Saudi Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia Launches National Qualifications Framework for Future Skills
Saudi Arabia has launched the National Qualifications Framework to develop digital and technical skills, supporting Vision 2030 and digital transformation.

SDAIA Academy Launches Eight Summer Training Programs and Bootcamps for July 2026
SDAIA Academy has launched eight summer training programs and bootcamps for July 2026, targeting both professionals and beginners in AI fields.

SDAIA Supports AI Sandbox Initiative in Digital Learning
SDAIA has supported the AI Sandbox initiative in digital learning to advance responsible educational technology in Saudi Arabia.

Mastercard and Jarir Launch Discount Campaign for Small Businesses in Saudi Arabia
Mastercard has partnered with Jarir to offer exclusive discounts for small business cardholders in Saudi Arabia, helping reduce operational costs.

PwC Middle East Appoints Faisal Al Sarraj as Saudi Country Senior Partner
PwC Middle East has appointed Faisal Al Sarraj as the new Country Senior Partner for Saudi Arabia, succeeding Riyadh Al Najjar.

Yanbu Cement Partners with Mastek to Modernize Production and Dispatch Operations
Yanbu Cement Company has partnered with Mastek to modernize its production and dispatch operations using Industrial IoT and Oracle Cloud ERP.

Maheerah Programme Opens Applications for Fourth Edition at Athar Festival 2026
The Maheerah Programme has opened applications for its fourth edition at Athar Festival 2026, offering mentorship for women in Saudi Arabia’s creative marketing sector.

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.
