Nour Elotaiby

MENA capital markets recorded 10 IPOs raising $1.7B in Q4 2025, with Saudi Arabia leading activity through six listings totaling $561.6M.

Vertiv introduces the PowerUPS 200 Series, a new generation of compact UPS systems for homes and businesses across EMEA, featuring user-replaceable batteries and USB charging ports.

LG Electronics reports record $61.9 billion revenue for 2025, marking second consecutive year of historic growth with Home Appliance and Vehicle Solutions achieving decade-long expansion.

Saudi Water Authority partners with IBM to launch the AI-powered H2O Platform, transforming water management across the Kingdom with advanced generative AI and hybrid cloud technologies.

Careem officially launches on Huawei AppGallery, bringing its comprehensive super app services to 90 million users across the Middle East with enhanced performance and security.

Umm Al Qura launches unified digital platform for Masar Destination developers at Future Real Estate Forum 2026, enhancing transparency in Makkah’s largest urban project.

LG Electronics unveils its AI in Action strategy featuring the CLOiD home robot, ultra-slim OLED evo W6 TV, and conversational AI appliances at World Premiere 2026.

The Fursati 5 Hackathon zone in Qassim attracts innovators to transform technical challenges into practical solutions. The event runs until January 31, 2026, at King Khalid Cultural Center.

Vertiv launches its 2026 AI Innovation Roadshow in Riyadh, partnering with Uptime Institute to showcase advanced infrastructure solutions for AI and high-performance computing deployments.

SDAIA unveils the second edition of its National Academic Framework for Data and AI programs at ICAN 2026, establishing unified standards for higher education excellence.

SDAIA unveils Athka X, Saudi Arabia’s first national platform for AI and data training, during ICAN 2026 conference with partnerships from Microsoft, IBM, and leading global tech firms.

Social Development Bank joins Forsaty 5 forum as strategic partner, offering workshops, mentorship, and the Jadathon challenge to empower Qassim’s young entrepreneurs.

Snap Inc. and Business of Fashion unveil groundbreaking report on GCC fashion and beauty trends, highlighting how AR and cultural storytelling are reshaping luxury consumer engagement.

Omnix International partners with Eagle Point Software to deliver localized applied learning solutions that accelerate digital construction adoption across the GCC region.

PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey reveals 94% of Saudi Arabia CEOs are confident in economic growth, with strong focus on AI adoption and strategic acquisitions under Vision 2030.

Oracle launches its global AI World Tour 2026 from Riyadh, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a leading AI economy and supporting Vision 2030 objectives.

Human Capacity Development Program partners with SDAIA to enhance knowledge content at ICAN 2026, the international conference on AI and data capacity building in Riyadh.

SAP outlines AI adoption priorities for Saudi enterprises as data sovereignty and governance frameworks become critical for responsible scaling aligned with Vision 2030 goals.

IKEA Saudi Arabia signs three-year agreement with HITEK AI to deploy SAFETEK digital platform, advancing HSSE governance across Kingdom and Bahrain operations.

Global tech giants including Amazon, IBM, and PWC led specialized AI workshops at ICAN 2026 in Riyadh, focusing on capacity building, agentic AI, and national talent development.

IFAT Saudi Arabia opens in Riyadh with record 450+ exhibitors, marking the biggest launch in the event’s 60-year history and showcasing environmental innovations supporting Vision 2030.

Kaspersky research reveals nearly 90% of organizations prefer outsourced or hybrid SOC models, driven by the need for 24/7 protection and access to advanced cybersecurity expertise.