Saudi Vision 2030

The NASMO Olympiad second phase launched on April 4, 2026, with 19,489 students from 16 educational regions competing across six scientific disciplines. Mawhiba is organizing the event in partnership with the Ministry of Education.

elm participated as a strategic sponsor of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2026 in Madinah, presenting a portfolio of digital solutions covering pilgrim services, AI-powered guidance, and crowd management.

WD’s regional sales director argues that AI data preservation is now core infrastructure for Saudi organizations, warning that missing backup strategies put AI investments at serious risk.

SDAIA issued comprehensive guidelines on March 26, 2026, to coordinate national efforts for the Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026, following Cabinet approval on March 10.

Edge Riyadh Al Rabie by Rotana has appointed Kozhaya Tannous as Cluster General Manager, bringing over 20 years of regional hospitality experience to the role as the brand expands across Saudi Arabia.

DP World Jeddah has added three semi-automated quay cranes at Jeddah Islamic Port, part of an $800 million modernisation programme targeting 5 million TEUs in future capacity.

Gensler’s Global Workplace Survey 2026 finds Saudi employees spend 52% of their work week in the office, while AI users dedicate more time to collaboration and learning than their peers.

A University of Oxford study found that happiness at work raises employee productivity by an average of 13%. Saudi Arabia ranked first in the Arab world in the 2021 World Happiness Report, reflecting Vision 2030 priorities.

Rowad Modern Engineering has started the SAL logistics project expansion at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, targeting LEED Gold certification and supporting Saudi Vision 2030 logistics goals.

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre received an American Heart Association honor for CPR education at the MENA Healthcare Forum 2026. Both the Riyadh and Jeddah branches were recognized for distinct contributions to clinical training and community awareness.

S&P Global Ratings affirmed Saudi Arabia’s credit rating at A+ with a stable outlook, citing non-oil growth and economic resilience as key supporting factors.

The Saudi Cabinet has designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence, reinforcing the Kingdom’s push to become a global hub for data and AI technologies under Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence, as SDAIA accelerates AI adoption across government entities to improve service delivery and institutional performance.

The Board of Grievances has launched an AI systems principles document to govern artificial intelligence use across its courts, in line with Saudi Arabia’s Year of Artificial Intelligence designation for 2026.

The Saudi Water Authority launched an AI development program targeting 1,500 trainees in 2026 and 10,000 by 2030, as part of the Year of Artificial Intelligence initiative.

Open World Ltd. has appointed Dr. Salman Al-Khaldi as Regional President to lead the RWA Tokenization Center of Excellence in Saudi Arabia, set to launch in 2026.

Bupa Arabia recorded a 41% female promotion rate — its highest in company history — and placed more than 50 women in leadership roles as part of a structured diversity strategy.

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence as the Kingdom ranked 14th globally in the 2025 AI Index and AI companies secured $9.1 billion in funding.

SDAIA Academy has launched the Applied Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp in Riyadh, running from March 29 to May 21, 2026, targeting technical professionals with registration closing March 12.

ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC has completed the EL SAAD Solar Plant near Riyadh, delivering 348.6 MW of photovoltaic capacity in just 16.5 months — well ahead of the original 24-month schedule.

Women in Saudi Arabia complete generative AI courses at a rate 10% higher than men, according to a new Coursera report. Enrollment gaps remain, but completion data signals strong female commitment to AI skills.

Infobip launched a new data center in Saudi Arabia on March 6, 2026, enabling local AI application deployment and supporting national data sovereignty requirements.