PIF’s sarcc acquires Riyadh residential resort for SR2.5bn

Salama bin Melahi bin Saidan, chairman of Al-Nakhla Investment, and Mark Taylor, CEO of sarcc, at the signing ceremony.
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Updated 20 January 2025
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PIF’s sarcc acquires Riyadh residential resort for SR2.5bn

Smart Accommodation for Residential Complexes Company, a PIF company, has successfully acquired the prominent Al-Nakhla Residential Resort in Riyadh for SR2.5 billion ($667 million).

This pivotal deal reflects sarcc’s alignment with PIF’s broader strategy, which directly supports Vision 2030. Through this move, sarcc is transforming employee accommodation in Saudi Arabia and reaffirming its mission to transform living spaces into innovative, world-class communities that foster professional success and enhance well-being. 

Following the acquisition, sarcc has entered into a comprehensive resort management agreement with Al-Nakhla Investment to ensure continued operational excellence in leasing, marketing, and maintenance.

Mark Taylor, CEO of sarcc, said: “The acquisition of Al-Nakhla Residential Resort and our partnership with Al-Nakhla Investment Company represents a pivotal moment for sarcc as we aim to set new benchmarks in residential excellence. The resort’s exceptional facilities and award-winning reputation align seamlessly with our vision to create vibrant communities that enhance quality of life.”

Salama bin Melahi bin Saidan, chairman of Al-Nakhla Investment, added: “We are proud to collaborate with sarcc in its mission to revolutionize the employee accommodation sector.”

By leveraging our expertise, we aim to elevate operational standards and provide an unmatched living experience for Al-Nakhla residents.”

Al-Nakhla Residential Resort is known for its luxurious design, strategic location in Northern Riyadh, and world-class amenities. sarcc is committed to maintaining the resort’s reputation as a premier residential destination for senior management professionals, seeking to fulfill its promise of providing safe and secure living spaces that enhance the well-being and productivity of Saudi Arabia’s talent. Furthermore, the company remains dedicated to contributing to Saudi Arabia’s local content by partnering with local players to deliver exceptional employee accommodation facilities.


25,000 attend Social Development Bank’s DeveGO25 forum

Updated 27 December 2025
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25,000 attend Social Development Bank’s DeveGO25 forum

The Social Development Bank concluded the second edition of the Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices Forum — DeveGo 2025 — announcing the achievement of high-impact outcomes that further reinforced the forum’s position as the largest national platform in the region dedicated to entrepreneurship, innovation, and freelance work in Saudi Arabia and beyond. 

The forum witnessed broad participation from local and international experts, investors, entrepreneurs, and representatives of local, regional, and international institutions.

Over three days at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, the forum drew 25,000 participants and visitors, who benefited from over 45 specialized workshops and over 2500 advisory sessions delivered by more than 70 consultants and experts. 

The sessions covered key areas including entrepreneurial planning, business models, venture capital, digital platforms, freelancing, and emerging technologies. 

The forum also featured 20 panel discussions with leading local and international speakers, addressing major global trends in entrepreneurship, including the future of artificial intelligence, the creative economy, digital transformation, and venture investment. 

The forum saw the launch of the Saudi Empretec Fellowship, in the presence of Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development. 

The partners in success within the Social Responsibility Portfolio supporting entrepreneurs were honored. 

It also saw the honoring of 13 winners of the Handicrafts Competition, representing various regions of the Kingdom, the announcement of winners of the Salam Award for Promising Projects, and the recognition of leading entrepreneurial projects fund under the Enterprises Track. 

In addition, the NEXT UP Challenge concluded on the third day of the forum with 20 startups presenting their projects to more than 500 investors, enhancing opportunities for networking and partnership building.

As part of efforts to strengthen the support ecosystem, the forum witnessed the signing of 51 agreements, along with the launch of a suite of new financing products. These included the Capital Expansion Product with a ceiling of up to SR10 million, the Payroll Product with a ceiling of SR2 million, and the Rental Product with a ceiling of SR1.5 million, aimed at supporting enterprises in asset development and covering operational costs. 

This reflects the bank’s direction toward offering more specialized financing tools that respond effectively to market needs.

The forum concluded by reaffirming its role as a unifying national platform for entrepreneurship, where accompanying activities and events provided direct engagement opportunities between entrepreneurs, investors, and experts. 

The forum also highlighted success stories and practical experiences that reflect the scale of entrepreneurial momentum in the Kingdom and the growing role of the Social Development Bank in supporting a national economy driven by innovation and knowledge.