Saudi Vision 2030

Saudia Wins Three Awards at Cannes Lions 2026 for Travel and Pilgrim Initiatives
Saudia secured three awards at the Cannes Lions 2026 for its Let It Fly campaign and Coolest Ihram innovation.

Opella Expands Investment in Saudi Arabia During First Year of Independence
Opella marks its first year of independence by expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia, reaching over 4,600 pharmacies and launching five new products.

Red Sea Vocational Training Program Graduates Fourth Cohort
Red Sea Global celebrated the graduation of 386 students from its vocational training program to support Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector.

Nissan Advances Customer-Focused Mobility Technologies
Nissan is expanding its connected vehicle technologies, including NissanConnect and ProPILOT, to enhance everyday driving safety and convenience.

SAL Ground Handling Division Signs Strategic Agreement with Singapore Airlines
SAL Ground Handling has signed a strategic agreement with Singapore Airlines to manage cargo services at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

Atheel KAFD Hotel to Open with Majority-Saudi Leadership Team
The Atheel KAFD Hotel in Riyadh is preparing for its launch with a leadership team comprised of 63 percent Saudi nationals.

Hajj Data Center Completes 100% Cloud Migration
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has completed the 100% migration of its data center to a cloud-based infrastructure to support over 20 million pilgrims.

ITU Recognizes Saudi Arabia as Strategic Partner in Shaping Global Digital Future
The ITU has recognized Saudi Arabia as a key strategic partner in shaping a sustainable global digital future, highlighting its regulatory and infrastructure achievements.

Genesis Wallan Partnership with Al Hilal Club Extended for Five Years
Wallan Trading Company has extended its strategic partnership with Al Hilal Club for five years, providing 35 luxury Genesis vehicles to players and staff.

Grow Tourism Incubator Completes First Cohort with 30 Startups
The Tourism Development Fund completed the first edition of its tourism incubator, supporting 30 startups with mentorship, workshops, and international training.

Tuwaiq Academy and Google Cloud Launch AI & Cloud Champions Program
Tuwaiq Academy and Google Cloud have launched a joint program to train local talent and support over 60 tech startups in Saudi Arabia.

Tourism Growth Incubator Concludes First Cohort Supporting 30 Startups
The Tourism Development Fund has concluded the first cohort of its tourism incubator, supporting 30 startups with mentorship and international training.

Knowledge Economic City Showcases Madinah Investment Opportunities at FHS 2026
Knowledge Economic City presented its SAR 24 billion real estate portfolio at the Future Hospitality Summit 2026 in Riyadh.

Rotana Confirms 10-Property Pipeline and Strategic MoU with Saudi Tourism Authority
Rotana has confirmed a 10-property pipeline in Saudi Arabia, targeting 23 hotels by 2027 and signing a strategic MoU with the Saudi Tourism Authority.

DeepFest 2026 Returns to Riyadh as Saudi Arabia Marks Year of Artificial Intelligence
DeepFest 2026 returns to Riyadh from August 31 to September 3, co-located with LEAP 2026, to showcase real-world artificial intelligence deployments.

Cityscape Global Launches Capitals Platform for Real Estate Investors
Cityscape Global 2026 will launch the Capitals platform to connect global investors with real estate and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia.

Lenovo and NHC Innovation Sign Digital Infrastructure Agreement in Saudi Arabia
Lenovo and NHC Innovation have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop AI and digital infrastructure solutions for Saudi Arabia’s housing sector.

Athar Festival 2026 Announces New Content Streams and Refreshed Awards in Riyadh
Athar Festival 2026 returns to Riyadh this November with four new content streams and a updated awards framework for the creative marketing industry.

Emircom and Ciena Launch New Optical Networking Hub in Riyadh
Emircom and Ciena have opened a new optical networking hub in Riyadh to support Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure and high-capacity connectivity demands.

OMODA JAECOO Previews SIVP Intelligent Parking Technology for Saudi Arabia
OMODA JAECOO has highlighted its AI-powered SIVP system in Saudi Arabia, offering autonomous parking capabilities to address urban mobility challenges.

Saudi Arabia Secures Advanced Global Rankings in 2026 Competitiveness Report
Saudi Arabia ranked 13th globally in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, driven by SDAIA’s national initiatives and AI adoption frameworks.

ClearSkies Launches DNS Shield to Protect Saudi Organizations
ClearSkies has launched its DNS Shield solution in Saudi Arabia to protect public and private organizations from sophisticated DNS-layer cyber threats.
