Category: Economy & Business

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

Saudi Education Minister Announces Curriculum Updates and AI Integration

by saudishopper | Aug 18, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Education & Training

The Saudi Ministry of Education has announced updates to 22 school subjects and the integration of 50 AI units for the upcoming academic year.

YouTube Updates View Counting System to Match Competitors

by Mohamed Mosaed | Aug 18, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business, Social Media

YouTube will count views as soon as a video starts playing starting August 24, aligning its metrics with TikTok and Instagram.

Tawakkalna Leads Digital Experience Maturity Index 2026

by Shima Zamil | Aug 17, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business

Tawakkalna has ranked first in beneficiary satisfaction in the 2026 Digital Experience Maturity Index, placing fifth overall among Saudi government platforms.

AI Opens New Growth Avenues for Saudi Enterprises

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 17, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

Artificial intelligence is opening new growth avenues for Saudi enterprises, helping small and medium-sized businesses improve operational efficiency.

Etmad Platform Secures Second Place in Digital Experience Maturity Index

by Shima Zamil | Aug 17, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business

The Saudi government platform Etmad ranked second in the 2026 Digital Experience Maturity Index, scoring 94.36% overall.

Wamdah Tech Expands Applied Technology Programs for Saudi Women Graduates

by saudishopper | Aug 17, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Education & Training

Wamdah Tech is expanding its applied technology programs for Saudi women graduates to Madinah, Hail, and the Northern Borders with support from Agility.

First Healthcare Technology Manager Pathway Launched in KSA

by saudishopper | Aug 17, 2026 | Economy & Business, Education & Training, Health & Technology

First Gulf Company and BMET partner to launch Saudi Arabia’s first Certified Healthcare Technology Manager pathway, aligning with Vision 2030.

Durability Certification Expands to Mass-Market Smartphones

by saudishopper | Aug 17, 2026 | Economy & Business, Mobile Devices, Smart Devices

Smartphone durability certification is expanding into mass-market devices, bringing premium protection standards to more accessible price segments.

Help AG Achieves CyberForce SOC Certification for Managed Security

by saudishopper | Aug 17, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

Help AG has achieved the CyberForce SOC certification from DESC, making it one of the first companies to complete all three CyberForce standards.

University of New Haven Riyadh Appoints Dr. Mohammed Alshagawi as Founding Campus Dean

by saudishopper | Aug 16, 2026 | Economy & Business, Education & Training

Dr. Mohammed Alshagawi has been appointed as the founding Campus Dean of the University of New Haven – Riyadh ahead of its launch this fall.

Burson Acquires Cognitive AI Company Limbik to Integrate Decipher Platform

by saudishopper | Aug 16, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

Burson has acquired cognitive AI company Limbik, bringing the Decipher predictive intelligence platform fully in-house to accelerate global communications technology.

SEVEN Tabuk Entertainment Destination Opens in Saudi Arabia

by saudishopper | Aug 16, 2026 | Economy & Business, Gaming & Entertainment, Tourism & Aviation

Saudi Entertainment Ventures has officially opened its second indoor entertainment destination, SEVEN Tabuk, featuring global attractions and local concepts.

Insta360 Unveils X6 Action Camera with Compact Design and Larger Sony Sensors

by Mohamed Mosaed | Aug 16, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business, Smart Devices

Insta360 has launched the X6 action camera, featuring larger Sony sensors, 8K video at 50fps, and a more compact design with an OLED screen.

Al-Zahed Group Selects Snowflake Platform for Data and AI Initiatives

by saudishopper | Aug 16, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

Al-Zahed Group has selected the Snowflake data platform to centralize its corporate data and accelerate its artificial intelligence initiatives.

Q and Margolis Healy Partner for Regional Data Center Infrastructure

by saudishopper | Aug 16, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Q and Margolis Healy Architecture have partnered to develop advanced data centers in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, and Europe to meet growing AI demands.

Saudi IT Leader Warns AI Adoption Outpaces Security Frameworks

by saudishopper | Aug 16, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

A Saudi IT leader warns that rapid AI integration is outpacing cybersecurity frameworks, creating significant security vulnerabilities for organizations.

Saudi GPU Market Projected to Reach $252.4 Million by 2030

by saudishopper | Aug 16, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Computers & Laptops, Economy & Business

The Saudi GPU market is projected to grow from $77.3 million in 2025 to $252.4 million by 2030, driven by digital transformation and cloud investments.

Tech Giants Face Thousands of Social Media Lawsuits After Failed Appeal

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 16, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business, Social Media

Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google must face thousands of consolidated user addiction lawsuits after a US appeals court rejected their Section 230 defense.

AI Newsrooms Break Technology Stories Faster Than Traditional Media

by Mohamed Mosaed | Aug 16, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

AI newsrooms are breaking major technology stories hours ahead of traditional journalists, signaling a shift in how digital news is produced and distributed.