On International Women’s Day, SC Johnson’s Glade brand has launched a new social media selfie lens on Snapchat aimed at celebrating the women in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia biotech startups raise $10 million
The Saudi biotech startups incubated by Badir Biotechnology Incubator, under the Badir Program, set up by King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), has successfully raised close to $10.133 million in new funding last year.
Ericsson, Mobily tap AI to transform network services in Saudi Arabia
Ericsson has teamed up with Mobily to launch a next-generation of network services in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia poised to become the largest digital market in MENA: minister
Saudi Arabia is close to becoming a leading digital economy, communications minister Abdullah Al-Sawaha said during his keynote presentation at MWC.
Saudi Arabia inks deal with Huawei on smart Hajj tech
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has partnered up with China-based Huawei Technologies to develop smartphone apps and internet …
Saudi Arabia national payment system, Mastercard tie up for Apple Pay
Mastercard has collaborated with the national payment system of the Kingdom, mada, on the rollout of Apple Pay in the country.
Apple Pay goes live in Saudi Arabia
Visa cardholders in Saudi Arabia can now make easy, quick and secure purchases using their iPhone and Apple Watch in stores that accept contactless payments.
Saudi Arabia’s Badir tech startups raise $29 million
Badir Program for Technology Incubators and Accelerators, one of the initiatives of KACST, has reported that its incubated technology startups raised nearly $29.32 million across 63 funding deals in 2018.
Is blockchain Saudi Arabia’s missing link?
On the face of it, blockchain has the potential to fulfill some of Saudi Arabia’s most important Vision 2030 goals. …
Avaya opens first customer experience centre in Saudi Arabia
Avaya Holdings has announced the launch of its first Avaya customer experience centre to be opened in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia launches new app for judicial system
Saudi Arabia has reportedly launched a new smartphone application offering users access to key information on the Kingdom’s judicial system.
Saudi Arabia’s “Hour of Code” records 1.6 million students
Microsoft has unveiled engagement insights from ‘Hour of Code’ an initiative held in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education.
Saudi Arabia inks deal to accelerate digitisation at Two Holy Mosques
Saudi Arabia’s authorities have announced plans to improve the quality of technical services at the Two Holy Mosques, which are the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
Chinese tech giant opens first flagship store in Saudi Arabia
Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia announced the inauguration of its first ever store in the Kingdom which opened at Riyadh Park Mall in the capital city Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia to set up new platform to drive digital transformation
Saudi Aramco and the Saudi Information Technology Company signed an agreement to set up a joint venture firm that will develop a platform to invest in high potential growth companies in the ICT sector.
StarLink partner highlights cyber protection in Saudi Arabia
Acronis has hosted its partners and customers at the Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix held today in Riyadh. As the first …
Digital currency to speed up UAE-Saudi Arabia cross-border transactions
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have started using fintech for cross-border settlements, including a digital currency which they jointly developed for that purpose.
Saudi Arabia opens first-ever virtual school
Saudi Arabia has recently inaugurated the region’s first virtual school, the Sabya Directorate of Education announced.
Cyber-attack on oil firm targets UAE, Saudi Arabia servers
Italian oil services company Saipem said it had identified a cyber-attack out of India that had primarily affected its servers in the Middle East.
Spire Solutions establishes local presence in Saudi Arabia
Regional VAD Spire Solutions has announced that it will be expanding its footprint to Saudi Arabia with a local presence in Riyadh.