Saudi Vision 2030

KACST and Lucid Open Saudi Arabia’s First Electric Vehicle Innovation Center
KACST and Lucid inaugurate Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle innovation center, advancing EV technology and supporting Vision 2030. Read more.

Mobily Signs Cooperation Agreement with World Economic Forum for Digital Transformation
Mobily signs cooperation agreement with World Economic Forum to advance digital infrastructure and AI adoption in Saudi Arabia.

Momentum 2025 TDF agreements exceed SAR 4bn in impact
Momentum 2025 TDF agreements exceed SAR 4bn, expanding financing for Saudi tourism MSMEs and sustainability projects. See the details.

Finastra Saudi Arabia Banking Forum Spotlights AI Innovation Under Vision 2030
Finastra’s Saudi Arabia banking forum brought together industry leaders to explore AI innovation, trust, and digital transformation in the Kingdom’s financial sector under Vision 2030, highlighting practical strategies for responsible banking evolution.

IBM Exceeds Goal, Training Over 500,000 Saudis in Digital Skills
IBM and MCIT partnership delivers digital skills training to more than half a million Saudis in support of Vision 2030 objectives.

Souq7 Opens in Jeddah With 3,500 Stores Across Seven Specialized Zones
Souq7 officially opened in Jeddah on Dec 10, spanning 720,000 sqm with 3,500 stores across seven specialized retail zones.

MENA Economic Outlook 2026 Projects 3.6% Growth Driven by Investment and Digital Shift
MENA region expected to outperform global growth with 3.6% GDP increase. Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector projected at 5% growth.

Riyadh Air and IBM Unveil AI-Native Airline Operations Ahead of 2026 Launch
Saudi carrier becomes what companies call world’s first AI-native airline, with operations built on IBM watsonx from day one.

Cisco Introduces Multi-Customer Security Management Platform for Service Providers in Saudi Arabia
Cisco has launched new multi-customer management capabilities within its Security Cloud Control platform, announced from Riyadh on Tuesday. The MSP security management platform aims to help managed service providers deploy firewall and security services across distributed customer environments from a centralized console. Key Takeaways Platform Addresses MSP Operational Complexity According to Cisco, the updated Security […]

inDrive Partners with AI Driver for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment in Saudi Arabia
inDrive and AI Driver partner for Saudi Arabia’s first autonomous vehicle deployment under TGA supervision, launching pilot program in Riyadh H1 2026, supporting Vision 2030 smart mobility goals with WeRide technology integration.

Lucid Opens Al Khobar Studio, Completes Three-City Electric Vehicle Network in Saudi Arabia
Electric vehicle maker Lucid opens third studio in Saudi Arabia, completing network across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Eastern Province.

Zscaler Demonstrates Zero Trust Security Solutions at Black Hat MEA 2025
Zscaler showcases Zero Trust security solutions at Black Hat MEA 2025 in Riyadh, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 cybersecurity goals.

Social Development Bank Announces DeveGo 2025 Entrepreneurship Forum in Riyadh
Three-day forum features global experts, 70 workshops, and 3,000 advisory sessions for entrepreneurs.

Black Hat MEA Returns to Riyadh Addressing AI Threats and Cyber Resilience
The cybersecurity conference brings together 45,000+ professionals and 500+ exhibitors to address AI-driven threats, zero trust architecture, and digital resilience challenges.

Tenable Co-CEO to Deliver Keynote on Cybersecurity Strategy at Black Hat Middle East 2025
Tenable’s Mark Thurmond will address exposure management strategy at Black Hat Middle East 2025 in Riyadh. Event runs Dec 2-4.

KFSHRC Madinah Removes Rare Bladder Tumor Using Single-Port Technique
KFSHRC Madinah removes rare bladder tumor via 2cm incision using single-port transvesical technique. Minimally invasive procedure reduces recovery time.

Bayer to Manufacture Aspirin Protect in Saudi Arabia by 2028
Bayer and Alpha Pharma partner to manufacture Aspirin Protect locally in Saudi Arabia by 2028, supporting Vision 2030 cardiovascular health goals.

Mobily Joins GLF Board: Saudi Telecom Deepens Global Connectivity Role
Mobily joins Global Leaders’ Forum Board to advance connectivity, fraud prevention, and interoperability.

Vertiv Unveils High-Efficiency Hybrid Power System for EMEA Telecoms
Vertiv unveils the Vertiv PowerDirect 7100 Energy in EMEA. A high-efficiency hybrid DC power system designed for 5G telecom and edge computing sites.

Riverbed Launches Aternity Cloud Hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Confirms Regional Headquarters in Riyadh
Strategic SaaS deployment and investment enable customers to leverage Riverbed’s industry-leading observability capabilities while supporting data sovereignty within the Kingdom’s borders Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 25, 2025 – Riverbed, the leader in AIOps for observability, today announced the launch of its Riverbed Aternity® Cloud solution hosted in-country for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With […]

Magrabi Health Hosts Diabetes Awareness Race in Jeddah
In Collaboration with the Ministry of Sport Over 300 participants highlight the link between diabetes and eye health Jeddah: In celebration of World Diabetes Day, Magrabi Health hosted a Diabetes Awareness Race along the Jeddah waterfront, attracting more than 300 participants from across the community. The event, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport […]

Cisco AI Readiness Index 2025 Reveals KSA’s Proactive Approach to AI Security Amid Rapid Adoption
Ahead of Black Hat MEA in Riyadh: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 24, 2025: Ahead of Black Hat MEA in Riyadh from 2-4 December 2025, Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, today released the KSA findings from the third annual Cisco AI Readiness Index, highlighting how organizations in the Kingdom are leveraging AI to […]
