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Majority of Saudi E-Commerce Stores Fail to Meet Data Protection Standards, Study Finds
A King Abdulaziz University study reveals that 60% of top-ranked Saudi e-commerce stores fail to meet personal data protection requirements.
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SADAFCO Joins 13th Career Fair at King Abdulaziz University, Highlights Saudi Workforce Growth
SADAFCO participated in the 13th Career Fair at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, where the company reported that Saudi nationals now make up more than 33% of its total workforce.

SADAFCO and King Abdulaziz University Conclude Marketing Hackathon in Jeddah
SADAFCO and King Abdulaziz University wrapped up a marketing hackathon with 30 students tackling real business challenges. Winners were announced in snacks and culinary categories after presentations on 8 February 2026.

Souq7 Opens in Jeddah With 3,500 Stores Across Seven Specialized Zones
Souq7 officially opened in Jeddah on Dec 10, spanning 720,000 sqm with 3,500 stores across seven specialized retail zones.

Wadi Jeddah, MISA & CIC Partner to Boost Saudi Arabia’s Knowledge Economy
During Saudi-US Investment Forum 2025 in the US [Washington, D.C., USA, 19 November 2025] – Wadi Jeddah, the strategic investment and innovation arm of King Abdulaziz University (KAU) together with the Saudi Ministry of Investment and the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in the United States, signed an agreement aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s innovation and […]

SARsatX Wins Third Place Globally at the Entrepreneurship World Cup During Biban 2025
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – November 11, 2025 – His Excellency Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at), awarded SARsatX, a Saudi company under Wadi Jeddah – the investment and innovation arm of King Abdulaziz University third place globally […]

Wadi Jeddah and Jeddah Municipality Sign Agreement to Enhance Digital Transformation and Innovation in Municipal Services
[Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 06 November 2025] – Wadi Jeddah Company, the investment and innovation arm of King Abdulaziz University, announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Jeddah Municipality during the Digital Government Forum, a national platform that brings together public and private sector leaders to advance digital transformation and exchange […]

Wadi Jeddah Joins the International Association of Science Parks (IASP) during the 42nd World Conference in Beijing
[Beijing, China – 22 September 2025] – Wadi Jeddah, the investment arm of King Abdulaziz University, announced its official membership in the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) during the Association’s 42nd World Conference, held in Beijing, China, from September 16 to 19, 2025. The membership shield was received on behalf […]

Wadi Jeddah Signs Cooperation Agreement with the National Housing Company to Strengthen Investment and Community Initiatives
[Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 14 September 2025] –Wadi Jeddah, the investment arm of King Abdulaziz University, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the National Housing Company (NHC). The agreement reflects Wadi Jeddah’s ongoing commitment to building high-value partnerships that drive economic and social development while contributing to the national transformation agenda. The agreement aims […]

Dr. Bothina Momenah: The Inspirational Force Behind Saudi Arabia’s Event Industry
06 May, 2025, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Bothina Momenah is a name that has become synonymous with innovation, leadership and transformation in both the academic and business worlds of Saudi Arabia. As one of the first Saudi women to establish an event agency in the Kingdom, Dr. Momenah’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. With […]


