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Middle East RTD Tea Market to Grow 8.9 Percent a Year to 2031

The Middle East's ready-to-drink tea market is worth 227 million dollars in 2026, led by Saudi Arabia and growing fastest in Qatar, new market data shows.

Why Riyadh's Matcha Cafes Are Feeling Japan's Global Shortage

Japan's matcha shortage and price surge are reaching Riyadh, where matcha lattes now rival Arabic coffee across the city's fastest-growing cafe scene.

Al Hamadani Street Riyadh: A Commercial Corridor Between Two Districts

Al Hamadani Street runs along Riyadh's Al Sulaimaniyah-Al Olaya boundary, a commercial strip reshaped by the districts' fast-growing retail and dining scene.

Saudi Stopover Visa Opens Riyadh's Dining Scene to 96-Hour Travelers

Saudi Arabia's free 96-hour stopover visa lets travelers connecting through Riyadh leave the airport and explore the city's fast-growing dining and cafe scene.

King Salman International Airport's Third Runway Takes Shape in 2026

Saudi Arabia's King Salman International Airport advances its third runway and Terminal 6 build in 2026, growing capacity as Riyadh's aviation hub expands.

Low Sugar Bubble Tea Gains Ground in Riyadh Under Saudi Arabia's New Tax

Saudi Arabia's new sugar-based drink tax and a wave of reformulated menus, including from a chain with a Riyadh store, are pushing bubble tea toward less sugar.

ROSHN Front's Summer Splash Gives Riyadh Families a New Weekend Stop

Race Arabia's Summer Splash brought a 5 a.m. water run to ROSHN Front on July 25, part of the formula behind Riyadh's family weekend destinations.

Gulf Neighbors Tighten Single-Use Plastic Rules, Saudi Cafes Still Wait

UAE now bans plastic cups and cutlery, and Bahrain and Oman phase out plastic bags this year. Saudi Arabia regulates cup materials but has not banned them outright, with an outright ban only forecast for 2028 to 2030.

Riyadh's Night Cafes Stay Full as Summer's Hottest Weeks Peak

As Riyadh's hottest weeks of 2026 push highs past 49 degrees Celsius, night cafes fill later into the evening and a new rule eases 24-hour operating costs.

Tea's Antioxidants and L-Theanine: What the Research Actually Shows

New research on tea's catechin antioxidants and calming L-theanine compound gives Riyadh cafe-goers an evidence-based way to think about what is in their cup.

Ar Rabi Square Emerges as a North Riyadh Hub for Cafes and Growth

Riyadh real estate prices rose 4.2 percent as a SAR 1 billion business park opened in north Riyadh, adding to signs of steady growth around Ar Rabi Square.

Saudi Tourism 2026 Visitors Near 150 Million as Domestic Travel Leads

Saudi tourism visitors in 2026 track toward Vision 2030's 150 million target as domestic travel offsets fewer arrivals from abroad, reshaping Riyadh footfall.