Blacklane Partners with Lucid to Deliver Premium Electric Mobility Across Saudi Arabia Blacklane, a global premium chauffeur service, and Lucid Group, a leading manufacturer of advanced electric vehicles, have announced a strategic partnership to expand sustainable, high-end transportation solutions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
AI Breakthrough Set to Modernise UK Planning System and Accelerate Homebuilding The UK Government, in collaboration with Google, has launched Extract, an AI-powered assistant designed to modernize England’s planning system and accelerate the delivery of 1.5 million new homes under the Plan for Change.
NEOM Port Advances Global Trade with Smart Cranes & 2026 Terminal 1 Launch The Port of NEOM, a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, has marked a significant milestone with the arrival of the Kingdom’s first fully automated, remote-controlled Ship-To-Shore (STS) and Electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry (eRTG) cranes.
Diriyah Company and Kakao Mobility Partner for Smart Mobility Solutions Diriyah Company, a key player in Saudi Arabia’s cultural and urban development, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Kakao Mobility to advance innovative mobility technologies for the first phase of the Diriyah giga project.
UK Targets 1.5M New Homes with Bold Planning Reforms and SME Boost The UK government has introduced sweeping reforms to streamline planning rules, reduce regulatory burdens, and provide financial support for SME housebuilders, aiming to accelerate the construction of thousands of homes and meet the Plan for Change target of 1.5m new homes.
Uber and Abdul Latif Jameel to Launch Scalable AV Platform in Saudi Arabia Abdul Latif Jameel and Uber Technologies, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a scalable, next-generation fleet operations platform, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals of socioeconomic growth and economic diversification.
Savills Expands Property Management Platform Across Nordics and CEE Savills, a global leader in real estate services, has announced the expansion of its coordinated property management platform across the Nordics, encompassing Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
SAPTCO & JTC Launch New Phase of Public Bus Project to Advance Sustainable Mobility Jeddah Governorate has announced a significant new phase of its public bus transport project, marking a milestone in sustainable urban development.
Top 10 UK's PropTech Startups Revolutionising Real Estate in 2025 The UK’s real estate sector is in the midst of a digital revolution, with PropTech startups leading the charge.
New Hyundai-PIF Plant to Produce 50,000 Vehicles Annually in Saudi Arabia Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East (HMMME), a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Hyundai Motor Company, marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for its first manufacturing plant in the Middle East.
TGA and Uber Collaborate to Launch Smart Mobility Solutions in Saudi Arabia The Transport General Authority (TGA) of Saudi Arabia and Uber Technologies have formalized a strategic partnership to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s pursuit of innovative mobility solutions.
London Tops Global Rankings for Private Wealth Real Estate Investment According to JLL’s Private Wealth Tracker 2025 report, the United Kingdom continues to assert its global leadership in commercial real estate (CRE) investment, driven increasingly by private wealth.
UK Planning Reforms to Generate £7.5 Billion Growth and Deliver 1.5 Million Homes The United Kingdom is preparing for significant economic growth through sweeping planning reforms outlined in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, according to its Impact Assessment published on 29 April 2025.
Mercedes-Benz and Juffali Automotive Partner with EVIQ to Advance Electric Mobility in Saudi Arabia Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East, in collaboration with Juffali Automotive Company (JACO), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EVIQ, Saudi Arabia’s leading electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure provider, to enhance the Kingdom’s sustainable mobility ecosystem.
Saudi Ports Authority & Sultan Logistics to Develop $79M Logistics Zone at King Abdulaziz Port The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed a SAR 200m contract with Sultan Logistics to establish a new logistics zone at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, marking a significant step in enhancing the Kingdom’s logistics infrastructure.
