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

Keeta Releases White Paper on Saudi Digital Economy at LEAP East

by saudishopper | Jul 13, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business

Keeta released a white paper at LEAP East in Hong Kong, detailing the growth of the Saudi digital economy and food delivery trends.

ZATCA Detects Tax Violations in 61,000 Inspections

by Nour Elotaiby | Jul 13, 2026 | Apps & Software, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

ZATCA detected multiple tax violations during 61,000 inspections in Q2 2026, targeting retail, gold, and tobacco sectors.

Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Infrastructure and AI Cooperation in China

by Nour Elotaiby | Jul 13, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Smart Devices

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology led a high-level delegation to Shenzhen to discuss AI, robotics, and cloud solutions.

Saudi Minister Meets Scholarship Students in China to Discuss Tech Future

by Nour Elotaiby | Jul 13, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Education & Training

The Saudi Minister of Communications met with scholarship students in China to discuss localizing advanced technologies and boosting the digital economy.

MEF and VodafoneThree Block 2 Million Fraudulent SMS Messages

by saudishopper | Jul 13, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

A joint initiative between MEF and VodafoneThree has successfully blocked 2 million fraudulent banking SMS messages before they reached customers.

Saudi Arabia Ranks First Globally in ICT Development Index

by Mohamed Mosaed | Jul 13, 2026 | Computers & Laptops, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia has secured the top global position in the 2026 ICT Development Index, reflecting major investments in digital infrastructure.

Uvera Seed Round Closed with Morgan Stanley Support

by Shima Zamil | Jul 13, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Smart Devices

Saudi deep-tech startup Uvera has closed its Seed funding round with backing from Morgan Stanley, LAB7, and Core Vision to expand its food preservation platform.

Growth-Stage Bridge Connects Global Fintechs with Saudi Market

by Mohamed Mosaed | Jul 13, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business

An analysis of the strategic initiatives connecting international growth-stage financial technology companies with expanding opportunities in Saudi Arabia.

Middle East Accelerates Digital Infrastructure Expansion

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Jul 13, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Middle East governments and telecom operators are accelerating digital infrastructure expansion through massive investments in fiber networks.

EXEED Riyadh Fan Zone Launches at Laysen Valley

by saudishopper | Jul 13, 2026 | Automotive, Economy & Business, Tourism & Aviation

Arabian Heritage Motors has launched the EXEED Riyadh Fan Zone at Laysen Valley, welcoming nearly 500 guests to a premium football viewing experience.

AI Principles in Media Project Recognized at WSIS Prizes 2026

by Shima Zamil | Jul 13, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Social Media

The Saudi AI Principles in Media project has secured a certificate of recognition at the WSIS Prizes 2026 in Geneva for promoting responsible technology use.

Saudi Arabia Deploys AI to Optimize Hajj Telecom Networks

by Shima Zamil | Jul 13, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia is deploying artificial intelligence and 5G technologies to optimize telecom networks during the Hajj season, ensuring reliable connectivity for millions of pilgrims.

Saudi Digital Economy Reaches $139 Billion After 75% Growth

by Shima Zamil | Jul 13, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

The Saudi digital economy has reached a value of $139 billion following a 75% growth rate over the past eight years, driven by infrastructure expansion.

Saudi Arabia Launches AI-Powered Insights Tool for National Data Analysis

by Nour Elotaiby | Jul 13, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

Saudi Arabia has launched the AI-powered Insights tool to simplify national data analysis and support decision-making across government entities.

Shahbandar Rebrands to Komrz and Launches Komi AI Agent

by Mohamed Mosaed | Jul 13, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

Shahbandar has rebranded to Komrz and launched its new Komi AI assistant to drive expansion into the GCC and European e-commerce markets.

European Committee Proposes Social Media Ban for Children

by Shima Zamil | Jul 13, 2026 | Apps & Software, Economy & Business, Social Media

A European expert committee is set to recommend a social media ban for children across the EU, reflecting a growing global trend of digital age restrictions.

C3 and HSBC Launch Nature Impact Accelerator to Scale Habitat Restoration

by saudishopper | Jul 13, 2026 | Economy & Business, Education & Training

Companies Creating Change (C3) has partnered with HSBC to launch a new program supporting habitat restoration across MENAT and Southeast Asia.

Fire Protection Summit to Address Infrastructure Resilience and AI Safety Systems in Riyadh

by saudishopper | Jul 13, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

The Fire Protection Summit will take place in Riyadh this November, focusing on AI-enabled safety systems and infrastructure resilience.

Dream of the Desert Establishes Riyadh Headquarters and Appoints General Manager

by saudishopper | Jul 13, 2026 | Economy & Business, Tourism & Aviation

Dream of the Desert has opened its permanent Riyadh headquarters and appointed Raffaele Breschi as General Manager, marking its transition into the delivery phase.