Economy & Business
Business news, economic analysis, fintech innovations, startup ecosystems, and market trends shaping Saudi Arabia's digital economy and Vision 2030.
Liferay to Present Enterprise AI Hub and Data Platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
Liferay will showcase its AI Hub and Data Platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, focusing on low-code agent management and data governance for Saudi enterprises.
ARIS Showcases Process Context Platform for Enterprise AI at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
ARIS presents its process context platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, showing enterprises how to scale intelligent agents using governed operational data.
Nvidia to Raise AI Server Prices by Over 15 Percent for 2027 Shipments
Nvidia will raise AI server prices by more than 15 percent for shipments in 2027 amid climbing memory chip costs and sustained global infrastructure demand.
SDAIA Academy Opens Registration for September AI and Data Programs
SDAIA Academy has opened registration for its September training bootcamps in data science and artificial intelligence.
Saudi Arabia and France Deepen Tech Cooperation With Strategic AI and Infrastructure Agreements
Saudi Arabia and France signed major agreements in Paris covering artificial intelligence, quantum computing, Riyadh Metro expansion, and international investments.
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Pasqal and Eleven Ventures Form Joint Venture in Saudi Arabia
Pasqal and Eleven Ventures have created Pasqal Arabia to deploy neutral-atom quantum computing systems across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.
Saudi Communications and Space Authority Holds Session to Develop Space Startups
CST, MCIT, and NTDP hosted a workshop in Riyadh highlighting government initiatives to support capability development for Saudi space startups.
Nvidia Seeks $500 Billion in Third-Party Backing for Infrastructure Expansion
Nvidia is seeking $500 billion in institutional financing with Wall Street firms to fund global data center expansion and guarantee chip resale values.
SDAIA Announces Strategic Sponsorship for LEAP 2026 and DeepFest Partnership
SDAIA will serve as strategic sponsor for LEAP 2026 and principal partner for DeepFest in Riyadh, showcasing national data initiatives and AI solutions.
Saudi Digital Economy Prioritises Operational Resilience for Critical Systems
Saudi Arabia’s digital economy accounts for 15 percent of GDP, driving enterprises to prioritise operational resilience and hybrid cloud systems.
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Mindware to Showcase Enterprise AI and Cloud Solutions at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
Mindware announces its participation at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, presenting enterprise AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and intelligent infrastructure solutions.
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.
Big 5 Construct Saudi Opens in Riyadh with Focus on Core Construction Sectors
Big 5 Construct Saudi opens at Riyadh Front on 30 August 2026, hosting over 1,000 exhibitors across four specialized construction sectors.
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.
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.