Argaam Weekend | Not just a transient stop

Not just a transient stop

22^ndNovember 2025

● Riyadh’s Rent Cap: The Saudi capital won’t be a transient stop for foreign talents
● Riyadh, Dubai and Cairo Property Developers Lead Diversification Drive by Going Global
● What It Really Takes to Build an AI Datacentre in Saudi Arabia

Topics of the Week

GCC Confectionery Industry Could be Bracing for Market Reshape

Highly skilled and talented workers from abroad are vital assets to the Saudi economy. We argue in this analysis that the latest decision to freeze rent in Riyadh for five years to tackle soaring property costs in the capital will help attract talents from around the world and relocate them from some regional hubs like Dubai.

Riyadh, Dubai and Cairo Property Developers Lead Diversification Drive by Going Global

Property developers from Riyadh, Dubai, and Cairo are progressively adopting a more global perspective, reflecting a thoughtful strategy aimed at managing risk through international diversification.
By extending their real estate portfolios beyond their local markets, these developers are well-positioned to mitigate uncertainties and reduce concentration risks associated with their domestic property sectors.

What It Really Takes to Build an AI Datacentre in Saudi Arabia

While it’s common to think about building a house or a gated compound, from securing land to laying down the foundation and installing fixtures, what if we told you that constructing a data centre in Saudi Arabia is just as much a monumental feat, if not much, much more.
In Saudi Arabia, or anywhere else in the world actually, building a state-of-the-art data centre isn’t simply about bricks and mortar; it’s a massive, capital-intensive operation.