Low-Carbon Aviation Materials: Almabani consortium won a major contract for King Salman International Airport in Riyadh to supply lower-carbon concrete using CarbonCure’s carbon mineralisation tech, with the project targeting LEED Platinum and renewable-focused design goals. Sustainable Cooling Tech: Jnayin Nourah Project at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University signed an MoU to pioneer open-space cooling geothermal district cooling in Riyadh, using PrimeLoop shallow geothermal technology to scale cooling capacity. Regenerative Tourism Milestone: Red Sea Global hit a new benchmark with five more Shura Island resorts earning LEED Platinum, bringing the total to 10 certified resorts powered by renewable energy and low-impact materials. Urban Green Space Investment: Madinah Municipality launched two Furas investment opportunities: a 25-year public park deal (over 21,000 sq m) and a 20-year warehouse project (12,530 sq m) to boost urban services and logistics. Agriculture & Circularity: AlUla rolled out its 2026–2027 Khairat AlUla season, supporting date and citrus production while recycling agricultural waste into organic compost as part of circular economy efforts. Heat & Energy Pressure in the Gulf: With Strait of Hormuz tensions flaring again, analysts warn oil demand and shipping flows are being hit—raising the stakes for regional energy stability and environmental spillover risks.