Economy & Business
Business news, economic analysis, fintech innovations, startup ecosystems, and market trends shaping Saudi Arabia's digital economy and Vision 2030.
Sandisk Unveils New High-Endurance NAS SSD Storage Lineup
Sandisk has launched the SANDISK NAS 600 SATA and NAS 800 NVMe SSDs, delivering high endurance storage for multi-user business environments.
Ahmad Abu Zannad Releases AdEntity Book on Advertising and Identity
Ahmad Abu Zannad has launched his new book examining how advertising and automated algorithms shape modern human identity and cultural evolution.
Bupa Arabia Renews Media Sponsorship Partnership with Thmanyah for Saudi Football Coverage
Bupa Arabia has renewed its partnership with SRMG subsidiary Thmanyah to sponsor Saudi football broadcasts and promote healthy lifestyles.
Legend Robot to Showcase Construction Spraying Technology at Big 5 Saudi
Legend Robot will demonstrate its autonomous painting systems and regional project results at the Big 5 Construct Saudi exhibition in Riyadh.
Global AI Developments: Robotics Benchmarks and Agent Advancements
A daily roundup covering Galbot robotics, NVIDIA ARC-AGI-3 benchmark results, Anthropic Fable demand, and the latest hardware updates.
LEAP26 to Host Esports 2.0 Panel on Industry Growth and Operations
ESL FACEIT Group CEO Niccolo Maisto will lead the Esports 2.0 panel at LEAP26 on August 31, discussing the operational evolution of competitive gaming.
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e& UAE Launches Business Pro AI Plans Bundled with Microsoft Copilot
e& UAE has introduced Business Pro AI plans featuring business fibre connectivity bundled with Microsoft Copilot at no extra cost for commercial clients.
Extend Consolidates Four Marketing Agencies Under Single Brand
Extend has integrated Lavad, Spex, FoodiesBlock, and World Edge under its primary brand to unite marketing services through its CIP technology platform.
The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing Unite in Jeddah for 2026 Edition
The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing will co-locate in Jeddah from September 27 to 29, 2026, hosting over 1,000 exhibitors from 50 countries.
Fintech XSquare Closes Pre-Seed Round to Enter Saudi B2B Payments Market
XSquare has raised a pre-Seed investment round from Raed Ventures, 500 Global, and Oraseya Capital to launch B2B payment operations in Saudi Arabia.
Esports World Cup Concludes 2026 Paris Edition with All Gamers Victory
The Esports World Cup concluded its 2026 Paris edition with All Gamers taking the club championship title ahead of Team Falcons.
Saudi Communications Minister Meets Riot Games CEO in Paris to Discuss Gaming Sector Growth
Saudi Minister Eng. Abdullah Alswaha met with Riot Games CEO Dylan Jadeja in Paris to discuss game development and expanding player experiences.
stc Group Concludes Esports World Cup 2026 Partnership as Paris Hosts Grand Final
stc group concludes its third year as Founding Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 as the Paris grand final draws over 2,000 players and 200 clubs.
Ericsson Presents 5G Advanced and AI Network Solutions at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
Ericsson will showcase 5G Advanced, AI automation, and mission-critical connectivity at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3.
Tourism Development Fund Names Mashail Mohammed Alkarni as Official Spokesperson
The Tourism Development Fund has named Mashail Mohammed Alkarni as official spokesperson to oversee media engagement and strengthen institutional communications.
SharkNinja Launches Shark ChillPill 3-in-1 Cooling System in Saudi Arabia
SharkNinja has launched the Shark ChillPill personal cooling device in Saudi Arabia, featuring three cooling modes and up to 11 hours of battery life.
Global Investors Managing $14.3 Trillion Gather for LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
More than 1,000 investors representing $14.3 trillion in assets under management will convene in Riyadh for the fifth edition of the LEAP tech conference.
Budget Saudi Launches Auto World Into Short-Term Car Rental Market
Budget Saudi has launched short-term car rental services for individuals through Auto World, expanding its fleet operations ahead of major international events.
Communications, Space and Technology Commission Releases Fifth Edition of Sustainability Report
Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission has published the fifth edition of its sustainability report covering telecom and space sectors.
Saudi Minister of Communications Discusses AI with Sony Leadership in Paris
Saudi Minister Eng. Abdullah Alswaha met Sony Group CEO Hiroki Totoki in Paris to discuss AI tools for digital creators.
DataFlow Partners With MediLearning to Distribute Accredited Healthcare Courses Across GCC
DataFlow and MediLearning have partnered to deliver 70+ DHA-accredited CPD and CME courses to healthcare professionals across the GCC via TrueProfile.io.
Chargebacks911 Report Highlights Internal Fraud Risks Across Global Merchants
A study by Chargebacks911 shows that nearly one in four merchants experiences internal fraud, while over half fail to monitor internal dispute actions.