Economy & Business
Business news, economic analysis, fintech innovations, startup ecosystems, and market trends shaping Saudi Arabia's digital economy and Vision 2030.
Durability Certification Expands to Mass-Market Smartphones
Smartphone durability certification is expanding into mass-market devices, bringing premium protection standards to more accessible price segments.
Help AG Achieves CyberForce SOC Certification for Managed Security
Help AG has achieved the CyberForce SOC certification from DESC, making it one of the first companies to complete all three CyberForce standards.
University of New Haven Riyadh Appoints Dr. Mohammed Alshagawi as Founding Campus Dean
Dr. Mohammed Alshagawi has been appointed as the founding Campus Dean of the University of New Haven – Riyadh ahead of its launch this fall.
Burson Acquires Cognitive AI Company Limbik to Integrate Decipher Platform
Burson has acquired cognitive AI company Limbik, bringing the Decipher predictive intelligence platform fully in-house to accelerate global communications technology.
SEVEN Tabuk Entertainment Destination Opens in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Entertainment Ventures has officially opened its second indoor entertainment destination, SEVEN Tabuk, featuring global attractions and local concepts.
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Insta360 Unveils X6 Action Camera with Compact Design and Larger Sony Sensors
Insta360 has launched the X6 action camera, featuring larger Sony sensors, 8K video at 50fps, and a more compact design with an OLED screen.
Al-Zahed Group Selects Snowflake Platform for Data and AI Initiatives
Al-Zahed Group has selected the Snowflake data platform to centralize its corporate data and accelerate its artificial intelligence initiatives.
Q and Margolis Healy Partner for Regional Data Center Infrastructure
Q and Margolis Healy Architecture have partnered to develop advanced data centers in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, and Europe to meet growing AI demands.
Saudi IT Leader Warns AI Adoption Outpaces Security Frameworks
A Saudi IT leader warns that rapid AI integration is outpacing cybersecurity frameworks, creating significant security vulnerabilities for organizations.
Saudi GPU Market Projected to Reach $252.4 Million by 2030
The Saudi GPU market is projected to grow from $77.3 million in 2025 to $252.4 million by 2030, driven by digital transformation and cloud investments.
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Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google must face thousands of consolidated user addiction lawsuits after a US appeals court rejected their Section 230 defense.
AI Newsrooms Break Technology Stories Faster Than Traditional Media
AI newsrooms are breaking major technology stories hours ahead of traditional journalists, signaling a shift in how digital news is produced and distributed.
Ooredoo Kuwait Deploys 5G Network Analytics for Smarter Operations
Ooredoo Kuwait has deployed the Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) to integrate advanced 5G network analytics into its core infrastructure.
DeepSeek Launches V4-Pro Out of Preview with Major Agent Upgrades
DeepSeek V4 Pro launches out of preview with massive upgrades to autonomous agent capabilities, flexible reasoning settings, and native OpenAI API support.
Middle East Organizations Lead Global AI Adoption Rates
A new study reveals that Middle East organizations are leading global rates of AI adoption as regional businesses accelerate their digital commerce strategies.
AI Reshapes Cybersecurity Threats and Attack Methods
A new report details how hackers use artificial intelligence to develop advanced attack tactics and exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities.
IBM Partners with OpenAI to Expand Enterprise AI Solutions Globally
IBM has partnered with OpenAI to train tens of thousands of consultants and integrate advanced models like GPT-5.6 into its enterprise consulting platforms.
Panasonic Aligns Regional Partners at Customer Service Strategy Conference 2026
Panasonic Middle East & Africa hosted its Customer Service Strategy Conference 2026 to review performance and align regional partners on digital integration.
FREELANDER 8 Enters Mass Production for Global Markets
The FREELANDER 8 has officially entered mass production in China, with Middle East road testing underway ahead of its September debut in Abu Dhabi.
du Releases First 6G Whitepaper on Autonomous Telecom Networks
du has published its first 6G whitepaper in collaboration with Khalifa University, detailing a blueprint for autonomous, AI-native telecom networks.
Zain KSA and Huawei Deploy Saudi Arabia’s First 800G Optical Network
Zain KSA and Huawei have deployed Saudi Arabia’s first 800G optical network to support 5G, cloud computing, and AI services.
Zain Group profit – Surges 73% in H1 2026
Zain Group reported a 73% surge in net profit to KD 220 million for H1 2026, driven by strong performance in 5G, fintech, and digital services.