Economy & Business
Business news, economic analysis, fintech innovations, startup ecosystems, and market trends shaping Saudi Arabia's digital economy and Vision 2030.

Sennheiser Announces November Discounts on Select Audio Gear in Saudi Arabia
Sennheiser has reduced prices by up to 30% on select headphones on Amazon.sa during November 2026 sales periods in Saudi Arabia.

Ziina Partners With Skrooge to Automate Business Accounting in the UAE
Ziina and skrooge.ai have partnered to connect payment processing with automated bookkeeping tools for commercial operators in the UAE.

HONOR X9e Pro Highlights Durability to Tackle Hidden Smartphone Repair Costs
HONOR introduces durability features on the HONOR X9e Pro to counter common screen repair costs, water exposure risks, and unexpected downtime.

Dubai Future Foundation and DP World Partner on Autonomous Logistics
Dubai Future Foundation and DP World have partnered through the SHIFFT venture to deploy self-driving transport systems starting at Jebel Ali Port.

Cyberport Venture Forum 2026 Concludes With 600 Deal Flows and Global Partnerships
The Cyberport Venture Forum 2026 recorded over 600 deal flows and drew 2,800 attendees, securing cross-border pacts with Gobi Partners and Thailand’s NIA.

Arabsat and etisalat Partner to Launch DTH Bouquet on BADR-8 Satellite
ARABSAT and etisalat have partnered to deploy a new DTH broadcast bouquet on the BADR-8 satellite, operating from the TAS Earth Station in Sharjah.

e-Crime Bureau Signs Cybersecurity Partnership With Smart Africa
e-Crime Bureau has partnered with Smart Africa to boost digital defense capabilities and connect Gulf investments with African infrastructure projects.

Deloitte Middle East Launches Finance Day 2026 to Address Technology and Strategy in Regional Finance
Deloitte Middle East launched Finance Day 2026 across GCC markets, convening financial executives to discuss artificial intelligence and corporate strategy.

Salesforce Records Rapid Enterprise Adoption as Coworker Usage Climbs 21x
Salesforce announced that Agentforce Coworker usage climbed 21x in three months, surpassing 185,000 corporate users as regional AI adoption accelerates.

specialized by stc Secures Two Global Business Outlook Awards 2026
specialized by stc secured two honors at the Global Business Outlook Awards 2026, recognizing achievements in mission-critical telecom services.
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Ford Everest V6 Arrives at Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors in Saudi Arabia
Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors has introduced the Ford Everest V6 in Saudi Arabia, offering seven seats and a 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine.

Kaspersky Uncovers Growing Links Between Hacktivists and DDoS Attack Providers
Kaspersky research reveals that hacktivist groups are increasingly using commercial DDoS providers to expand political attack operations.

Saudi ICT Deals and Policy: Major AI Investments and Cloud Infrastructure Contracts for Week 45
Saudi Arabia recorded major ICT deals in week 45 of 2026, featuring a $2.6 billion investment in HUMAIN and new data center contracts.

Moscow International Game Week Concludes with Counter-Strike 2 Finals
Four esports rosters reached the Counter-Strike 2 Finals in Moscow, competing for ranking points alongside global industry delegates from Qatar and Türkiye.

Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College Chairs Second IERC Conference in Cairo
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College chaired the second International Entrepreneurship Research Conference in Cairo, gathering global experts across six academic tracks.

Wallan Trading Opens New Renault Showroom in Khamis Mushait
Wallan Trading has inaugurated an 870-square-meter Renault showroom in Khamis Mushait, housing up to 10 vehicles on King Fahd Sub-Road.

Petromin Energy Inaugurates Learning Center in Jeddah for Station Operations
Petromin Energy inaugurated its new specialized Learning Center in Jeddah to provide operational, safety, and leadership training across its fuel station network.

Al Hilal Group Unveils Tech Arabia to Expand Regional Technology Coverage
Al Hilal Group announced the introduction of Tech Arabia, an online IT news publication covering enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

LG Electronics Signs Major Supply Deal for North American Data Centers
LG Electronics has signed a supply agreement with AIR Control Concepts to provide cooling equipment for North American AI data centers exceeding 5GW capacity.

Saudi 5G Home Internet Matches Fiber at Peak but Trails on Everyday Speed, Ookla Finds
Saudi Arabia’s 5G home internet, sold as fixed wireless access (FWA), reaches around 400 Mbps at the 90th percentile, level with wired broadband, but the typical Saudi FWA user sees a median download speed of 93 Mbps, about half the 173–186 Mbps of wired connections, according to a new report from Ookla, the company behind […]

Honeywell Deploys Thermal Response Module at Equinix Data Center
Honeywell Aerospace has tested its Thermal Response Module at the Equinix Co-Innovation Facility to stabilize temperatures in liquid-cooled AI data centers.

Mashreq Deploys Generative AI With Clari5 for Banking Fraud Detection
Mashreq has launched generative AI capabilities with Clari5 to enhance fraud risk management and analyst productivity across its banking operations.
