Oracle has announced the appointment of Fahad Alturief as the new Country Leader for Saudi Arabia.
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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.
Saudi Arabia eyes smart transformation of Mecca holy sites
Saudi Arabia reportedly unveiled plans to make the city of Mecca and other Islamic sites visited by millions of Muslims in the Kingdom smarter in the future.
Saudi Arabia declares heavy penalties for offensive satire on social media
Saudi prosecutors say they will punish satire on social media that “mocks, provokes or disrupts public order, religious values and public morals”.
Saudi Arabia Facebook users report service outage
Users of Facebook’s most popular apps have complained about not being able to access some of the company’s products on …
Saudi Arabia’s $500B mega city appoints tourism head
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project has appointed on Aradhana Khowala as the mega city’s managing director of Tourism.
Saudi Arabia cybersecurity skills to get a boost
The Trend Micro Saudi Academy for Cybersecurity, offered exclusively for Saudi nationals, aims to address the shortage of local expertise needed to keep KSA’s digital space secure.
Saudi Arabia announces initiative to help pilgrims stay connected
The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Communications and Information Technology Commission have joined together to announce an …
Mobily and Ericsson demonstrate 5G in Saudi Arabia
Saudi telecom operator Mobily has joined forces with Ericsson to show 5G capabilities in a demo held at the Mall …
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM airport ready for take off
NEOM, the futuristic city announced by Saudi Arabia close to a year ago, will reportedly see its individual airport constructed …
Saudi Arabia’s state carrier faces system failure
Saudi Arabia’s state airline Saudia says its flights have been affected by a system failure as the Kingdom hosts the annual Hajj pilgrimage, AFP reported.
Saudi Arabia bets big on tech, prepares for life after oil
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude exporter is future-proofing itself against oil’s decline by investing the increasingly booming technology industry.
Elon Musk “in talks” with Saudi Arabia on taking Tesla private
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly said he is in talks with Musk Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and other investors for support in taking the company private.
Saudi Arabia’s top grocery app is coming to the UAE
Following the success of the grocery app within Saudi Arabia, Wadi.com plans to expand in other markets like UAE, which is strategized to be introduced in 2019.
Saudi Arabia unveils digital services for Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has reportedly inaugurated the “Intelligent Hajj” programme, Arab News reported.
Female data scientists to help shape Saudi Arabia’s future
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University has partnered with the national and international organisations to provide distinguished degrees and certificates for Saudi female students and graduates.
Saudi Arabia invests $2B in Tesla, Musk mulls taking the firm private
Elon Musk said he’s considering taking Tesla Inc. private in a radical step that, if successful, would ease pressure on the money-losing automaker.