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Riyadh, February 13, 2026, SPA — The Architecture and Design Commission launched the second cycle of the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award, aimed at celebrating outstanding urban projects. Submissions are now open and will be accepted until March 31. The award seeks to reinforce the principles of the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism, thereby enhancing urban quality and improving overall quality of life. Participation is open to experts, professionals, and all eligible groups that can nominate projects they consider distinguished and worthy of the award according to the announced criteria, the commis

Riyadh, February 09, 2026, SPA — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, via its Riyadh Art program, has launched the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 exhibition on Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street (Tahlia). Open to the public from February 9 to 22, the exhibition showcases 25 new artworks themed “Traces of What Will Be,” exploring transformation and urban renewal. These sculptures were crafted during a live phase from January 10 to February 5, during which artists from 18 countries used local stone and recycled metals, allowing the public to witness the creative process firsthand. The exhibition site on Tahlia Street was strategically c

Makkah, February 06, 2026, SPA — Makkah is undergoing a qualitative urban shift by integrating cultural and entertainment events to enhance the quality of life for residents and pilgrims, highlighted by the Makkah winter season. The event attracted up to 400,000 visitors, over 60% of them locals, revitalized public spaces, increased recreational site visits by 35%, and created more than 1,200 temporary jobs. In parallel with these seasonal events, the Hira Cultural District has successfully bridged heritage and the creative economy through its craftsmanship program. Featuring over 100 artisans, the program generated up to SAR3 million

Madinah, January 9, 2026, SPA — The Qiblatain Mosque and Cultural Center in Madinah received more than eight million visitors from February through December 2025, reflecting the city’s growing stature as an urban, cultural, and tourism destination. The turnout reflects development efforts led by Madinah Region Development Authority under Saudi Vision 2030. The work aims to improve quality of life, enhance the appeal of cultural centers, and raise service efficiency for visitors and residents. The center is one of Madinah’s key projects to enrich the visitor experience. It has upgraded the urban landscape and provides an int

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.