Saudi Arabia

Hyundai Launches She Drives the World Campaign Offering 600 Free Mammograms in Saudi Arabia
Hyundai has launched its She Drives the World campaign in Riyadh, delivering 600 complimentary mammograms and wellness programs across Saudi Arabia.

Chery Outlines Localization Strategy and Global Testing for Hybrid Vehicles
Chery details its international localization strategy, safety ratings, and severe climate testing program for the Chery Super Hybrid vehicle line.

Huawei Introduces HUAWEI nova 16s Series in Saudi Arabia Priced Under SAR 3,000
Huawei launched the nova 16s series in Saudi Arabia with pre-orders beginning October 20. The lineup features a 200 MP camera and 7,000 mAh battery.

Fortinet and Aramco Sign Agreement to Expand Industrial Cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia
Fortinet and Aramco have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance industrial cybersecurity and develop local operational technology expertise in Saudi Arabia.

Napster and HUMAIN Form Strategic Partnership to Deliver Arabic-Native AI
Napster and HUMAIN have partnered to provide Arabic-native AI solutions and digital workers for organizations across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.

Tahqaq Service Expands Verification Tools to Scan Files and QR Codes
The National Cybersecurity Authority has added file and QR code verification to its Tahqaq service via WhatsApp and the Haseen platform.

World Bank Highlights Saudi AI Progress in New Regional Economic Report
A World Bank economic report examined Saudi AI investments, noting an enterprise adoption rate of 28% and over 1.2 million people trained in digital skills.

Workshop X Releases 2027 Events and Knowledge Economy Outlook
Workshop X has released its 2027 outlook detailing five core trends set to transform corporate events and forums across Saudi Arabia.

NEOPAY Agrees to Acquire 65% Controlling Stake in noon payments
NEOPAY has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 65% stake in noon payments, expanding operations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.

Saudi Lynx Racing Team Secures First Place at STEM Racing Championship
Saudi Arabia’s LYNX Racing team won first place at the STEM Racing World Championship in Singapore following technical evaluations in miniature car engineering.

Sony Introduces New Colors for INZONE Gaming Audio Lineup in Saudi Arabia
Sony launched new color variants for its INZONE H9 II headset and INZONE E9 earphones in Saudi Arabia, featuring Fnatic-inspired styling and passive noise isolation.

MIPIM Middle East Unveils Inaugural Programme for Debut Riyadh Edition
MIPIM Middle East revealed its debut Riyadh programme for October 20-21, 2026, assembling global institutional investors, regional developers, and policymakers.

Almarai Unveils $4 Billion Capital Investment Plan for 2026 to 2031
Almarai presented its 2026 to 2031 growth roadmap in Riyadh, outlining more than 4 billion dollars in capital spending across manufacturing and distribution.

Ookla Report Finds Gulf Mobile Networks Outperform European Markets in Network Resilience
Ookla reports Gulf mobile networks beat 80 percent of European markets in congestion resistance, maintaining high stability during peak traffic and Ramadan.

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.

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.

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.

OPPO Launches A7 Pro 5G in Saudi Arabia with 8,000mAh Battery
OPPO has released the A7 Pro 5G in Saudi Arabia featuring an 8,000mAh battery, dual 50MP cameras, and an AMOLED screen starting at SAR 1,499.

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.

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.

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.
