Economy & Business
Business news, economic analysis, fintech innovations, startup ecosystems, and market trends shaping Saudi Arabia's digital economy and Vision 2030.
UiPath Launches UiPath Maestro Flow for Developer-First Agent Orchestration
UiPath has introduced UiPath Maestro Flow, a developer-first orchestration canvas that allows teams to build and govern automated business processes using coding agents.
Najm and Solera Form Strategic Partnership to Modernize Motor Insurance Claims in Saudi Arabia
Najm for Insurance Services and Solera have partnered to deploy automated claims processing and digital vehicle management tools across Saudi Arabia.
SDAIA Academy Qualifies Over 500 Specialists in Advanced Data Engineering for AI
SDAIA Academy has qualified over 500 specialists in advanced data engineering to support national digital transformation and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Saudi Startup AILA Secures $3 Million Seed Round to Expand AI Learning Platform
Saudi EdTech startup AILA has secured $3 million in seed funding led by Rua Growth Fund to expand its AI learning software across the region.
Kaspersky Records 4.7 Million Cyberattacks Disguised as Workplace Software
Kaspersky detected over 4.7 million cyberattacks disguised as workplace applications, with Zoom and Outlook representing the most frequently impersonated tools.
SNB Group Introduces World Legend Mastercard for Private Banking
SNB Group has partnered with Mastercard to launch the first World Legend Mastercard in the MENA region, offering private banking clients exclusive travel and lifestyle benefits.
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Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Ford Hosts Art Exhibition in Abha
Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Ford hosted the Where Beauty Tells Its Tale art exhibition in Abha, showcasing Asir artists through the Darb Al Fan Program.
HONOR Launches 13-Inch Pad X9b Max Tablet in Saudi Arabia
HONOR has released the HONOR Pad X9b Max in Saudi Arabia featuring a 13-inch 120Hz screen, 10100mAh battery, and prices starting from 999 SAR.
LG Accelerates Robotics Collaboration With NVIDIA at New Seoul Data Factory
LG Electronics met with NVIDIA officials at its new Seoul Data Factory to accelerate joint robotics development and expand its physical AI learning infrastructure.
HUAWEI AppGallery and Hamat Conclude AGC Esports Carnival Season 2 in Riyadh
HUAWEI AppGallery and Hamat welcomed 8,000 visitors to Riyadh Park Mall for Season 2 of the esports carnival, featuring SAR 200,000 in prizes.
Illumio Ranked as Leader in Microsegmentation Solutions Report
Illumio earned top scores across Strategy and Current Offering categories in the Forrester Wave Q3 2026 report for microsegmentation technology.
Genetec Identifies Access Control as a Governance and Cybersecurity Priority in the Middle East
Genetec highlights how access control in the Middle East has evolved from door management into a core governance and cybersecurity priority.
EDECS Wins DP World Contract to Modernize Dar es Salaam Port Terminal 1
EDECS Group has secured a DP World contract to redevelop 90,000 square meters across seven operational yards at Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Port Terminal 1.
HeyBreez Secures $2.5 Million in Seed Funding to Scale Enterprise Voice AI Infrastructure
HeyBreez has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by Lunara Partners. The investment will accelerate development of its operational enterprise voice AI platform.
Apple Overhauls EU App Store Fees and Eases Rules for Alternative Stores
Apple restructured its EU App Store fees, replacing per-install charges with a 5% commission on outside distributions and easing marketplace rules.
Saudi Digital Economy Expands Through Infrastructure and Global Tech Partnerships
Saudi Arabia has expanded its data center capacity to over 467 megawatts and attracted major cloud providers, driving national digital economy goals.
Trendyol Introduces Expanded Program and Dedicated Page for Saudi Sellers
Trendyol launched an expanded support initiative for Saudi SMEs, providing a 40 percent commission discount, free ad credits, and field training teams.
Investigation Links Amazon Facility to Destructive Scanning of Rare Books for Model Development
An investigative report reveals Amazon is buying and destructively scanning rare books at a Nevada facility to train language models.
Ministry of Justice Launches Early Settlement Service on Najiz
The Saudi Ministry of Justice has launched a new digital service on Najiz to resolve financial disputes through flexible, automated settlement options.
Saudi Central Bank Raises US Investments 61% to Focus on AI
The Saudi Central Bank increased its US investments by 61.4% to $7.63 billion in Q2 2026, focusing heavily on artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks.
Azm Saudi Launches AI Employee Agents Across Five Job Roles
Azm Saudi has launched AI employee agents across five job roles, boosting operational efficiency by over 30% on its private infrastructure.
Microsoft Arabia President Outlines Strategic AI Priorities for Saudi Arabia
Microsoft Arabia President Ayman Al-Ghamdi outlines the company’s strategic priorities to transition Saudi organizations from AI experimentation to practical business outcomes.