Category: Economy & Business

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

Music Commission Partners with Jazz in Jeddah Platform

by saudishopper | Aug 3, 2026 | Economy & Business, Education & Training, Social Media

The Music Commission has announced a strategic partnership with the Jazz in Jeddah platform to support local talent and boost the cultural music economy.

IBM Report: Cost of Data Breaches in Middle East Reaches $8 Million

by saudishopper | Aug 3, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

A new IBM study reveals that the average cost of data breaches in the Middle East has reached $8 million, with AI-powered attacks on the rise.

Coursera strategic investment of $100 Million in LearnVector to Advance AI Learning

by saudishopper | Aug 1, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Education & Training

Coursera has announced a $100 million strategic investment in LearnVector, a new AI-native learning company founded by Andrew Ng.

W Capital Receives Top Sales Agency Award from Reef Developments

by saudishopper | Aug 1, 2026 | Economy & Business

W Capital Real Estate Brokerage has been awarded the Top Sales Agency title by Reef Developments for its outstanding sales performance in Dubai.

KniTT Launches Elysium Private Cloud Platform to Address Geopolitical Risks

by saudishopper | Jul 30, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

KniTT has launched Elysium, an AI-powered private cloud platform designed to secure data sovereignty and mitigate geopolitical risks in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia Mandates AI in Education Across General Schools

by Shima Zamil | Jul 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Education & Training

Saudi Arabia has integrated AI in education as a mandatory subject for over six million students, supported by extensive teacher training programs.

Meta Launches Dedicated Sellers App for Marketplace

by Shima Zamil | Jul 30, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

Meta has introduced a standalone Sellers app for Facebook Marketplace, featuring AI-powered listing tools and unified messaging for merchants.

GCG Enterprise Solutions Expands Enterprise AV Portfolio with Crestron Partnership

by Shima Zamil | Jul 30, 2026 | Economy & Business, Smart Devices

GCG Enterprise Solutions has partnered with Crestron to expand its enterprise AV portfolio, bringing advanced AV-over-IP and smart building technologies to the GCC region.

China Warns of Retaliation Over Proposed US AI Sanctions

by Nour Elotaiby | Jul 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

China has warned of necessary measures to protect its interests following US threats of sanctions against Chinese AI companies over model distillation allegations.

Global Governments Agree on Unified 6G Development Timeline

by Mohamed Mosaed | Jul 30, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

More than 20 nations have committed to a unified 6G development timeline to align research and establish secure communication channels within the next year.

Air Cargo AI: How Human Expertise Shapes the Automated Workplace

by saudishopper | Jul 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Tourism & Aviation

Logistics companies are integrating AI systems to manage volatile schedules and capacity shifts while preserving essential human decision-making.

stc group Reports 40.1 Billion SAR Revenue for First Half of 2026

by saudishopper | Jul 30, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

stc group reported a record revenue of 40.11 billion SAR for the first half of 2026, representing a 3.8% growth compared to the previous year.

Liplyn Academy Launches in Dubai to Train Regional Organizations on AI Search

by saudishopper | Jul 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Education & Training

Liplyn Academy has launched in Dubai to provide training in AI Search Visibility, Vibe Coding, and Agentic AI for regional organizations.

Uptime Institute 2026 Survey Highlights Rising Rack Densities and Staffing Pressures

by saudishopper | Jul 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

The 16th annual Uptime Institute survey highlights critical workforce shortages, rising outage costs, and increasing rack densities across global data centers.

DP World Opens First Multi-Client Warehouse in Riyadh

by saudishopper | Jul 30, 2026 | Automotive, Economy & Business, Smart Devices

DP World has launched its first multi-client third-party logistics warehouse in Riyadh, expanding storage and distribution capacity for Saudi Arabia’s growing sectors.

On-Site Solar to Power 35% of Saudi Mega-Projects

by saudishopper | Jul 30, 2026 | Automotive, Economy & Business, Smart Devices

A new BCG report shows that Saudi Arabia’s mega-projects can generate up to 35% of their electricity on-site, reducing costs and supporting Vision 2030 targets.

Saadia Zahidi Appointed as First Female IATA Director General

by saudishopper | Jul 30, 2026 | Economy & Business, Tourism & Aviation

Saadia Zahidi has been appointed as the ninth Director General of IATA, becoming the first woman to lead the global airline association starting November 2026.

AlUla App Launched by Royal Commission for AlUla

by Shima Zamil | Jul 28, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business, Tourism & Aviation

The Royal Commission for AlUla has launched its new digital platform to centralize municipal services, tourism information, and investment opportunities.