Economy & Business
Business news, economic analysis, fintech innovations, startup ecosystems, and market trends shaping Saudi Arabia's digital economy and Vision 2030.
Saudi Businesses Expand Investment in Agentic AI for Enterprise Operations
Saudi enterprises are evaluating agentic AI to automate workflows amid growing digital adoption, while balancing operational expenses and risk controls.
MENA Organizations and Leaders Recognized at 2026 PMI Awards in Detroit
MENA entities earned key honors at the 2026 PMI Awards in Detroit, including major wins for Saudi Aramco and the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources.
Fifth Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference Set for November 2026
The fifth Digital Transformation Kuwait conference will take place in November 2026, bringing over 800 delegates together to discuss cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
OMODA & JAECOO Unveils OMODA X During Global Event as Saudi Expansion Continues
OMODA & JAECOO has debuted the OMODA X crossover at a global showcase while highlighting its directly operated showroom in Riyadh and Dammam logistics base.
PayTabs Group Signs MOU to Acquire SAMA-Licensed SeaPay
PayTabs Group has signed an MOU to acquire 100% of SAMA-licensed SeaPay from Arab Sea Information Systems Company, targeting USD 100 billion in annual payment volume by 2030.
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INTERPOL and Kaspersky Conclude Operation Serengeti III with Nearly 1,500 Arrests
INTERPOL and Kaspersky supported Operation Serengeti III, arresting 1,462 suspects and recovering 105 million dollars in stolen assets across 20 African nations.
Paymentology Appoints Sultan Alabdullatif as Country Manager for Saudi Arabia
Paymentology named Sultan Alabdullatif as its Country Manager for Saudi Arabia to lead local operations, partnerships, and issuer processing services.
Wallan Trading Opens Integrated Renault Facility in Jazan
Wallan Trading opened a 3,253-square-meter integrated Renault site in Jazan, combining vehicle sales, maintenance, and spare parts under one roof.
Saudi ICT Deals and Policy Developments for Week 43 of 2026
A weekly review of Saudi ICT sector developments covers funding rounds, sovereign space agreements, data center contracts, and national digital policies.
Group-IB Named Visionary Leader in 2026 Frost Radar ERMM Report
Group-IB achieved Visionary Leader status in the 2026 Frost Radar report for its enterprise risk mitigation platform and unified fraud intelligence model.
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Intersec Saudi Arabia Postponed to October 2027
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TAMM AutoGov Wins Regional Honors at 2026 Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards
Abu Dhabi digital service TAMM AutoGov won the EMEA award at the 2026 Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards after processing tasks proactively for residents.
Vodafone Qatar Selects tpay for Direct Operator Billing Services
Vodafone Qatar has appointed tpay as its direct operator billing aggregator, enabling 2.1 million mobile subscribers to pay for digital services via phone accounts.
PureCS Partners with Dell Technologies to Expand Managed Threat Response in the UAE
PureCS has signed an agreement with Dell Technologies to deliver managed detection and response services through its Abu Dhabi security operations center.
EXEED User Summit 2026 Gathers Global Drivers and Tests New Models in China
EXEED hosted its 2026 User Summit in China, unveiling concept designs and testing electrified models at Zhejiang International Circuit.
Ford Everest 2026 Arrives at Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Showrooms
Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors has introduced the Ford Everest 2026 in Saudi Arabia, offering two engine choices and multiple trims including Tremor and Platinum.
Finnish Retailer Gigantti Launches Contract Campaign for GTA VI Players
Finnish electronics retailer Gigantti introduced a contract campaign allowing households to negotiate console play schedules. The system offers three commitment tiers ahead of the Grand Theft Auto VI release.
Schneider Electric Secures 10 Accolades at Gulf Sustainability Awards 2026
Schneider Electric received 10 honors at the Gulf Sustainability Awards 2026 in Dubai, recognizing environmental, workplace, and technical governance performance.
Arab Youth Center and General Motors Award USD 150,000 Grant to 11 Innovators
Arab Youth Center and General Motors announced a USD 150,000 grant to assist 11 regional innovators working in technology, healthcare, and education.
Changan Automobile Presents Regional Strategy and Powertrains at Paris Motor Show
Changan Automobile presented its hybrid technologies and multi-brand vehicle line-up at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, outlining expansion plans across MEA markets.
OMODA and JAECOO Global Sales Rise 123% as UAE Deliveries Top 6,000
OMODA and JAECOO recorded a 123% jump in global sales in September 2026, while cumulative UAE deliveries crossed 6,000 vehicles ahead of the OMODA X debut.
Automechanika Shanghai 2026 Connects Middle East Markets with Global Automotive Sector
Automechanika Shanghai 2026 will host 7,600 exhibitors from December 2 to 5, linking Middle East automotive demand with global manufacturing.