Saudi Arabia’s capital is set to become the hub for environmental innovation as IFAT Saudi Arabia makes its debut from January 26 to 28, 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Centre.

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed the 15 finalists for the inaugural Middle East Award, showcasing the most transformative and socially impactful new architecture across the Gulf (GCC).

Ras Al Khaimah is set to take centre stage as the UAE reinforces its position as a magnet for global real estate investment with the inaugural International Real Estate Investment Summit (IREIS), scheduled for October 30 and 31, 2025.

The Rimini Expo Centre in Italy will host Ecomondo 2025 from November 4 to 7 bringing together companies, researchers and policymakers for one of Europe’s largest events on the circular, green and blue economies.

Experts stressed the need to align national plans, simplify regulations, and enhance collaboration between government agencies and the private sector to ensure efficient spending and sustainable development at the Global Infrastructure Forum in Riyadh last month.

More than 200 local and international entities representing over 20 countries will participate in the second Saudi International Rail, scheduled to take place on October 19 and 20 at the Roshn Front, Riyadh. The event will be held under the patronage of Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser, said a Saudi Press Agency report.

OCTOBER 1-2: Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF), Al Malfa Hall – MiSK City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. www.sgbf.sa/ 6-8: Home and Building Expo, Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman. www.omanhome-building.com/ 12-14: Big 5 Construct Qatar, Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), Doha, Qatar. www.big5constructqatar.