Saudi Arabia

Changan Opens Middle East Training Center in Al Khobar with Almajdouie
Changan and Almajdouie opened the Middle East Training Center in Al Khobar, establishing a specialized technical hub for automotive after-sales service teams.

Huawei Opens Pre-Orders for Kids Smartwatch in Saudi Arabia
Huawei has launched pre-orders for its CST- and SASO-compliant kids smartwatch series in Saudi Arabia, featuring dual cameras and location tracking starting at 999 SAR.

Digital Cooperation Organization Concludes LEAP 2026 with New Member Accords and Tech Initiatives
Digital Cooperation Organization concluded LEAP 2026 by adding new member states, launching AI initiatives, and supporting 30 emerging technology startups.

Al Rajhi Bank and Uber Launch Mobility and Loyalty Partnership in Saudi Arabia
Al Rajhi Bank and Uber Saudi Arabia have launched a partnership offering eligible customers a complimentary three-month Uber One membership starting Q4 2026.

Salam and KAROOOOO Partner to Deliver Connected Fleet Solutions Across Saudi Arabia
Salam has partnered with KAROOOOO at LEAP 2026 to distribute and develop connected fleet solutions and vehicle tracking software across Saudi Arabia.

General Motors and MEBCO Mark 30-Year Alliance and 60 Million Batteries in Saudi Arabia
General Motors and MEBCO celebrate 30 years of partnership in Saudi Arabia, reaching 60 million ACDelco batteries produced locally.

World Defense Show Renews Strategic Partnership with SAMI for 2028 Edition
World Defense Show has renewed its strategic partnership with SAMI, confirming the defense firm as National Strategic Partner for the 2028 edition in Riyadh.

TikTok Removes Over 15.5 Million Violative Videos in MENA During Q1 2026
TikTok removed over 15.5 million violative videos across eight MENA countries in Q1 2026, according to its latest guidelines enforcement report.

AKDITAL Opens First Saudi Healthcare Facility in Riyadh with Olaya Hospital Launch
AKDITAL Group has launched operations at its first Saudi facility, opening the 140-bed Olaya Hospital in Riyadh as part of a SAR 5.3 billion investment plan.

DCO, MEWA, RDI, and KACST Launch Future Makers Challenge for Water Resilience
DCO, MEWA, RDI, and KACST have opened the Future Makers Challenge to create AI-driven solutions for global water sustainability issues.

Nutanix and MEWA Sign MoU at LEAP 2026 to Modernize Cloud Infrastructure
Nutanix and Saudi Arabia’s MEWA signed an MoU at LEAP 2026 to modernize digital infrastructure, expand hybrid cloud capabilities, and build technical skills.

STC Group Launches Colab Venture Building Platform at LEAP 2026
STC Group has launched Colab at LEAP 2026, establishing a dedicated corporate venture-building arm to develop and scale digital startups.

Almosafer Report Details Saudi Travel Trends Across the First Seven Months of 2026
Almosafer has released its 2026 travel trends report, showing that domestic bookings accounted for 46% of total volume alongside rising adoption of AI search and fintech payments.

Red Sea Global Opens Equinox Resort AMAALA in Saudi Arabia
Red Sea Global has opened Equinox Resort AMAALA in Saudi Arabia, marking the brand’s first international location outside the United States.

TAWAL and Huawei Sign Indoor Building Solutions Agreement at LEAP 2026
TAWAL and Huawei signed an Indoor Building Solutions partnership agreement at LEAP 2026 to deploy 5G and all-fiber networks across Saudi Arabia.

LEAP 2026 Concludes Fifth Edition in Riyadh With 1 Million Dollars in Startup Prizes
LEAP 2026 concluded its fifth edition in Riyadh, awarding 1 million dollars in startup prizes and confirming over 15 billion dollars in tech deals.

NTT DATA and Red Sea Global Form Strategic Partnership for AI and Smart Cities
NTT DATA and Red Sea Global have signed a strategic partnership to develop AI-driven smart city, infrastructure, and hospitality solutions in Saudi Arabia.

MCIT and Snap Launch Initiative to Train 20,000 Saudi Talents by 2030
MCIT and Snap partner at LEAP 2026 to train over 20,000 Saudi talents in digital marketing, augmented reality, and technical skills by 2030.

General Motors Recognized in Saudi Arabia for Advancing Connected Vehicles
Saudi authorities recognized General Motors for advancing connected vehicle technologies through its OnStar platform across Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac models.

Faisal Alkabbani Sets Record at Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack Round 2
Faisal Alkabbani set a new lap record at Round 2 of the Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

Huawei Unveils Agentic AI Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions at LEAP 2026
Huawei introduced its Agentic AI infrastructure and cloud disaster recovery systems at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, detailing implementations across enterprise sectors.

HONOR Unveils Portable Projector Air Pro With Native 1080P and Built-In Netflix
HONOR has released the HONOR CHOICE Projector Air Pro in Saudi Arabia, offering native 1080P resolution, licensed Netflix, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
