Advanced Manufacturing

Etihad Salam Telecom Company and SmartFactory signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to deliver integrated digital systems for Saudi manufacturers.

Femtosecond lasers offer precise cutting for ultra-thin glass and OLED displays as foldable smartphone manufacturing requires higher durability standards.

China’s digital sector reached $3.08 trillion in revenue during H1 2026, driven by a 19.3 percent jump in profits and strong artificial intelligence demand.

A joint report by Kaspersky and VDC Strategy reveals that 60% of manufacturers expect to achieve full digitalization within two years, making cyber security a business priority.

Amazon has detailed a summer checklist for Saudi travelers, focusing on remote home security automation and portable digital reading options.

A new Kaspersky report reveals that 19.6% of industrial control systems faced blocked malware in Q1 2026, with manufacturing sectors seeing increased threats.

LG Electronics has expanded its local HVAC manufacturing in Saudi Arabia with the launch of MULTI V S production at the LG-Shaker facility in Riyadh.

du and Abu Dhabi Investment Office partner to accelerate digital transformation and innovation across UAE manufacturers and enterprises, combining advisory services and structured funding pathways.

Ring expands its smart home portfolio in Saudi Arabia with the Indoor Cam Plus and Floodlight Cam Pro, offering enhanced video quality and intelligent monitoring features for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

ROX and KEZAD Group launch partnership to build the Middle East’s first AI Manufacturing Centre in Abu Dhabi, targeting 300,000 vehicles annually by 2030 and contributing to UAE’s Operation 300Bn initiative.

du and Al Gharbia Pipe Company deployed an Industrial AI Vision Platform to enhance manufacturing operations across the UAE, featuring real-time quality inspection and operational monitoring capabilities.

LG Electronics reported combined revenue of KRW 6.2 trillion in Saudi Arabia, India and Brazil in 2025, up more than 20 percent from 2023. The company targets a doubling of that figure by 2030 through localized production and market-specific strategies.

Emerson received the 2026 Saudi Aramco Local Manufacturers Quality Award for manufacturing excellence. The recognition aligns with Vision 2030 and IKTVA program goals.

WAM Saudi 2026 commenced in Riyadh, bringing together global leaders for a three-day summit on advanced manufacturing and logistics under ministerial patronage.

WAM Saudi 2026 brings global manufacturing leaders to Riyadh February 15-17, showcasing advanced technologies and investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation.

Saudi Minister of Industry holds strategic meetings at Davos 2026 to explore advanced manufacturing partnerships with Siemens, Ezz Steel, and Agility.