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REAL ESTATE

Cityscape Global wraps up with SAR 237 bn in real estate transactions.
2

Investment Watch

US, Saudi companies partner on investment, tech, transportation and more.
3

M&A WATCH

Saudi Egyptian Investment Co. fully exits Egypt’s Alexandria Container.
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BANKING

Saudi banks’ net income rises 15.1% y-o-y in 3Q to SAR 23.6 bn.
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ALSO ON OUR RADAR

Fakeeh Care lands SAR 825 mn facility from ANB .
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PLANET FINANCE

GCC debt capital market momentum set to extend into 2026 -Fitch.

Sunday, 23 Nov 2025

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WHAT WE’RE TRACKING TODAY

THIS MORNING: Joby Aviation to start flying taxi services in the Kingdom within months

Good morning. Cityscape Global and the US-Saudi Investment Forum are still the talk of the town. The former wrapped up its four-day run with over SAR 230 bn in real estate transactions, while the latter is still churning out agreements and partnerships sealed during the Crown Prince’s visit to Washington, spanning everything from AI and telecom to transportation and defense in what has been labeled as a new era for US-Saudi business relations. Let’s dive in.

HAPPENING TODAY-

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s (Unido) GeneralConference kicks off today at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. The five-day event — Unido’s supreme policymaking organ — runs once every two years and defines the organization’s policies, approves its budget and work programs, and elects board members. It will also feature the Global Industry Summit, which will focus on harnessing AI, empowering women in industry, and promoting youth participation in industrial growth.

WEATHER- Misty skies are over parts of the Eastern Region, with patches of dense fog reducing visibility at times, while the rest of the Kingdom is forecast for clearer skies.

  • Riyadh: 25°C high / 13°C low.
  • Jeddah: 34°C high / 24°C low.
  • Makkah: 34°C high / 24°C low.
  • Dammam: 28°C high / 16°C low.

WATCH THIS SPACE-

US-based Joby Aviation plans to start flying taxi services in the Kingdom within the next few months, CEO JoeBen Bevirt told Asharq Business (watch, runtime: 0:57). Joby partnered with several local companies — including Red Sea Global, The Helicopter Company, Aloula Aviation, Abdul Latif Jameel Finance, and the General Authority of Civil Aviation — to support the rollout of the new transport service in key areas, such as the Red Sea, Jeddah, Makkah, and Riyadh.

REFRESHER- Abdul Latif Jameel Group inked an MoU with Joby in June to explore a potential agreement to distribute the company’s electric aircraft in the Kingdom. The move could see the delivery of up to 200 aircraft valued at around USD 1 bn in the coming years.

SPEAKING OF FLYING- Swedish aerospace company Saab AB pitched its GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to the Kingdom and Qatar as part of its push to expand demand for the platform, CEO Johansson Micael told Reuters on Friday. Both countries expressed interest in the early-warning and control operations aircraft, which is already ordered by the UAE, Micael said.

Cenomi Centers plans to issue new USD-denominated sukuk and is currently preparing to host a series of investor meetings, it said in a bourse disclosure. The size and tenor of the offering will be determined by market conditions, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes and debt refinancing.

AND- 2026 notes tender goes live: The mall operator also launched an any-and-all tender offer and consent solicitation for its USD 875 mn trust certificates due 2026. The tender window runs until 1 December, with the consent deadline set for 8 December.

ADVISORS- Our friends at Mashreq are serving as joint lead managers alongside Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Arqaam Capital, Citigroup, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD Capital, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Goldman Sachs International, JP Morgan, Sharjah Islamic Bank, and the National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah. Mashreq is also serving as global coordinator along with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Citigroup, Emirates NBD Capital, and Goldman Sachs International.

Shares of Abdulaziz Ahmad Altwijri Trading dropped following Nomu debut, closing their first day of trading at SAR 24.50 apiece, down 2% from a final IPO price of SAR 25. Some 10.1k stocks changed hands, generating a turnover of SAR 263.9k across 137 trades, according to market data.

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DATA POINTS-

#1- The Kingdom’s entertainment sector logged 12.6 mn visitors in 3Q 2025, the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) said on X. A total of 468 events were presented across 116 cities, while the number of companies operating in the sector reached 6.5k, Saudi Gazette reported, citing a report by the GEA. The authority issued 1.8k licenses during the quarter, a 48.9% y-o-y increase.

#2- The number of Umrah performers in the Kingdom rose in 2Q 2025 to 5.4 mn, with 4.1 mn internal performers and 1.3 mn external performers, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics (pdf). Internal performers included 2.1 mn Saudis, representing 51.6%. Males accounted for 65.5% of all internal performers at 2.7 mn, while females made up 34.5% (1.4 mn).

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THE BIG STORY ABROAD-

Volatile markets made a rebound on Friday after the New York Fed president hinted another rate cut is coming this year. The Dow gained 1.08%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.9% and the S&P 500 closed up 0.98%. However, the slight rebound came a day after Nvidia’s bumper earnings failed to keep concerns of an AI bubble at bay, leading shares of several AI firms — including Nvidia — to tank on Thursday and stay mostly flat on Friday. (CNBC | CNN)

Meanwhile, Warner Bros received bids from Netflix, Paramount Skydance, and Comcast as the company mulls a sale of its business after rejecting a nearly USD 60 bn bid from Paramount Skydance earlier. Netflix and Comcast are eyeing its film and TV library, while Paramount Skydance is looking to take over the entire business. (Reuters | Bloomberg | New York Times)

Geopolitics are also still getting attention, with European leaders telling the US that the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine and Russia — which would see Ukraine cede large chunks of territory to Russia, cap the size of its military and lift sanctions on Moscow — still needs “additional work.” Meanwhile, US President Trump told reporters yesterday that Ukraine’s president can agree to the plan by Thursday or “continue to fight his little heart out.” (Bloomberg | Financial Times | Washington Post)

ALSO- The US is reportedly gearing up for a new phase in its operations against Venezuela, unnamed US officials told Reuters. The reports came shortly after a US agency warned major airlines of a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over the country, leading to cancellations.

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REAL ESTATE

Cityscape Global wraps up with SAR 237 bn in real estate transactions

The four-day Cityscape Global closed on a strong note, drawing over SAR 237 bn in real estate transactions state news agency SPA reported on Friday, citing Municipalities and Housing Minister Majed Al Hoqail. The event saw an unprecedented 577 exhibitors, 265 of whom were international players.

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NHC SPREE-

NHC continues to deliver: The National Housing Company (NHC) sealed a slew of construction contracts and MoUs with Saudi Post, state news agency SPA reported. The agreements include

A BIG YEAR FOR REAL ESTATE FUNDS-

Al Rajhi Capital launched a number of real estate investment funds totaling some SAR 7 bn, it said on multiple LinkedIn posts. The funds include

Sab Invest also launched two real estate funds worth SAR 2.9 bn with Osool Integrated Real Estate and Tatweer to develop Capital Gate — an office-led high-rise landmark — and a multi-purpose mid-rise community, it said on LinkedIn. Separately, the company launched a SAR 1.9 bn real estate fund with Retal Urban Development to build mixed-use project Retal Heights in Riyadh, it said on LinkedIn.

ALSO- Riyad Capital launched a SAR 1.7 bn real estate investment fund with Mountain View KSA to develop the One Mountain View project in Riyadh’s Al Rimal district, Riyad Capital said in a press release. The residential project spans a land plot of 152k sqm, housing some 500 units and green spaces.

AND- Maz Real Estate closed two agreements worth over SAR 1.2 bn with Nama Capital and Aqarat Real Estate Development Company, it posted on X. Nama Capital will pour SAR 1 bn into establishing real estate investment funds, while Maz, Nama, and Aqarat will allocate SAR 240 mn for the establishment of a new unnamed project in Riyadh.

INSIGHTS FROM CITYSCAPE-

The Kingdom is on track to publicize foreign ownership for real estate next January, executive director for non-Saudi real estate ownership at the Real Estate General Authority, Fahad Bin Sulaiman told Bloomberg. Designated zones for foreign ownership in Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah are still under review and will be public “very soon,” along with the full regulations, Bin Sulaiman said, adding non-Saudi ownership is forecast to be capped at 70-90%.

ALSO- Real estate tokenization, shared ownership, and smart contracts are set to be launched in the Kingdom by mid-2026, Real Estate Registry CEO Mohammad Al Sulaiman told Asharq Business (watch, runtime: 03:16). The Kingdom has set the necessary infrastructure to achieve objectives in legislating and regulating real estate tokenization for property records, Al Suliman said.

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Investment Watch

US, Saudi companies partner on investment, tech, transportation and more

Announcements are still pouring in from the US-Saudi Investment Forum held in Washington last week. The forum saw USD 267 bn in new agreements with major US companies, featuring everything from AI and telecom to transportation and defense, bringing the total tally of agreements signed since May to more than USD 560 bn.

INVESTMENT-

#1- The National Development Fund (NDF) signed a SAR 12 bn MoU with NorthernTrust to manage a global equity portfolio and oversee the fund’s assets, the fund said on LinkedIn. The agreement aims to diversify investments, improve asset management, and maximize long-term returns, with a working group formed to implement the plan and explore new investment products.

The NDF also inked an MoU with State Street valued at up to SAR 750 mn to create new investment products in the Saudi stock market, such as ETFs, giving both local and international investors the chance to invest in the Kingdom’s economy, the fund said on LinkedIn. It also includes training programs to strengthen local expertise in asset management.

#2- Monshaat enters six global partnerships to support small businesses: The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monshaat) signed six agreements with companies, including The BTL Group, National Drug Source, Functional Fluidics, Puzzle Healthcare, CircNova, and Alerje, it said on X. The agreements aim to support Saudi startups and small businesses in technology, business development, and healthcare, facilitating their connection with international firms, new technologies, and paths for global growth.

ICYMI- The Kingdom will cooperate with the US on improving capital markets technology and standards and boosting partnerships with international financial institutions under a set of agreements signed between the Saudi Finance Ministry and the US Treasury Department, according to a White House fact sheet. The partnership also introduces new investment plans aimed at creating new prospects for US businesses, boosting US exports, and lowering trade barriers to directly aid US manufacturers.

TECH-

#1- The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (Sdaia) signed seven strategic agreements with major US tech companies, it said in several posts on X. The agreements focus on data infrastructure, workforce training, and expanding AI use in the Kingdom. They include:

  • An agreement with Supermicro covering server solutions, data center design, AI events, and training and e-learning programs to build local skills;
  • An agreement with Dell Technologies to support AI adoption through improved infrastructure, knowledge transfer, and national training initiatives;
  • An agreement with Accenture to share expertise, develop data and AI systems, support workforce training, and raise public understanding of AI;
  • An agreement with Cisco Systems to support digital transformation in the public sector and develop scalable, AI-ready data center environments;
  • An agreement with Boomi Software to help develop AI data centers using Boomi technology and expand knowledge-sharing programs;
  • An agreement with SambaNova Technologies to set up a joint sandbox for testing and developing new AI solutions;
  • An agreement with GitLab to level up cooperation in skills development, innovation projects, commercial solutions, and promote Saudi AI applications globally.

#2- Microsoft is mulling offering its sovereign-cloud services in the Kingdom, after signing a non-binding MoU with the Public Investment Fund and the Saudi Information Technology Company (Site), Microsoft said in a statement. The partnership aims to study how Microsoft cloud model can support the Kingdom’s data security, compliance, and local storage priorities, as well as collaborate on research, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

#3- Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication (Go Telecom) launched an AI platform in Silicon Valley, CEO Yahya Al Mansour told Asharq Business (watch, runtime: 3:57). The company is also building AI infrastructure through its Go Cloud platform to run AI models and has set up Go Cyber to provide security solutions across several sectors, he added. Meanwhile, the company signed 43 agreements with US-based AI firms, enabling them to offer their products and services in the Saudi market.

TRANSPORT-

#1- The Kingdom now recognizes the US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) as fully meeting the Kingdom’s automotive safety requirements under an agreement signed by both countries, according to a letter exchange (pdf). Adopting FMVSS is expected to improve safety and reliability in the Saudi market, protect consumers, and support the growth of the Kingdom’s industrial, transportation, and logistics sectors, state news agency SPA reports.

#2- A local vehicle manufacturing plant in the works: The Investment Ministry, the National Industrial Development Center (NIDC), Petromin Corporation and Dutch automaker Stellantis signed a four-party MoU to explore building a manufacturing plant to produce passenger and commercial vehicles, Stellantis said in a press release. The ministry and NIDC will support the project through industrial development and localization initiatives.

#3- KAUST x SkyGrid explore air transport tech: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Kaust) signed an MoU with SkyGrid to collaborate on advancing next-generation advanced air mobility technologies in the Kingdom, it said in a press release. The partnership focuses on preparing for future crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations by developing test environments, running flight trails, and exploring new aviation technologies in areas like aerospace management, automation, and communications.

DEFENSE-

The Defense Ministry signed eight MoUs with unnamed American companies, covering aircraft manufacturing, cybersecurity, surveillance systems, AI, and improving military readiness, it said on X. The agreements aim to increase local military production, develop national expertise, and bring advanced technologies into the country.

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M&A WATCH

Saudi Egyptian Investment Co. fully exits Egypt’s Alexandria Container for USD 278 mn

PIF subsidiary exits Alexandria Containers: PIF-owned Saudi Egyptian Investment Co. sold its full 19.33% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company to AD Ports Group for around EGP 13.24 bn (c. USD 278 mn), according to a statement from the Emirati firm (pdf). The transfer of shares, which was funded via a mix of AD Ports’ own funds and debt, will take place this Monday.

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Big returns: Saudi Egyptian Investment Co. logged USD 237 mn in returns from its investment in Alexandria Containers, an unnamed source told Asharq Business. The company had bought the stake in 2022 for USD 126 mn, gaining gross returns of USD 363 mn after the sale, the source added.

ADQ will now indirectly hold a combined 51.33% majority stake in Alexandria Containers, when taking into account its 32% indirect ownership through Alpha Oryx.

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BANKING

Saudi Banks’ net income rises 15.1% y-o-y in 3Q to SAR 23.6 bn

Saudi Arabia’s banking sector saw its 3Q net income increase 15.1% y-o-y and 2.8% q-o-q, reaching SAR 23.6 bn, according to a recent report (pdf) from Al Jazira Capital.

Inside the quarterly data: Six out of the 10 listed banks exceeded the consensus earnings forecasts, with SNB beating estimates by 12.5% and Riyad Bank by 6.1%. Meanwhile, Arab National Bank posted the largest shortfall, 1.5% below estimates, followed by Alinma, which fell short by 0.8%.

Net income growth is slowing down: The sector’s net interest margin (NIM) dropped 0.24% y-o-y in 3Q 2025 to stand at 2.88%. Net special commission income fell to 5.7% y-o-y during the quarter, down from 9.4% in 2Q and 11.1% 1Q. Liquidity shortage among banks drove a gap of about 1.36% between the SAR deposit rate and the SOFR interest rate for one-year deposits. The net fee income (NFI) to net interest income (NII) ratio grew by 3.74 percentage points to 34% in 3Q.

Loan growth in the Kingdom’s banking sector rose 14.4% y-o-y to SAR 2.9 tn during the quarter, outpacing a 7.8% y-o-y increase in deposits. This expansion propelled the loan-to-deposit ratio (LDR) to hit 106.8%, up by 4.75 percentage points y-o-y. Riyad Bank and Alrajhi were at the forefront of the lending spike, while BSF and SNB saw lower lending growth rates.

On the positive front: The non-performing loan ratio (NPL) went down by 20 bps y-o-y to 1.12% in 3Q 2025, with a healthy coverage level of 130.2%. Cost of risk (CoR) declined by 10 bps y-o-y to 24 bps during the quarter. Meanwhile, the cost-to-income ratio fell by 241 bps y-o-y to 28.6%, with operating income growing 8.8% y-o-y and operating expenses edging up 0.3% y-o-y.

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ALSO ON OUR RADAR

Fakeeh Care lands SAR 825 mn facility from ANB

DEBT WATCH-

Fakeeh Care Group secured an SAR 825 mn shariah-compliant credit facility from the Arab National Bank (ANB) to help bankroll its future growth plans, it said in a filing to Tadawul. The package includes SAR 450 mn in long-term funding and SAR 375 mn in short-term facilities. The agreement renews and upsizes Fakeeh Care’s existing lines with ANB while leaving all other terms unchanged. This comes as Fakeeh Care is pursuing a major push into hospitals, including non-binding offers to acquire at least 75% of Dr. Mohammad Al Fagih Hospital.

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TECH-

Solutions secures data center hosting services from sister company: Arabian Internet andCommunications Services Company (Solutions by stc) signed a SAR 261.9 mn, five-year contract with Center3, an stc digital infrastructure subsidiary, to receive data center hosting services across several locations in the Kingdom, it said in a disclosure to Tadawul. The agreement will help Solutions support its cloud services and improve operational readiness.

ICYMI- Solutions sealed a SAR 313.4 mn, three-year contract with stc in September to establish stc’s internal internet and communication networks, including upgrading stc’s network infrastructure to support 5G growth, expand the network capacity, replace old hardware, and establish internet infrastructure in stc’s data centers.

FOOD-

The General Food Security Authority (GFSA) opened its sixth wheat tender for 2025, seeking 300k tons of imported wheat for delivery between February and April 2026, the authority said on X. The tender covers five vessels, with two shipments designated for Jeddah Islamic Port and three for Yanbu Commercial Port, ensuring continued supply to meet domestic needs.

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PLANET FINANCE

GCC debt capital market momentum set to extend into 2026 -Fitch

Debt capital market (DCM) activity in the GCC is set to remain active well into 2026, backed by a healthy pipeline, according to a Fitch report seen by EnterpriseAM. The credit ratings agency sees USD-denominated issuance driving growth next year, supported by a mix of government initiatives and funding needs.

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The region’s outstanding debt capital market hit the USD 1.1 tn mark at the end of 3Q 2025, up 12.7% y-o-y. Sukuk made up 40% of the total, up roughly 22% from a year earlier, while bonds rose just 7.2% y-o-y. Outstanding ESG debt climbed to USD 62.8 bn during the quarter, while ESG-linked sukuk reached USD 29.7 bn, up 54.1% y-o-y, with the lion’s share denominated in USD.

The 9M picture: New regional DCM supply dipped 5.6% y-o-y to USD 280 bn in 9M 2025, with USD-denominated sukuk climbing 61.3% y-o-y to USD 4.5 bn. USD-denominated issuances accounted for 46% of that total, while ESG issuance from the GCC hit USD 14.9 bn in 9M, up 8.5% y-o-y. No rating defaults were recorded during the period.

Saudi Arabia was the GCC’s most mature DCM, accounting for 46% of outstanding regional volumes, followed by the UAE with 30%. The two markets together made up nearly 93% of outstanding ESG sukuk in 3Q, while Saudi Arabia generated over 60% of the region’s ESG issuance in 9M. Both countries are also in line for deeper foreign participation — with each being reviewed for inclusion in JPMorgan’s Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Watch List.

Banks continue to dominate: Banks continue to dominate participation in the region’s debt markets, especially in the sukuk segment, while local currency issuance by corporates and banks remains uncommon across most GCC markets, with Saudi Arabia standing out for its more developed SAR-denominated market.

Ranked among the top EM issuers in USD: GCC names generated 32% of emerging-market USD issuance over the period and make up 26% of outstanding EM USD debt, excluding China. This puts the region on track to become among the leading EM USD debt issuers in 2026, the report read.

The ratings mix remains skewed toward higher-quality names, with 65% of outstanding Fitch-rated sukuk sitting in the A category, followed by BBB (11%), BB (10%), B (9%), and AA (5%). Nearly 85% of issuers carry stable outlooks. The average tenor of Fitch-rated GCC sukuk stood around eight years as of end-9M, reflecting relatively long-dated structures across the region’s sovereign and corporate issuers.

Fitch’s breakdown of rated sukuk by sector shows sovereigns accounting for 31% of outstanding volumes, followed by corporates and other issuers at 26%, financial institutions at 24%, international public finance entities at 13%, and infrastructure and project-finance issuers at 6%. This distribution highlights the central role governments and banks continue to play in shaping the GCC’s sukuk landscape.

Not without risk: GCC debt markets face pressure from oil price swings, rate volatility, shifting sharia standards, and geopolitical risk, all of which influence fiscal positions, funding costs, and investor appetite. Market depth and maturity also vary widely across its six member states.

TASI

11,011

+0.1% (YTD: -8.5%)

MSCI Tadawul 30

1,434

+0.1% (YTD: -5.0%)

NomuC

24,072

+0.8% (YTD: -23.5%)

USD : SAR (SAMA)

USD 3.75 Sell

USD 3.75 Buy

Interest rates

4.5% repo

4.0% reverse repo

EGX30

40,302

-0.5% (YTD: +35.5%)

ADX

9,795

-0.9% (YTD: +4.0%)

DFM

5,836

-1.3% (YTD: +13.1%)

S&P 500

6,603

+1.0% (YTD: +12.3%)

FTSE 100

9,540

+0.1% (YTD: +16.7%)

Euro Stoxx 50

5,515

-1.0% (YTD: +12.7%)

Brent crude

USD 62.56

-1.3%

Natural gas (Nymex)

USD 4.58

+2.4%

Gold

USD 4,116

+0.5%

BTC

USD 84,805

-0.4% (YTD: -9.2%)

Sukuk/bond market index

917.61

+0.3% (YTD: +1.7%)

S&P MENA Bond & Sukuk

152.18

+0.1% (YTD: +8.8%)

VIX (Volatility Index)

23.43

-11.3% (YTD: +35.0%)

THE CLOSING BELL: TADAWUL-

The TASI rose 0.1% on Thursday on turnover of SAR 3.2 bn. The index is down 8.5% YTD.

In the green: Senaat (+7.4%), Rasan (+7.4%), and Saico (+5.2%).

In the red: Oasis (-2.3%), Artex (-2.3%), and Saudi Re (-2.2%).

THE CLOSING BELL: NOMU-

The NomuC rose 0.8% on Thursday on turnover of SAR 51 mn. The index is down 23.5% YTD.

In the green: Horizon Food (+18.1%), Inmar (+8.7%), and Ladun (+8.7%).

In the red: Horizon Educational (-9.9%), Meyar (-8.4%), and Tadweeer (-6.8%).

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CALENDAR

NOVEMBER

20-29 November (Thursday-Saturday): Public school holiday.

23 November-26 February 2026:Title deed registration for 142.8k properties across 104 neighborhoods in Hail.

23-27 November (Sunday-Thursday): Global Industry Summit by United Nations Industrial Development Organization, King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, Riyadh.

23-27 November (Sunday-Thursday): The UNIDO General Conference, King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, Riyadh.

30 November - 11 December (Sunday-Thursday): The Absher Tuwaiq Hakathon (remote).

24-26 November (Monday-Wednesday): The World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics Saudi Expo, Riyadh.

24-26 November (Monday-Wednesday): Metropolis Madinah Conference for civilizational capitals, King Salman International Convention Centre (KSICC), Al Madinah.

25-26 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): The Global Sustainability Expo, The Arena Riyadh Venue, Ghirnatah.

25-29 November (Tuesday-Saturday): General Aviation Airshow 2025 - Sand & Fun, Riyadh.

27 November (Thursday): Deadline for title deed registration for 8.7k properties in Jeddah’s Al Sheraa and Al Amwaj neighborhoods.

27-30 November (Thursday-Sunday): World Rally Championship Saudi Arabia 2025, Jeddah.

27-29 November (Thursday-Saturday): UIM F1H2O World Championship, Jeddah.

30 November (Sunday): Zatca 21st E-invoicing integration wave deadline.

30 November-1 December (Sunday-Monday): FII Priority Asia Summit, Tokyo.

DECEMBER

1-3 December (Monday-Wednesday): Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.

1-4 December (Monday-Thursday): International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies, Riyadh.

1-4 December (Monday-Thursday): 61st ISOCARP World Planning Congress, Riyadh.

2-4 December (Tuesday-Thursday): Black Hat MEA, Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham.

3-5 December (Wednesday-Friday): Beyond Profit Forum, Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Riyadh.

7-9 December (Sunday-Tuesday): CoMotion Global 2025, Riyadh.

8-9 December (Monday-Tuesday): Digital Acceleration and Transformation Expo (DATE), JW Marriott hotel, Riyadh.

8-9 December (Monday-Tuesday): Climate Action and Renewable Energy (CARE), JW Marriott hotel, Riyadh.

9-10 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): Federal Open Market Committee meeting and Summary of Economic Projections.

11 December (Thursday): Deadline for title deed registration for 214.2k properties across Riyadh and the Eastern Province.

11 December (Thursday): Public school holiday.

11-13 December (Thursday - Saturday): The Absher Tuwaiq Hakathon (in-person).

15-17 December (Monday-Wednesday): Host Arabia, Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center.

15-17 December (Monday-Wednesday): Saudi HORECA, Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center.

16-17 December (Tuesday-Wednesday): Global Airports Forum (GAF) 2025, Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, Riyadh.

19 December (Friday): The 2025 Saudi Toyota Championship wraps up.

25 December (Thursday): Title title deed registration deadline for 64.4k properties across neighborhoods in Madinah, Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province.

31 December (Wednesday): Zatca 22nd E-invoicing integration wave deadline.

31 December (Wednesday): Cancellation of Fines and Exemption of Financial Penalties Initiative by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (Zatca) deadline.

December: Made in Saudi exhibition, Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, Riyadh

2026

JANUARY

1 January (Thursday): Title deed registration deadline for 54k properties in 77 neighborhoods across Riyadh, Makkah, and the Eastern Province.

1 January (Thursday): Electronic salary transfer via the Musaned platform becomes mandatory for all domestic workers in the Kingdom.

10-18 January (Saturday-Sunday): Public school mid-year break.

13-15 January (Tuesday-Thursday): Future Minerals Forum, King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center, Riyadh.

15 January (Thursday): Title deed registration deadline for 31.7k properties in 14 neighborhoods in the Eastern Province.

15 January (Thursday): Title deed registration deadline for about 157.3k properties in 78 neighborhoods across the Eastern Province.

15 January (Thursday): Title deed registration deadline for about 41.7k properties across 115 neighborhoods in Riyadh, Qassim, and the Eastern Province.

18-21 January (Sunday-Wednesday): Saudi Hospital Design and Build Expo, Riyadh.

26-27 January (Monday-Tuesday): SuperReturn Saudi Arabia, Hotel Fairmont, Riyadh.

26-27 (Monday-Tuesday): GPRC Summit, Riyadh.

26-28 (Monday-Wednesday): Saudi Franchise Expo (SFE), Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre, Riyadh.

26-28 (Monday-Wednesday): Real Estate Future Forum, Four Seasons Hotel, Riyadh.

26-28 (Monday-Wednesday): IFAT Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, Riyadh,

27-28 (Tuesday-Wednesday): SkyMove Air Cargo MENA, Riyadh.

28 (Wednesday): Data Center Nation Riyadh, Riyadh.

28-30 (Wednesday-Friday): Jeddah International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (JTTX), Jeddah.

FEBRUARY

2-4 (Monday-Wednesday): Saudi Media Forum, Riyadh.

2-4 (Monday-Wednesday): Women Leaders Summit and Awards KSA, Riyadh.

2-13 (Monday-Friday): 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championship and Paralympic Cycling, Qassim.

3-4 (Tuesday-Wednesday): RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting, Riyadh.

5-7 February (Thursday-Saturday): LIV Golf 2026 season opener, Riyadh Golf Club, Riyadh.

8-12 February (Sunday-Thursday): World Defense Show, Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, Riyadh.

9-10 February (Monday-Tuesday): Global Games Show Riyadh 2026, Malf Hall, Riyadh.

9-14 February (Monday-Saturday): Asian Racing Conference, Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Centre, Riyadh.

11 (Wednesday) Digital Transformation Summit Saudi Arabia (DTS), Riyadh.

11-14 (Wednesday-Saturday): JeddaDerm, Jeddah.

13-14 February (Friday-Saturday): Jeddah E-Prix 2026, Jeddah.

MARCH

21 March (Saturday): Fanatics Flag Football Classic, Kingdom Arena, Riyadh.

31 March (Tuesday): Zatca’s 23rd E-invoicing integration wave deadline.

APRIL

6 April (Monday): Procurement and Supply Chain Futures Forum, Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh.

6-7 April (Monday-Tuesday): Real Estate Supply Chain Forum, Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh.

12-15 April (Sunday-Wednesday): Saudi Print & Pack, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.

12-15 April (Sunday-Wednesday): Riyadh International Industry Week, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.

12-15 April (Sunday-Wednesday): Saudi Plastics & Petrochem, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.

12-15 April (Sunday-Wednesday): Saudi Smart Logistics, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.

13-16 April (Monday-Thursday): Leap Tech Conference, Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center - Malham.

20-22 April (Monday-Wednesday): The Future Hospitality Summit, Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh.

20-22 April (Monday-Wednesday): Saudi Paper and Packaging Expo, Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center.

21 April (Tuesday): GC Summit Saudi Arabia 2026, Saudi Arabia.

27-29 April (Monday-Wednesday): Aluminum Arabia, The Arena, Riyadh.

MAY

3-5 May (Sunday-Tuesday): Sports Investment Forum (SIF), Riyadh.

JUNE

21-24 June (Sunday-Wednesday): Saudi Food Exhibition and Conference, Riyadh Front Expo.

SEPTEMBER

15-17 September (Tuesday-Thursday) The Global AI Summit, King Abdulaziz International Convention Center, Riyadh.

OCTOBER

26-29 October (Monday-Thursday): World Energy Congress, Riyadh.

Signposted to happen sometime in 2026:

  • November: UN Trade and Development Global Supply Chain Forum to take place in Saudi Arabia.
  • November: The Esports Nations Cup, Riyadh.
  • The Intervision international music competition will take place in Saudi Arabia.
  • 6 July-23 August (Monday-Sunday): Esports World Cup, Riyadh.

Signposted to happen sometime in 2027:

  • The World Water Forum takes place in Riyadh.
  • The Ocean Race finishes in Amaala on the Red Sea.
  • Riyadh-Kudmi transmission line to be completed.

Signposted to happen sometime in 2Q 2027:

  • The Hail Region Water Networks Project is expected to be completed.
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