi Arabia is entering an exciting phase of outbound travel, fuelled by greater global mobility and a rising

Riyadh has become a city that never sleeps. Rising fast, fueled by innovation and transformation, global football momentum, and a magnetic cultural scene that gets better every season, Riyadh is the place to be. And with the Italian Super Cup 2026 landing here from the 18th to 22nd of December for its sixth edition, you’re stepping straight into one of the most exciting weeks of the year. The football will be epic, the city is buzzing, and your trip has all the potential to be unforgettable. Your Italian Super Cup ticket is the golden ticket to levelling up your travel game. It’s an invitation to experience everything from ex

Riyadh, December 04, 2025, SPA — The Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (VCM), established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Saudi Tadawul Group, has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Marubeni Corporation, a major trading house and the first Japanese company, for collaboration on carbon markets. According to a VCM press release, the milestone marks a significant expansion in the exchange’s global reach and diversification throughout Asia. VCM also signed a partnership agreement with Climate Bridge International from Singapore as an advisory partner. VCM and Climate Bridge International will jointly acce

Dubai, UAE, 24 November 2025 – Global Village is set to welcome Saudi music star Moudi Alshamrani for a spectacular night of music and celebration. The acclaimed artist will perform live on Main Stage on Sunday, 14 December at 8 PM, bringing her signature energy and chart-topping Khaleeji hits to one of the region’s most iconic destination. With her mesmerising vocals and magnetic stage presence, Moudi Alshamrani has become a defining figure in the Gulf’s contemporary music scene. Blending heartfelt lyrics with the vibrant rhythms of modern Khaleeji pop, her performances captivate audiences across the region with emotion, energ

Riyadh, November 21, 2025, SPA — The Saudi EXIM Global Partners Forum, which concluded yesterday in Riyadh after being held on November 19 and 20 under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Chairman of Saudi EXIM Bank’s Board of Directors Bandar Alkhorayef, brought together senior government and private-sector leaders, experts from export-import banks, export credit agencies, and development finance institutions from around the world, and was attended by more than 800 participants representing over 55 countries. Organized by the Saudi EXIM Bank, the forum aimed to enhance global dialogue on enabling interna

18 November 2025 (Belem, Brazil) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30, urging governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action for aviation to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Specifically, the signatories highlight the need for global solutions, emphasizing that ICAO remains the exclusive forum for addressing international aviation emissions. The signatories caution against fr

The new board members bring a powerful mix of institutional market expertise, fintech innovation, and regulated brokerage leadership The post Governance meets ambition: CFI group adds industry titans to its board appeared first on Gulf Business.

From high-value deals to future-ready masterplans, the event underscores the kingdom’s strategic positioning as a global real estate hub The post From Riyadh to Red Sea: How Cityscape 2025 is reshaping urban living appeared first on Gulf Business.

The flow of investment this year highlighted the acceleration of the real estate sector in Saudi and the growing interest from international players The post Cityscape Global 2025: Saudi unveils $43bn in deals as it showcases its urban future appeared first on Gulf Business.