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Global Prize for Innovation in Water Names 14 Winners in Jeddah with $10 Million Awards
Global Prize for Innovation in Water announces 14 winners in Jeddah with $10M in prizes. Saudi researcher among honorees at IDWS2025.
TikTok Removes 18.9 Million Videos Across MENA in Q2 2025 Content Enforcement Report
TikTok removed 18.9 million videos across MENA in Q2 2025 for violating guidelines, with Saudi Arabia accounting for 4.9 million removals.
Roblox: More Than Child’s Play – Understanding the Digital Economy in Your Living Room
Is your child spending Riyals on Robux? Discover the hidden economics of Roblox, how the “Play-bor” system works, and essential financial safety tips for Saudi families.
Saudi Aviation Club Sets Guinness Record With Helicopter Fireworks Display
Saudi Aviation Club breaks Guinness World Record for helicopter-launched fireworks at Riyadh’s General Aviation Airshow. Learn more.
Black Hat MEA 2025 Riyadh to Draw 45,000 Cybersecurity Professionals
Black Hat MEA 2025 returns to Riyadh Dec 2-4 with global cybersecurity leaders, competitions, and innovation showcase.
Snap to Showcase AR Spectacles in UAE at BRIDGE Summit 2025
Snap Inc. will showcase its next-generation AR Spectacles in the UAE for the first time at Abu Dhabi’s BRIDGE Summit, December 8-10.
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TikTok Launches “Time and Well-being Space” in Riyadh to Promote Mindful Digital Habits
TikTok has launched the Time and Well-being space in KSA. The hub features affirmation journals and soothing sounds to support mindful digital habits for teens.
Hussein Freijeh Takes on Expanded Role Leading Snap’s APAC Region
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 25 November 2025: Snap Inc. today announced that Hussein Freijeh has expanded his leadership remit to include the Asia-Pacific region, in the role of Vice President for both APAC and MENA, leading Snap’s strategy and operations across the two regions. Having successfully launched and scaled Snap’s presence in the Middle […]
GCC Shoppers Gear Up for Their Biggest Gift-Buying Season Yet as AliExpress Launches Super Friday Sale
Fashion, beauty, tech, and smart savings lead the way as consumers prepare for Ramadan, Eid, and celebrations in the new year. Dubai, UAE / Riyadh, KSA – November 20, 2025 — The GCC is entering what is expected to be its biggest and most intentional gifting season to date, and AliExpress is stepping in at the […]
Huawei and Anghami Bring Music Closer to Users Through Seamless Ecosystem Integration Across the Middle East and Africa
Huawei, the global technology leader in smart devices and innovation and Anghami, the leading music streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa, are strenthening their longstanding partnership to deliver innovative, seamless, and customer-first digital experiences across the region. What began with the onboarding of Anghami on AppGallery has evolved into a deep ecosystem […]
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi Inaugurated by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed
Middle East’s largest natural history museum celebrates 13.8 billion years of science, discovery, and wonder, with a special focus on the Arabian region Museum features two world-firsts: two Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons displayed together, and an unprecedented herd of five massive sauropod dinosaurs Abu Dhabi, UAE – 21 November 2025: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed […]
Dsquares and stc Group Collaborate to Bring More Accessible, Everyday Rewards to Saudi Consumers
Riyadh, KSA 19 Nov. 2025– Dsquares has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with stc Group to upgrade how Saudi consumers experience rewards and everyday benefits. The collaboration centres on making loyalty more useful in real daily life through instant, personalised digital rewards offered across categories that matter most to consumers. The agreement integrates Dsquares’ loyalty […]
Riyadh Hosts the World’s Digital Infrastructure Leaders at Connected World KSA 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 2025 – Connected World KSA 2025 is set to welcome 6,000 hyperscale operators, international carriers, and AI infrastructure pioneers in Riyadh. This high-level international conference and exhibition will bring together senior executives and policymakers to explore the most pressing topics shaping the future of global connectivity. As Saudi Arabia strengthens its position […]
W7Worldwide’s Abdulrahman Inayat Honored at Athar 2025
In Association with ICCO W7Worldwide proudly announces that Abdulrahman Inayat has been recognized as PR Leader of the Year at the prestigious Athar Festival 2025, in a category presented in association with the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) — the global representative body for PR associations and consultancies. Representing the world’s leading PR consultancies and […]
X Chat Encryption Features Launch With Video Calls
X Chat encryption features now include video calling, file sharing, and end-to-end security. Discover what’s new in X’s upgraded messaging platform.
Swaplyst Founder Revives Volunteer-Matching Idea After 16 Years
From volunteering to skill exchange, Swaplyst empowers youth to shape their future through real-world experience and meaningful contribution. Lisbon, Portugal – November 12, 2025 – At this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon, Jordanian social entrepreneur and ecosystem builder Kamel Al Asmar announced the global launch of Swaplyst, a mobile app that reimagines the idea he […]
SARsatX Wins Third Place Globally at the Entrepreneurship World Cup During Biban 2025
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – November 11, 2025 – His Excellency Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at), awarded SARsatX, a Saudi company under Wadi Jeddah – the investment and innovation arm of King Abdulaziz University third place globally […]
Snap Inc. and Qatar Museums Launch Immersive AR Experiences to Celebrate Qatar Museums’ Anniversaries
Under Evolution Nation, this partnership allows visitors to celebrate Qatar’s culture and contemporary identity through immersive experiences at the National Museum of Qatar and Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art. Doha, Qatar – November 10, 2025: Snap Inc. has partnered with Qatar Museums (QM) to celebrate its anniversary with immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences. As […]
Ford Al Naghi Reaffirms Its Commitment To Women’s Health this October
Under The Theme “Blue is the New Pink” In recognition of Women’s Health Awareness Month, Ford Al Naghi organized a special wellness event for female employees. Saudi Arabia, October 28, 2025:In observance of Women’s Health Awareness Month, Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors — the exclusive distributor of Ford vehicles in the Western and Southern regions of […]
MEPRA KSA Leadership Majlis Discusses Shift in PR Industry in the Era of AI
Calling for its Alignment as a Strategic Partner in Achieving Vision 2030 goals The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) KSA Leadership Majlis concluded its annual meeting in Riyadh with an emphasis on the significance of moving beyond traditional PR tactics to establish communications as a central engine for corporate and national progress in the […]
Dr. Sultan Almorqi appointed Managing Director of RTX’s Raytheon Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (October 27, 2025) – Raytheon Saudi Arabia today announced the appointment of Sultan Almorqi as managing director. Almorqi will be responsible for driving Raytheon Saudi Arabia’s business strategy in the Kingdom, focusing on program execution and fostering partnerships to accelerate localization and industrial participation. Raytheon is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business. “Sultan’s […]
SADAFCO Wins Silver Award for Social Responsibility
[Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 28 October 2025] – Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) has received the Silver Category Award at the 2nd Edition of the Corporate Social Responsibility Awards, organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The national recognition highlights SADAFCO’s active contribution to Saudi Arabia’s evolving social responsibility landscape and […]