Soft opening of Centro Olaya by Rotana in Riyadh

Centro Olaya by Rotana features 156 rooms and studios, two restaurants, meeting rooms and recreational facilities such as a rooftop pool, gym and massage treatment services.
Updated 18 November 2018
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Soft opening of Centro Olaya by Rotana in Riyadh

Rotana, a hotel management company in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has announced the soft opening of its third hotel in Riyadh, Centro Olaya by Rotana.

It is the sixth Rotana hotel in Saudi Arabia and the second in Riyadh to open under the “Centro by Rotana” brand.

Tamer Saleh, general manager of Centro Olaya by Rotana, brings to the new property more than 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a proven track record of success at international hotels and resorts in Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

The new hotel is located in the heart of Riyadh with easy access to the capital’s main business centers, leisure attractions and the vibrant shopping district.

Centro Olaya by Rotana features 156 rooms and studios, two restaurants, meeting rooms and recreational facilities such as a rooftop pool, gym and massage treatment services.

“Centro Olaya adds a new and modern dimension to the ‘Centro by Rotana’ brand, which has already established itself for its innovative contribution to the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia, aligned with the goal of Vision 2030 to make travel and tourism a key part of the Kingdom’s economic diversification,” the hotel said in a statement.


Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment projects worth SR8bn launched in Makkah

Updated 19 February 2026
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Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment projects worth SR8bn launched in Makkah

Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company has announced the launch of several real estate projects belonging to the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment system in Makkah, with a total investment exceeding SR8 billion ($2.1 billion). These projects include commercial, residential, and hospitality developments, as well as strategic land plots, as part of the company’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s real estate sector and enhancing the quality of life in the holy city.

The announcement was made during a field tour by a delegation of high-level officials including Saleh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites; Ihsan Bafakih, chairman of the board of directors of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Haitham Al-Fayez, chairman of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Moath Al-Mukhudub, managing director and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company; and Anas Mansour Abadi, CEO of real estate at Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company and representative of the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment, alongside members of the board of directors of both the holding and real estate companies and the executive team.

The tour included the launch of the Tilal Towers project, with an investment value of SR2 billion, featuring more than 2,500 hotel rooms, strengthening the hospitality sector in Makkah.

The delegation also visited the Tilal Village project, valued at SR2.8 billion. It is one of the prominent qualitative projects within the hospitality ecosystem in Makkah.

Furthermore, the visit covered the residential buildings within Tilal Village, comprising 828 units, with an investment of SR800 million. The delegation inspected the specialized hospital, medical complex housing, and the office and commercial plazas.

During the tour, a contract was signed for the Al-Rajhi Center project, valued at SR250 million, as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.

The inspection also included the Al-Ukayshiyyah land, spanning 4 million square meters, and the Al-Ghazzawi project land, valued at SR250 million.

The tour concluded with prayers at the Aisha Al-Rajhi Mosque, the second-largest mosque in Makkah after the Grand Mosque, with a capacity for 50,000 worshippers.

This visit underscores the importance of these investments, which represent a clear direction toward enhancing the management of the endowment’s assets through diversification, redevelopment, and strategic expansion, in line with the development goals of the Makkah city and Saudi Vision 2030.

Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate, a subsidiary of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company, continues to provide innovative solutions to elevate the real estate sector to international standards.