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Posted by saudishopper | Nov 8, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

World Economic Forum Concludes Sustainable Development Meetings 2026 in New York

by Mohamed Mosaed | Sep 27, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Education & Training

Over 1,000 global leaders gathered in New York for the World Economic Forum’s meetings on climate action, artificial intelligence, and capital mobilization.

Microsoft Commits $10 Billion to Expand Infrastructure Across Gulf Region by 2030

by Shima Zamil | Sep 27, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Microsoft has announced a $10 billion infrastructure plan spanning Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait to develop cloud and AI assets by 2030.

Global 6G Connections Projected to Reach 2.4 Billion by 2035

by Nour Elotaiby | Sep 27, 2026 | Economy & Business, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications

GSMA Intelligence projects global 6G connections will reach 2.4 billion by 2035, operating alongside a 60 percent market share for 5G networks.

Apple and Qualcomm Extend Global Chip Patent Licensing Deal

by Mohamed Mosaed | Sep 27, 2026 | Economy & Business, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications

Apple and Qualcomm have renewed their global patent licensing deal starting April 2027, securing wireless intellectual property access.

Google and AWS Ranked Top Enterprise AI Platform Providers by GlobalData

by Shima Zamil | Sep 26, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

GlobalData ranked Google and AWS as the leading enterprise AI platform providers based on agentic tools, model governance, and token cost controls.

Chinese Consulate in Jeddah Marks 77th Anniversary and Bilateral Ties

by saudishopper | Sep 26, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

The Chinese Consulate in Jeddah celebrated its 77th founding anniversary, highlighting bilateral cooperation with Saudi Arabia across AI and energy.

UAE Digital Transactions More Than Double as Cyber Attack Rate Drops 45 Percent

by saudishopper | Sep 25, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

UAE digital transaction volumes doubled with 107% annual growth in 2025 while cyber attack rates dropped to 1.2%, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

Global Gaming Leaders Gather in Riyadh for Kingdom of Gaming Event

by saudishopper | Sep 25, 2026 | Economy & Business, Gaming & Entertainment

Kingdom of Gaming will convene in Riyadh this December, bringing together 20,000 attendees, 500 studios, and 200 investors to discuss sector growth.

Arthur D. Little Releases GEMRIX 2026 Report on Global EV Ecosystems

by saudishopper | Sep 25, 2026 | Automotive, Economy & Business

Arthur D. Little has published its GEMRIX 2026 index evaluating electric mobility readiness across 31 markets worldwide, led by China and Norway.

Silverflow and Hypergate Partner on Cloud Payment Infrastructure

by saudishopper | Sep 25, 2026 | Apps & Software, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

Silverflow and Hypergate have launched an integrated cloud-native payment infrastructure to speed up merchant onboarding and streamline card acquiring.

DCO and UN ESCWA Partner to Advance Digital Economy Development and AI Governance

by saudishopper | Sep 25, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

DCO and UN ESCWA signed an agreement in New York to accelerate digital economy development and establish responsible AI governance frameworks across Arab nations.

Citi Wealth Releases 2026 Global Family Office Report Highlighting Shift to Public Equities

by saudishopper | Sep 24, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

Citi Wealth’s 2026 Global Family Office Report reveals that 90% of family offices achieved positive returns, shifting focus to public equities and AI deployment.

Saudi ICT Sector Weekly Round-Up: AI Investments, Policy Updates, and Tech Launches

by saudishopper | Sep 24, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, Economy & Business

A weekly overview of Saudi ICT sector developments, covering startup funding, judicial technology agreements, smart transport regulations, and industrial networks.

Emerson to Build New Automation Solutions Facility in Qatar

by saudishopper | Sep 24, 2026 | Economy & Business

Emerson has announced plans to build a 3,500-square-meter automation solutions service center in Qatar featuring the region’s first certified flow calibration lab.

TEAM LEWIS Introduces Orbital OS1 as AI Platform for Enterprise Marketing

by saudishopper | Sep 24, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

TEAM LEWIS has launched Orbital OS1, an AI operating system integrating PR, CRM, and media data for multi-market enterprise marketing teams.

SAMA Announces Tap to Pay on iPhone Launch in Saudi Arabia

by Nour Elotaiby | Sep 23, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business, Mobile Devices

SAMA announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone will soon arrive in Saudi Arabia, allowing businesses to accept mada and contactless payments directly.

Paymob Secures $35 Million in Pre-Series C Funding Round Co-Led by Mubadala and EBRD

by saudishopper | Sep 23, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business

Paymob has raised $35 million in a Pre-Series C round co-led by Mubadala and EBRD to expand payment services across MENA markets.

DataFlow Group Acquires NEAC to Expand Global Healthcare Licensing

by saudishopper | Sep 23, 2026 | Economy & Business, Education & Training, Health & Technology

DataFlow Group has acquired NEAC Medical Exams Application Center, expanding verification and licensing services for healthcare professionals entering international markets.