The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) plans to introduce a blockchain-based product to help Islamic banks manage their liquidity needs.
UAE, Saudi Arabia firms fail to integrate tech to drive customer loyalty: study
A recent study highlighted that a majority of organisations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are failing to measure the right information to really understand what is driving customer loyalty.
Saudi Arabia grooms next generation cybersecurity experts
The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has started training the first batch in the Cybersecurity Training Program (CyberPro), Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Saudi Arabia announces first-ever “smart mosques” initiative
Saudi Arabia has reportedly announced a new initiative to introduce “smart mosques” in the Kingdom.
Huawei debuts Mate 20 series in Saudi Arabia
Huawei Saudi Arabia launched its new HUAWEI Mate20 smartphone series in the Saudi market. The launch was held in a ceremony …
Saudi Arabia to build first nuclear research reactor
Saudi Arabia has reportedly launched a project to build the Kingdom’s first nuclear research reactor.
Tabuk University becomes first Fortinet Network Security Academy in Saudi Arabia
Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced that Tabuk University will be the first …
SBM sees growth as Saudi Arabia implements Vision 2030
Saudi Business Machines is playing a key role in the Saudi Vision 2030, which is spearheading the diversification of the kingdom’s economy.
Saudi Arabia reveals big tech names as part of NEOM global advisory board
Saudi Arabia has recently announced the appointment of a global advisory board for the planned $500 billion megacity NEOM.
Saudi Arabia reveals new programme for young Arab entrepreneurs
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), represented by Badir Program for technology incubators and accelerators has partnered with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for developing several innovation and entrepreneurship projects.
Saudi Arabia pulls the plug on $200 billion solar farm project
Saudi Arabia has shelved a $200 billion plan with SoftBank Group Corp to build the world’s biggest solar-power-generation project.
Saudi Arabia opens region’s biggest high-tech, high-speed rail project
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has inaugurated the Haramain Express Train on Tuesday, according to Minister of Transport Dr. Nabil Al-Amoudi.
Saudi Arabia wealth fund injects $1 billion into Tesla rival
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reportedly agreed to invest more than $1 billion in Lucid Motors, a budding competition for Elon Musk’s Tesla.
Virgin Hyperloop One to shoot its new ad film in Saudi Arabia
Engagement to display how hyperloop would promote Saudi economic and social modernisation in concert with Vision 2030 ideals Virgin Hyperloop …
UAE, Saudi Arabia lead in Smart City investments: report
Dubai and Riyadh are leading the way in terms of 2018 investments.
Global cloud firm names new head for Saudi Arabia
Oracle has announced the appointment of Fahad Alturief as the new Country Leader for Saudi Arabia.
Linksys research: UAE and Saudi Arabia see rapid IoT adoption
Linksys has announced that there is rapid adoption of IoT in the Middle East with a growing number of people …
PIF secures $11B loan as Saudi Arabia pushes for economic diversification
Diversification is a key focus of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 plan, which aims to transform the Saudi economy through a slew of projects from hi-tech start-ups to a new mega city.
Saudi Arabia seeks to spread digital knowledge in the Arab world
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to launch a huge initiative called “Digital Giving” to spread digital knowledge in Arab societies around the world.
Saudi Arabia’s SABB joins global blockchain consortium
The Saudi British Bank (SABB) has joined enterprise software firm R3’s global blockchain ecosystem.