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Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to foreign investment in real estate outside the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.
The Suadi Boom
October 18, 2025
YOUR WEEKLY ROUNDUP
In case you missed this weeks latest developments in the growth of Saudi Arabia we’ve compiled the best articles for you.
In Today’s Edition:
Saudi Crown Prince Launches Mega King Salman Gate Mixed Use Project in Makkah
Beast Land at Riyadh Season 2025: Here is Everything You Need to Know
Riyadh Air Opens First Luxury Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Allows All Valid Visa Holders to Perform Umrah
HOSPITALITY
✨Saudi Crown Prince Launches Mega King Salman Gate Mixed Use Project in Makkah
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched the 'King Salman Gate' project, a transformative mixed-use development in Holy Makkah
Key Takeaways:
The project covers a vast area of 12 million square meters.
The development is projected to create over 300,000 jobs by 2036.
It is designed to accommodate an additional 900,000 indoor and outdoor praying areas, significantly improving access for worshippers.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched the King Salman Gate project in Makkah, a PIF-developed, 12 million sqm mixed-use urban development next to the Grand Mosque. Read more
EVENTS
✨Beast Land at Riyadh Season 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Beast Land, a brand-new entertainment zone inspired by the globally famous YouTuber MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), is set to debut at Riyadh Season 2025 on November 13, 2025.
Key Takeaways:
Beast Land is scheduled to officially open on November 13, 2025.
Visitors can win exclusive merchandise, cash vouchers, and other rewards.
The opening will also see the launch of MrBeast's snack brand, Feastables, in Saudi Arabia.
Beast Land is a massive, 60,000 sqm entertainment zone set to open at Riyadh Season 2025 on November 13. Read more
TRAVEL
✨ Riyadh Air Opens First Luxury Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
Riyadh Air has inaugurated its first premium facility, the Hafawa Lounge, at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh.
Key Takeaways:
It is reserved exclusively for Riyadh Air's Business Elite and Business Class passengers.
Featuring The Café, a Buffet/Social Dining area, and an Executive Dining area with à la carte service and garden views.
It is reserved exclusively for Riyadh Air's Business Elite and Business Class passengers.
Riyadh Air has launched its debut premium facility, the 2,000 sqm Hafawa Lounge, at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Read more
TRAVEL
✨ Saudi Arabia Allows All Valid Visa Holders to Perform Umrah
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a major policy reform allowing all holders of valid entry visas—including tourism, work, transit, and family visas—to perform Umrah.
Key Takeaways:
Pilgrims must secure confirmed accommodation and pre-arrange transportation.
The reform is designed to make the pilgrimage easier by eliminating complex paperwork and providing instant approvals through the digital system.
The new policy eliminates the requirement for a specific Umrah visa. Anyone holding a valid visa to enter Saudi Arabia can now also perform the minor pilgrimage.
Saudi Arabia has implemented a groundbreaking reform allowing holders of virtually all valid entry visas (tourism, work, transit, family) to perform Umrah, replacing the need for a dedicated Umrah visa.. Read more
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