Saudi Arabia
Chinese Consulate in Jeddah Marks 77th Anniversary and Bilateral Ties
The Chinese Consulate in Jeddah celebrated its 77th founding anniversary, highlighting bilateral cooperation with Saudi Arabia across AI and energy.
DataFlow Group Acquires NEAC to Expand Global Healthcare Licensing
DataFlow Group has acquired NEAC Medical Exams Application Center, expanding verification and licensing services for healthcare professionals entering international markets.
Six Saudi Twitch Creators Highlight Digital Streaming Growth on National Day
Six Saudi Twitch creators highlight the growth of Arabic live streaming across gaming, culinary history, and music on the 96th Saudi National Day.
Airalo Highlights Growth in Saudi Outbound Travel Connectivity
International traffic through Saudi airports reached 75.8 million passengers in 2025 as digital roaming solutions gain adoption among travelers.
Apple Expands iCloud+ to Include Apple TV and Arcade in Saudi Arabia
Apple has expanded its iCloud+ subscription in Saudi Arabia to include Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge starting at SAR 3.99 per month.
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HONOR Expands Connected Device Ecosystem Across Saudi Arabia with ALPHA PLAN
HONOR outlines its ALPHA PLAN strategy in Saudi Arabia, connecting smartphones, tablets, laptops, and robotics through MagicOS and HONOR Connect.
Ghaia Investment and Chicago Global Address AI Governance at Money20/20 Middle East
Ghaia Investment Holding and Chicago Global demonstrated the Parallax investment intelligence platform and discussed institutional AI governance at Money20/20 Middle East.
SAL Academy Retains IATA CBTA Certification for Second Consecutive Term
SAL Academy has renewed its IATA CBTA Center certification for the second consecutive time, retaining both Excellence and Corporate credentials for cargo training.
Elsewedy Electric Acquires 60% Stake in Thomassen Service
Elsewedy Electric acquired a 60% majority stake in UAE-based Thomassen Service. The transaction expands regional gas turbine maintenance and repair operations.
PIF Doubles Net Profit to $17 Billion as Assets Exceed $900 Billion
PIF reported $120 billion in revenue and doubled net profit to $17 billion for 2025, with assets under management surpassing $900 billion.
Kodak Alaris and Mannai Expand Strategic Partnership into Saudi Arabia
Kodak Alaris and Mannai Information Technology have expanded their partnership into Saudi Arabia to deploy automated document capture solutions.
CST Launches Public Consultation on Spectrum and Satellite Regulations
CST has launched a public consultation on spectrum usage and satellite regulations. The initiative invites feedback on earth station rules and orbital filings.
Positive Technologies: 50% of Cyberattacks in the Gulf Targeted UAE and Saudi Arabia in H1 2026
Positive Technologies reports that the UAE and Saudi Arabia faced 50% of Gulf cyberattacks in H1 2026, with government bodies representing the top target.
Huawei Announces Upcoming Launch of HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Pro in Saudi Arabia
Huawei is launching the HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Pro in Saudi Arabia, introducing early risk assessment tools for heart health, diabetes monitoring, and a 21-day battery life.
Hudhud Maps Launches in Saudi Arabia with Localized Navigation and Data Sovereignty
Hudhud Maps has launched as a Saudi navigation platform featuring localized geographic data, door-to-door routing, and enterprise logistics APIs.
Saudi ICT Sector Weekly: BARQ Achieves Unicorn Status as Major Deals and AI Initiatives Expand
Saudi Arabia recorded key ICT developments including BARQ becoming a tech unicorn, PayTabs acquiring Amazon Payment Services MENA, and new AI policy initiatives.
Saudi Fintech BARQ Secures $329.5 Million in Series A Funding Round
Saudi digital payment platform BARQ secured $329.5 million in Series A funding at a $1.85 billion valuation, backed by Noon Investments and Sohar International Bank.
SDAIA Discusses Regional AI and Digital Transformation Cooperation
SDAIA participated in a panel session on regional AI cooperation and digital transformation during the Global Forum on AI.
Mannai and Oracle Expand Enterprise Technology Collaboration into Saudi Arabia
Mannai Information Technology and Oracle have expanded their four-decade partnership into Saudi Arabia to advance enterprise cloud, AI, and data solutions.
Apple Adds Apple TV and Apple Arcade to iCloud+ Subscriptions in Over 100 Countries
Apple has added Apple TV and Apple Arcade to standard iCloud+ tiers across more than 100 countries at no extra charge.
BARQ Becomes Ninth Billion-Dollar Tech Company in Saudi Arabia
BARQ has become Saudi Arabia’s ninth billion-dollar technology company, reflecting continued expansion across the Kingdom’s tech startup sector.
Saudi Minister Abdullah Alswaha Meets AWS CEO to Accelerate AI Infrastructure
Saudi Minister Abdullah Alswaha met AWS CEO Matt Garman in Seattle to discuss accelerating AI computing expansion and AI Zone development.