Saudi Vision 2030
Nova and SIRC Sign MoU to Advance Recycling and Circular Economy Goals in Saudi Arabia
Health Water Bottling Company’s Nova brand and SIRC have signed an MoU to advance recycling, waste reduction, and circular economy goals in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Conference Examines Four Scenarios for Media Education in the Age of AI
A scientific session at the 10th International Conference of the Saudi Association for Media and Communication presented four future scenarios for integrating AI into media education at Saudi universities.
SDAIA Issues Vibe Coding Guide to Support AI Adoption Across Saudi Sectors
SDAIA has issued a specialized guide on Vibe Coding, offering a systematic framework for integrating generative AI tools into software development across Saudi government and private sector organizations.
SDAIA and World Bank Launch AI Governance Workshop in Washington
SDAIA and the World Bank opened a five-day AI governance workshop in Washington on April 6, bringing together global experts to develop international cooperation frameworks.
Cisco Saudi Arabia Appoints Bader Almadi as Vice President to Lead Strategy and Operations
Cisco has named Bader Almadi as Vice President for Saudi Arabia, tasking him with leading strategy and commercial operations in the Kingdom. Almadi brings over 20 years of technology leadership experience, including senior roles at Google Cloud, Dell Technologies, and Oracle.
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Why Saudi Consumers Are Reluctant to Buy Electric Vehicles
Saudi consumers are holding back on electric vehicles for reasons that go beyond price. From scarce charging stations to extreme heat and cheap fuel, the barriers are real.
Saudi Satellite Shams Launches on Artemis II, Making Kingdom First Arab Nation in NASA Moon Mission
Saudi Arabia became the first Arab nation in NASA’s Artemis program after the Saudi satellite Shams launched successfully on April 4, 2026, aboard the Space Launch System as part of the Artemis II lunar mission.
NASMO Olympiad Phase Two Launches with Nearly 20,000 Students Across Saudi Arabia
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 Presents Umrah Digital Solutions at Madinah Forum 2026
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.
AI Data Preservation in Saudi Arabia: Why Backup Strategy Is Now Core Infrastructure
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 Issues Guidelines for Saudi Arabia’s Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026
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 Names Kozhaya Tannous as Cluster General Manager
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 Adds Three Quay Cranes to Boost Red Sea Trade Capacity
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 AI Workplace Research: Saudi Employees Spend 52% of Work Week in Office
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.
World Happiness Day 2026: How Happiness at Work Drives Productivity and Creativity
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 Begins SAL Logistics Project Expansion at King Khalid International Airport
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.
KFSH Receives American Heart Association Honor for CPR Education at MENA Healthcare Forum 2026
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 Affirms Saudi Credit Rating at A+ With Stable Outlook
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.
Saudi Arabia Designates 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence
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 AI Adoption in Government Accelerates as Cabinet Designates 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence
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.
Board of Grievances Launches AI Systems Principles Document for Administrative Judiciary
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.
Saudi Water Authority Launches AI Development Program to Train 10,000 Water Sector Professionals by 2030
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.