The Riyadh Mandate: How Saudi Arabia Forced 500 Multinationals to Move Their Headquarters
Saudi Arabia told the world's largest companies: move your regional headquarters to Riyadh or lose government contracts. Over 500 multinationals complied. The mandate is reshaping Gulf power dynamics and turning Riyadh into a global business capital.
New Murabba
A 19-square-kilometre mixed-use megaproject in northwestern Riyadh developed by PIF, anchored by The Mukaab landmark cube structure. Updated for 2026.
The Mukaab: Inside Saudi Arabia's $50 Billion Cube and Why It Was Suspended
The definitive analysis of The Mukaab — the 400-metre cube at the centre of Saudi Arabia's New Murabba megaproject. Why construction was suspended, what it signals for Vision 2030, and what comes next for the world's most ambitious building.
Cities and Urban Development
Analysis of Saudi Arabia's urban transformation agenda under Vision 2030, targeting three cities in the global top 100 liveability rankings through landmark infrastructure projects including the Riyadh Metro, King Salman Park, and comprehensive municipal modernisation programmes.
Gap Alert: Saudi Cities in Global Top 100
Assessing Saudi Arabia's goal to place three cities in global top 100 rankings by 2030, evaluating Riyadh and Jeddah.
Jeddah Tower: The World's First Kilometre-High Skyscraper
An institutional analysis of Jeddah Tower, the supertall skyscraper under construction in Jeddah Economic City designed to exceed one kilometre in height, examining its engineering ambitions, construction timeline, and role within Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 urban development strategy.
Priority Scorecard: Cities and Urban Environment
Scorecard tracking Saudi Vision 2030 urban development including smart city initiatives, NEOM, and environmental quality.
Smart City Technology Investment
Guide to smart city technology investment in Saudi Arabia covering IoT, digital twins, smart mobility, and NEOM under Vision 2030.
Three Saudi Cities in Global Top 100 — Progress Tracker
Track Saudi Arabia's ambition to place three cities among the world's top 100 liveable cities by 2030, with Riyadh leading progress.