Mohamed Ghamdi

Coursera’s Job Skills Report 2026 shows Generative AI skills enrollment in Saudi Arabia surged 312% year-over-year, with Business Management and Product Management also seeing rapid growth.

Epic Games launches Lantern Fest 2026 in Fortnite, introducing 8-player Reload teams and a MENA developer showcase running through March 18.

The Saudi Data and AI Authority is deploying AI and data technologies across the Kingdom’s ports and holy sites during Ramadan 2026 to support Umrah performers. The Tawakkalna app and crowd management algorithms are central to this effort.

IFA Berlin 2026 opens call for session proposals with five content tracks until March 27, featuring diverse formats from talks to masterclasses for the September event.

NTT DATA and Saal.ai announced a strategic collaboration to deliver Enterprise AI Solutions and infrastructure for organizations in the region, combining UAE-developed AI products with global delivery capabilities.

RH Aero opens 2,800-square-meter service center at Dubai South’s aerospace hub, providing Ground Support Equipment and tooling services across Middle East, Africa, and India.

PwC Middle East report states Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy, now 56% of GDP, is entering an export-driven growth phase focused on competitiveness and productivity.

Moody’s Corporation establishes regional headquarters in Riyadh, expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia to support capital market development and Vision 2030 initiatives.

Kaspersky signed a cooperation agreement with Qassim University to enhance cybersecurity education and professional training for students and faculty members in Saudi Arabia.

Mastercard and Google launched Google Pay for cardholders in Saudi Arabia, enabling contactless payments via Android smartphones with tokenization security technology.

EY KSA and Microsoft announced a collaboration to deliver consulting services through EY Studio+ in Saudi Arabia, combining industry expertise with AI and cloud technologies.

Arthur D. Little study reveals culturally integrated hotels achieve 5% higher occupancy rates and superior guest satisfaction scores, with cultural tourism now representing 40% of global tourism revenues.

sarcc and MAWREF signed an agreement to develop a 12,000-bed worker accommodation project in North Riyadh with operations starting in Q1 2029.

Middle East M&A activity surged 33% in 2025 to 635 completed deals, driven by intra-regional transactions and renewed foreign investment confidence.

Cisco launches Silicon One G300, a 102.4 Tbps switching silicon for AI data centers, featuring liquid cooling and Intelligent Collective Networking technology.

Dubai-based Supy tripled revenue in 2025 while expanding to 42 countries. The AI-powered platform reduces restaurant food costs by 20% through automated inventory management.

JETOUR introduces PHEV models combining hybrid efficiency with off-road capability through 3DHT transmission technology and dual-motor architecture.

MBRF joins Makkah Halal Forum 2026 as Diamond Sponsor, reinforcing 50-year commitment to Saudi food security through expanded HPDC partnership and local production capabilities.

Saudi Arabia achieves 40% AI Leaders classification, matching global benchmarks with strategic investments in AI infrastructure and enterprise-wide implementation.

The award-winning Beatbot Sora 70 robotic pool cleaner is now available for purchase, offering complete four-zone automated cleaning for pools.

SBTS and ZIM Connections launch innovative travel eSIM service for global travelers, starting with Japan market and leveraging SoftBank’s network infrastructure.

Toyota launches the motorsport-inspired GR Corolla in the Middle East, featuring a 296 HP WRC-derived engine, GR-FOUR all-wheel drive, and track-tested performance engineering.