Category: Economy & Business

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

Syrian Tech Sector Marks First Participation at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh

by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 31, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Syria’s communications and technology sector makes its debut at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, presenting seven startups and exploring bilateral investments.

42Maru Targets Saudi AI Market Through South Korean Agency Support Program

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 31, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

42Maru joins the KOSME support program to deliver on-premise language models and retrieval tools to Saudi government and enterprise sectors.

Korean AI Firms Present Full-Stack Solutions at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh

by Mohamed Mosaed | Aug 31, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Computers & Laptops, Economy & Business

Korean AI firms are showcasing full-stack artificial intelligence solutions, semiconductors, and digital twin systems at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

Saudi Digital Economy Value Reaches SAR 522 Billion as AI Expansion Accelerates

by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 31, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia’s digital economy reached SAR 522 billion, with tech sector jobs expanding to 410,000 and the Kingdom hosting nine regional unicorn companies.

Adobe CEO Highlights Artificial Intelligence and Digital Creativity at LEAP26

by Shima Zamil | Aug 31, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen discussed how artificial intelligence shapes digital creativity and modern enterprise software during his keynote address at LEAP26.

Saudi Communications Minister Details 99% Coverage and 2028 Network Targets

by Mohamed Mosaed | Aug 30, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications, Tourism & Aviation

Communications Minister Al-Swaha reported 99% basic telecom coverage in Al-Baha and Asir, outlining 2028 expansion targets for 5G and fiber networks.

Saudi Arabia Expands Fiber Coverage to 5.8 Million Homes

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 30, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia has expanded fiber optics coverage to 5.8 million homes, reducing the digital divide to 1% while ranking among the top five globally.

Saudi Arabia Hosts First International xAI Data Center Outside US

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia has been selected to host xAI’s first international data center outside the US, alongside new hardware manufacturing and server export projects.

Saudi Arabia to Issue Freedom of Information System to Regulate Data Sharing

by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 30, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia will introduce a Freedom of Information system to govern data exchange, safeguard national sovereignty, and stimulate digital innovation.

Human Talent Drives Digital Transformation at Aramco According to Executive at LEAP 2026

by Shima Zamil | Aug 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

Sami Alajmi of Saudi Aramco highlighted at LEAP 2026 how human talent drives enterprise digital initiatives.

National Auto Award Launches Digital Platform Documenting 14 Years of Automotive Sector Milestones

by saudishopper | Aug 30, 2026 | Apps & Software, Automotive, Economy & Business

The National Auto Award launched a digital archive documenting 14 years of Saudi automotive achievements ahead of its 14th edition in Jeddah.

specialized by stc Showcases Critical Communication Networks and Hadath Platform at LEAP 2026

by saudishopper | Aug 30, 2026 | Economy & Business, Smart Devices, Telecommunications

specialized by stc presented its Business Critical Network and Hadath event management platform at LEAP 2026 to support industrial operations across Saudi Arabia.

LEAP 2026 Opens in Riyadh with Global Tech Leaders and Major Showcases

by saudishopper | Aug 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Gaming & Entertainment

LEAP 2026 opens in Riyadh featuring 1,289 investors managing $14.5 trillion, robotics demos, and executive speakers from AMD, Cisco, and NVIDIA.

Meta Tests Data Center Robots to Automate Server Maintenance and Infrastructure Tasks

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Computers & Laptops, Economy & Business

Meta is testing specialized robots to handle cable replacement, server restarts, and rack maintenance across its growing infrastructure network.

Salam Announces Strategic Sponsorship of LEAP 2026 and Unveils AI Connectivity Solutions

by saudishopper | Aug 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Etihad Salam Telecom Company has announced its strategic sponsorship of LEAP 2026, unveiling its Connectivity+ portfolio and AI solutions in Riyadh.

Opening Round of Saudi Toyota Championship Concludes at Jeddah Corniche Circuit

by saudishopper | Aug 30, 2026 | Automotive, Economy & Business

Mamoun Amr Alkabbani set the fastest time of 1:12.279 as 88 drivers competed in the opening round of the Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack in Jeddah.

Johnson Controls Arabia Concludes Industrial Hackathon with 18 Student Engineering Solutions

by saudishopper | Aug 30, 2026 | Economy & Business, Education & Training

Johnson Controls Arabia and the University of Jeddah concluded the first Industrial University Projects Hackathon, showcasing 18 student engineering solutions.

Sony Music and Warner Chappell File Major Copyright Lawsuit Against Anthropic

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 30, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

Sony Music and Warner Chappell have sued Anthropic over alleged copyright infringement in training its Claude AI model, seeking significant statutory damages.