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January 2, 2026

Saudi Arabia

ACWA Power and Bapco Energies have entered into a Joint Development Agreement for a major solar power plant situated in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. Announced at the Saudi–Bahraini Coordination Council meeting in December 2025, the project’s initiative is to support Bahrain's national energy needs and accelerate its shift to renewables, while reinforcing its role as a regional energy export hub.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a key management agreement with a SEDCO Capital-managed investment fund for the Hotel Indigo Grand Square Jeddah, marking a significant entry into the Kingdom's growing lifestyle travel segment. This 150-key hotel will serve as the core hospitality component of the Grand Square mixed-use project, a major urban development integrating retail and office spaces.
The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones, MODON, and JINGDONG Property, JD.com’s infrastructure arm, have signed an MoU to develop and operate two million square metres of logistics and industrial assets in Saudi Arabia. The agreement, sealed at the UNIDO GC21 in Riyadh, focuses on projects in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. The first project will be a 40,000+ sqm Grade-A speculative warehousing facility in Jeddah Industrial City, built to BREEAM Excellence standards.
Watts Water Technologies Inc., a world leader in water solutions, has successfully purchased Saudi Cast. This strategic purchase was completed on December 1, 2025. It was financed using Watts’ existing cash reserves. Saudi Cast brings annualised sales of about $20 million to Watts. The acquired business will now operate within the APMEA regional segment. The move expands Watts’ operational reach in the Middle East.
Brassbell Hospitality Group has launched Fanaya Hotel in Jeddah, its first property in Saudi Arabia and the foundation of a wider expansion strategy. The art-driven hotel features curated creative spaces, bespoke design collaborations, and 51 suites, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to culturally inspired hospitality as the Kingdom’s tourism sector continues to accelerate.
Riyad Capital and Mountain View KSA have collaborated to launch a new residential development fund with a value of SAR 1.7 billion, equivalent to $453 million. The fund's purpose is to finance the "ONE Mountain View" project, a semi-gated community in Riyadh's Al Rimal District. The development will cover over 152,000 square meters and deliver more than 500 residential units, targeting the demand for family-oriented housing. The community is planned to include large green spaces and a dedicated community hub, The Lighthouse.

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