Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity, the Kingdom’s largest gathering of the creative marketing industry, returns for its fourth edition from 24-25 November. Convening local, regional, and international leaders, decision-makers, tastemakers, and practitioners at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC, the
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HITEK AI, a pioneering leader in advanced digital facility management solutions, part of the Farnek group of companies, has added sustainability and ESG consultancy services, to its market proposition in Saudi Arabia. The strategic move which follows the opening of HITEK’s new regional office, earlier this year, in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, not only broadens […]
AppyThings, a Google Cloud partner focused on building the AI-native data and integration stack that powers secure, scalable digital services and enables enterprise AI adoption, headquartered in the Netherlands, has strengthened its commitment to Saudi Arabia with the launch of AppyThings Arabia, its new legal entity in the Kingdom. The move follows two years of […]
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has received the Healthy Work Environment Award in the Clinical Category from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing; a global leader in advancing the nursing profession. The Healthy Work Environment award recognizes KFSH’s commitment to creating a comprehensive work environment that supports
The Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has signed a residential real estate finance portfolio purchase agreement with Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB). The signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Municipalities and Housing and SRC Board Chairman Majed Al-Hogail. The agreement forms part of SRC’s ongoing efforts […]
The World Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics (WAM) Saudi Summit & Expo 2026, organised under the patronage of His Excellency Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and in strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), is set to be a significant catalyst for the Kingdom of […]
Editage, the flagship brand of Cactus Communications (CACTUS), successfully hosted the Saudi Research Summit 2026 in Riyadh to explore the role of artificial intelligence in strengthening Saudi Arabia’s research ecosystem. The summit, themed “AI-Powered Research Excellence,” served as a strategic platform for discussions on how responsible AI adoption can enhance research
Investcorp Saudi Arabia Financial Investments Company (together with its affiliates, “Investcorp”), a leading global alternative investment manager, has expanded its digital platform offering through a distribution agreement with Stake, the MENA region’s leading digital real-estate investment platform. The partnership provides investors with access to select international
Governments across the GCC deployed an estimated USD 110 billion in investment expenditure in 2024, with significant allocations directed toward infrastructure, special economic zones and logistics-linked connectivity. The UAE and Saudi Arabia have emerged as the region’s primary engines of transport and trade transformation, with combined logistics investments and
Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface Company, is partnering with leading universities and research institutions in Saudi Arabia to advance geoscience education and digital skills development across the Kingdom. As part of this effort, Seequent will provide any university access to its 3D Geological modelling software, Leapfrog Works, and its geotechnical analysis software,
Google has selected Saudi startup Lahint, a rising GovTech platform, to join the Growth Academy: AI for GovTech 2025, as one of 24 startups worldwide chosen to drive innovation in the government sector. This milestone follows Lahint’s graduation from leading regional programs such as Misk Launchpad, CODE Tech Founders, and Unlocked by Sanabil 500, underscoring […]
Dhruva, the region’s leading tax advisory firm, today announced the opening of its new office in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in its mission to support Saudi businesses, inbound multinationals, and family enterprises in navigating the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving tax landscape. As Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 agenda, the Riyadh office will serve as
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully performed a life-saving heart transplant on a 7-year-old Saudi child using an organ donated by a brain-dead donor in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The complex procedure was made possible through seamless cross-border cooperation between the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation and
Amid growing demand for cloud data platforms MongoDB is expanding its operations across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and key African markets as demand rises for scalable, cloud-based data platforms in the region’s public and private sectors. The US-based software company is increasing its regional hiring and customer outreach following the success of MongoDB […]
Toyota enters team In a country where women were only granted the legal right to drive seven years ago, Saudi Arabia hosted the fourth edition of Rally Jameel, a navigation-based off-road rally exclusively for female drivers. Held from April 21-26, 2025, the event attracted 82 participants from 37 countries, including the first-ever team from Japan, […]
Shrimp Nation, a Saudi homegrown Food & Beverage (“F&B”) brand, and one of the fastest-growing seafood restaurant concepts in the Middle East, has announced a strategic partnership with private equity firm Olive Rock Partners (“Olive Rock”), marking a major milestone in its growth strategy. Olive Rock has acquired a 30% stake in the business, setting […]
In a landmark moment for global healthcare collaboration, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston has announced the successful completion of the first fully robotic heart transplant in the United States. The procedure follows in the footsteps of a groundbreaking operation performed in September 2024 at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in
NVIDIA’s RTX Platform is redefining the future of game development in the Middle East. In the case of the Saudi indie game Aunt Fatima, RTX technologies helped bring the terrifying game to life, offering a unique horror experience rooted in local folklore. Created single-handedly by Saudi creator Abdullah Al Hamad, Aunt Fatima is a first-person […]
At Stormwater and Wastewater Conference The second edition of the Stormwater and Wastewater Conference will be held on June 23-24, 2025, at the Jeddah Hilton. The event is expected to bring together government officials, engineers and international experts as Saudi Arabia prepares to tackle mounting infrastructure pressures caused by rapid urbanisation and the growing
His Excellency Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed AL-Rumaih, Vice Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, officially inaugurated the second edition of the Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. In his opening remarks, His Excellency emphasized that the Kingdom is witnessing a transformative leap in the logistics





























