Economy & Business
Business news, economic analysis, fintech innovations, startup ecosystems, and market trends shaping Saudi Arabia's digital economy and Vision 2030.
Dubai to Host Inaugural EV World 2026 Exhibition and Conference in November
Dubai will host the inaugural EV World 2026 summit from November 10 to 12, gathering over 300 exhibitors and 10,000 mobility professionals.
Desert Technologies Sustainability and Digital Transformation Highlighted at Riyadh CSR Forum
Desert Technologies highlighted the role of digital transformation and sustainability during the Global Corporate Social Responsibility Forum 2026 in Riyadh.
ARABSAT Partners with CGWIC to Manufacture Arabsat-50 Satellite
ARABSAT has signed a manufacturing agreement with CGWIC to build the high-power Ku-band Arabsat-50 satellite for direct-to-home broadcasting.
Deloitte Showcases Agentic AI for Government at AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026
Deloitte Middle East showcases agentic AI tools and workforce strategies for public sector services at AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026.
ADMC Appoints Yasser Al-Saqqaf as TANK 700 Brand Ambassador in Saudi Arabia
ADMC has appointed Saudi broadcaster and actor Yasser Al-Saqqaf as the brand ambassador for the TANK 700 four-wheel-drive vehicle in Saudi Arabia.
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Al Salam Bank Implements J.P. Morgan Payments Overnight Murabaha Solution
Al Salam Bank has become the first lender globally to implement J.P. Morgan Payments’ Overnight Murabaha tool for daily treasury liquidity management.
etisalat Launches Major Expansion to Boost Global Connectivity to 500 Tbps by 2030
etisalat has launched an infrastructure project to expand international connectivity to over 500 Tbps by 2030, multiplying current capacity by 25 times.
Mastercard and Tamatem Partner to Expand Gaming Payments Across MENA
Mastercard and publisher Tamatem have teamed up to process digital transactions for Tamatem Plus across 13 Middle Eastern and African markets.
Knowledge Economic City Partners with TGP International to Develop Multaqa AlMadinah Food Hall
Knowledge Economic City has partnered with TGP International to build and operate a new food hall at Multaqa AlMadinah Mall.
Ecoryx Launches Climedge AI Platform to Track Corporate Sustainability in Saudi Arabia
Ecoryx has launched Climedge, an AI-driven platform designed to track corporate emissions and streamline sustainability reporting across Saudi Arabia.
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IGIC 2026 to Address Ground Engineering for Major Middle East Projects
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Toyota Gazoo Racing secured all three 2026 WRC titles after sweeping the podium at Rally Italia Sardegna, where Oliver Solberg took overall victory.
Commercial Cleaning Robots Expand Across Aviation and Retail Sectors
Global adoption of commercial cleaning automation is growing, with projections indicating significant fleet expansion in airports and retail centres by 2030.
Ferrari Saudi Arabia Inaugurates New Showroom in Riyadh
Fast Auto Technic has opened a new Ferrari showroom at Canopy Plaza in Riyadh. The facility is the first in Asia and the Middle East with the brand’s latest corporate identity.
DNV Report Shows Energy-Importing Nations Scale Clean Power Three Times Faster Than Exporters
DNV reports that energy-importing nations are adopting renewables three times faster than fossil fuel exporters as energy security priorities reshape global markets.
Robo.ai Projects $600 Million Full-Year Revenue Following Strong September Performance
Robo.ai reported preliminary September revenue above $100 million and projects approximately $600 million for full-year 2026 across its AI and manufacturing units.
World Bank AI Report: Automation to Boost Productivity for 20% of Regional Jobs
A World Bank study finds AI could raise productivity for up to 20% of regional jobs, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading digital infrastructure.
Ministry Launches Third Edition of Saudi Game Champions Program in Riyadh
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology launched the third edition of the Saudi Game Champions program to support local gaming talent.
SDAIA Releases Frameworks for Responsible AI Principles Across Saudi Sectors
SDAIA has introduced frameworks for responsible AI principles to guide the Kingdom’s sectors following the designation of 2026 as the Year of AI.
SDAIA Opens Registration for Personal Data Protection Track in Data Sandbox
SDAIA opened registration for the Personal Data Protection track in the Data Regulatory Sandbox, offering private firms a two-month application window.
Korea and Saudi Arabia Expand Strategic Ties Into AI, Cloud, and Aerospace
South Korea and Saudi Arabia have broadened their economic ties to focus on sovereign AI, cloud infrastructure, aerospace, and joint manufacturing.
Zain KSA Wins Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Third Consecutive Year
Zain KSA has won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for the third consecutive year at the Global CSR Forum 2026 in Saudi Arabia.