Topic: Vision 2030
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Saudi Arabia's Grand Rebrand: Nation Meets Marketing Genius
Discover Saudi Arabia's Transformation: Vision 2030 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) brings fresh changes. Beyond oil, envision green cities, cultural shifts, women's empowerment, and top sports events like football with global stars. MBS's strategy echoes brand revitalization, creating intrigue and global attention, resembling a compelling marketing venture.
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Lucid Motors: Powering Saudi Arabia's Sustainable Future
Lucid Motors is advancing Saudi Arabia's electric vehicle transformation by establishing a major assembly plant and retail presence, aligning with Vision 2030 to boost production capacity and clean mobility goals. The company earned the "Saudi Made" certification, becoming the first OEM to do so,...
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Saudi Minister, Mark Zuckerberg Forge AI Partnership
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Communications and Information Technology met with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to discuss strategic collaboration in AI and emerging technologies, focusing on large language models, the metaverse, and generative AI. The partnership aims to empower local talent, strengthen ...
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Lenovo Launches New Middle East & Africa HQ in Riyadh
Lenovo has begun constructing its new Middle East and Africa Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, reinforcing its commitment to the local market and aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, with operations set to start by March 2026. The headquarters will serve as a strategic hub for innovation, par...
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Pakistani Fintechs Chase Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Opportunity
Pakistan's fintech sector is expanding into Saudi Arabia, supported by Vision 2030 and stronger bilateral ties, with the goal of establishing Pakistan as a key regional IT hub. The Money 20/20 event in Riyadh acted as a launchpad for Pakistani firms, enabling business deals, investment attraction...
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SNB, Tarabut & Geidea Launch New SME Lending Platform
A new POS financing platform for SMEs in Saudi Arabia is being launched by a partnership between Saudi National Bank, Tarabut, and Geidea, pending central bank approval. This initiative supports Saudi Vision 2030 by providing faster, integrated access to working capital for SMEs through Geidea's ...
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Saudi Arabia Cements Global AI Leadership with Major Investments
Saudi Arabia is rapidly becoming a global AI leader, driven by a national vision to diversify its economy and foster innovation-driven growth. The Kingdom has announced over $14.9 billion in AI investments, attracting major tech firms like Microsoft and Groq, and launched Humain, a new AI enterpr...
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Why Your Startup Should Launch in Saudi Arabia Now
Saudi Arabia offers a compelling opportunity for tech startups due to its Vision 2030-driven transformation, supported by significant public funding and progressive policies. The country has rapidly emerged as a top startup ecosystem, with Riyadh ranking among the top 25 globally, fueled by incre...
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Saudi Arabia Announces $14.9 Billion in AI and Technology Investments at LEAP 25
Saudi Arabia is making bold strides to establish itself as a global hub for artificial intelligence and technology investments. On the first day of LEAP 25, the Kingdom unveiled a…
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STC & Saudi Aramco Partner on Digital Infrastructure Project
solutions by stc and Saudi Aramco have entered a five-year agreement to enhance Aramco's digital infrastructure through high-performance computing systems, supporting Saudi Arabia's technological self-reliance. The deal involves solutions by stc providing and maintaining advanced computing server...
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NanoPalm Crowned KPMG's Global Tech Innovator in Saudi Arabia
NanoPalm has won the Saudi Arabian title in KPMG’s Global Tech Innovator competition and will advance to the international finals in Lisbon. The company uses an AI-driven platform with programmable lipid nanoparticles to create more effective and accessible gene therapies, aligning with Vision 20...
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UiPath Opens Riyadh Office to Boost Saudi Vision 2030 with AI
UiPath opened its new regional headquarters in Riyadh on October 22, 2025, expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia to support the adoption of agentic automation and AI in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The company's automation solutions are already improving efficiency in key Saudi institutions, and...
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Oumla Secures $2.4M to Develop Saudi Digital Asset Infrastructure
Oumla raised $2.4 million in seed funding, led by Core Vision with support from Avalanche and angel investors, to advance Saudi Arabia's digital asset infrastructure. The company provides custody, management, and tokenization solutions for digital assets, targeting corporations, banks, and govern...
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Tarabut Opens New Regional Headquarters in Riyadh
Tarabut has launched its new regional headquarters in Riyadh, reinforcing its commitment to Saudi Arabia's open banking framework and Vision 2030 economic goals. The inauguration involved key Saudi banks and partners, showcasing Tarabut's integration and collaborative role within the Kingdom's fi...
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Sarmad Launches Thamar to Simplify Saudi Investor Services
Sarmad has launched thamar, a digital platform designed to modernize investor services for asset management firms in Saudi Arabia, aligning with Vision 2030 to enhance financial digitization. The platform streamlines operations by connecting asset managers with distributors, digitizing workflows,...
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Saudi Aramco Buys Stake in PIF's AI Firm HUMAIN
Saudi Aramco is acquiring a minority stake in HUMAIN, with both PIF and Aramco contributing AI assets and expertise to scale operations and enhance Saudi Arabia's position as a global AI hub. The partnership aims to accelerate talent development, innovation, and industrial AI applications, levera...
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Huawei's AI Vision: Powering the Middle East's Digital Future
Huawei is driving digital transformation in the Middle East by integrating AI across sectors, focusing on talent development and government partnerships to create an enabling environment. The company deploys a comprehensive AI stack, including chipsets and cloud platforms, to make AI a practical ...
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Saudi Arabia's $708B E-Commerce Boom: AI, Youth & Digital Payments
Saudi Arabia's digital marketplace is projected to reach a $708.7 billion valuation by 2033, driven by high internet and smartphone penetration, AI adoption, and a shift to digital payments, supported by a young, tech-savvy population and Vision 2030 initiatives. Mobile commerce dominates online ...
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Saudi's UmrahCash Enters Indonesia via Sharia Partnerships
UmrahCash has launched in Indonesia with strategic partnerships to enhance the sharia fintech ecosystem for pilgrims, aiming to support millions undertaking hajj and umrah annually. The company provides secure, transparent, and sharia-compliant financial services, including direct access to Saudi...
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Omnix Launches Matterport Digital Twin Solutions in Saudi Arabia
Omnix International has launched advanced Matterport digital twin solutions in Saudi Arabia, targeting key sectors like AEC, Real Estate, and Oil & Gas to support the Kingdom's digital transformation and enhance project efficiency, cost savings, and collaboration. The initiative aligns with Saudi...
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How AI is Driving Egypt's Industrial Transformation
Egypt is positioning itself as an industrial innovation hub, with AVEVA Day Egypt on October 1st serving as a platform to explore how unified engineering and AI are advancing its Vision 2030 goals for smarter, sustainable growth. The event will feature industry leaders discussing AI-powered digit...
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Abu Dhabi's RAAD Smart Vehicle: AI-Powered Emergency Response
Abu Dhabi has launched the RAAD smart vehicle, a multi-mission platform integrating AI, robotics, and drones to enhance emergency response, marking a regional first in comprehensive emergency technology. The vehicle supports strategic goals to improve response efficiency and on-site command, alig...
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Qatar's First Commercial Internet Exchange Launches in Doha
Qatar has launched its first commercial Internet Exchange, Doha IX, in partnership with Ooredoo and DE-CIX, aiming to establish the country as a regional connectivity hub. Doha IX provides a secure, neutral, and high-performance interconnection environment for various networks, reducing latency a...
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Submer Expands Digital Infrastructure Across Middle East, Africa & Turkey
Submer is expanding its digital infrastructure in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, establishing a regional hub in Saudi Arabia to serve as a design-build and sustainability partner for AI-ready datacenters. This expansion supports regional transformation agendas like Saudi Arabia's Vision 203...
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Saudi E-Commerce Soars on AI and Digital Payments
Saudi Arabia's e-commerce market is projected to reach $708.7 billion by 2033, driven by a 15% compound annual growth rate and factors like AI integration and digital payment adoption. The country's young, tech-savvy population, with high internet and smartphone usage, is accelerating the shift t...
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ByteBridge, Naizak Partner on AI-Driven Data Centers in Saudi Arabia
ByteBridge and Naizak have formed a joint venture to develop hyperscale and AI-driven data centers in the Middle East, aiding international market entry and enhancing regional connectivity. The partnership combines Naizak's local expertise with ByteBridge's global experience to advance AI infrast...
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Saudi Startup Fitting Secures $500K to Digitize Construction Supply Chain
Saudi construction tech firm Fitting raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding to expand operations, enhance technology, and build industry alliances. The company, established in 2024, operates a digital marketplace to improve supply chain efficiency, transparency, and reduce waste in Saudi Arabia's co...
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Saudi's Gathern Raises $72M, Eyes IPO at $266M Valuation
Gathern, Saudi Arabia's leading vacation rental platform, has raised $72 million in Series B funding, valuing the company at over $266 million and making it the Middle East's most valuable woman-led startup. The funding will support preparations for an IPO on the Tadawul stock exchange and drive ...
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Forge New Economic Partnership in Energy, IT, and Trade
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have launched a major Economic Cooperation Framework to expand their partnership in critical sectors like energy, IT, and trade, building on their long-standing historical ties. The agreement, formalized by their leaders in Riyadh, focuses on strategic projects to boost ...
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Saudi Telecoms Prioritize Customer Experience for Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia's telecom sector is prioritizing customer experience as a key part of Vision 2030, with evolving expectations now the main market differentiator beyond infrastructure and pricing. STC leads with 56% brand awareness and 53% user share, but customer loyalty is fragile due to issues lik...
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80% of Saudi Adults Use AI Tools, 1 in 3 Regularly
Awaser is a Saudi matchmaking app that blends technology with cultural traditions, offering a structured, privacy-focused alternative to conventional dating apps while aligning with local values. Developed by Dr. Mohammed Alolayan, the app emphasizes family involvement and cultural compatibility,...
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