Saudi Arabia to Host First MIPIM Middle East in Riyadh

The Saudi Investment Promotion Authority (SIPA) has endorsed the launch of MIPIM Middle East, which will take place from October 20–21, 2026, at the The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.

MIPIM Middle East is being launched by RX, a global leader in events and exhibitions and the organiser of the internationally recognised MIPIM. The new event will bring together international investors, policymakers, developers and project owners from across the region, positioning Riyadh as a key hub for global investment and deal-making.

The event reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to attract foreign investment and accelerate growth in real estate and infrastructure, in line with Vision 2030 goals.

The announcement comes as Invest Saudi prepares to participate once again in MIPIM Cannes in March 2026. The Kingdom is expected to showcase investment opportunities worth billions of dollars and highlight its landmark foreign ownership law, which allows non-Saudi companies and individuals to own residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural properties in designated zones.

Invest Saudi’s presence at MIPIM 2026 marks ten years of progress under Vision 2030 and underlines Saudi Arabia’s transformation into a globally competitive investment destination. The new property ownership framework is seen as a major step toward attracting long-term international partnerships.

Saudi Arabia’s preparations to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh and the FIFA World Cup 2034 are also driving increased demand for investments in real estate, infrastructure, tourism and smart city projects. At MIPIM, Saudi officials will provide updates on these developments and present new opportunities to global investors.

MIPIM Middle East builds on the long-standing success of MIPIM’s flagship event in Cannes and MIPIM Asia in Hong Kong. Together, these exhibitions attract more than 20,000 delegates from around 100 countries, including real estate leaders, city officials, ministers and investors representing over $4 trillion in capital.

In recent years, Middle Eastern participation at MIPIM has grown significantly, with delegations from Saudi Arabia and across the GCC presenting major real estate and infrastructure projects. The launch of MIPIM Middle East highlights the region’s rising global profile as a leading investment destination.

Vasyl Zhygalo, Managing Director for the Middle East and Emerging Markets at RX, described SIPA’s endorsement as a key milestone, noting that Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC are entering a period of unprecedented development.