The move comes amid increased global developments focused on integrating VR and AR technologies to enhance cinematic experiences. Opening Saudi cinemas present the Kingdom with tremendous opportunities to leverage VR technologies in pioneering initiatives that will bring immersive experiences to movie-goers.
HR Tech Saudi Summit addresses key issues and prospects
The inaugural HR Tech Saudi Summit, organised by Dubai based QnA International, took place over two days, gathering policy leaders, key …
E-commerce site Noon to go live in Saudi today
Regional e-commerce platform Noon will launch in Saudi Arabia today, its chief executive told the news portal Zawya. The site, …
Saudi ‘Sale’ app reaches more than half a million users
The Saudi Ministry of Commerce and Investment has announced that the number of users of “Sale” app reached more than …
Jordan, Saudi seal partnership to connect power grids
The connection will help reduce the load of oscillations and will boost the two countries’ reliance on renewable energy.
Historic UAE-Saudi deal bypasses GCC states
A potentially historic UAE-Saudi Arabia economic and military pact, which does not include the countries’ GCC neighbours, has been agreed …
Saudi, US sign pact for clean energy
U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry was received by H.E. Khalid Al Falih, Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry, and Mineral Resources, …
Saudi exchange enlists Nasdaq for tech makeover
Saudi Arabia’s Stock Exchange Tadawul said on Monday it has hired U.S. group Nasdaq to replace its 16-year-old registry, depository …
Apple, Microsoft and Google among attractive employers in Saudi
Both Saudi and global firms figured in the list of top nine attractive employers for Saudi business and engineering students, …
Detained Saudi Prince Alwaleed an ‘important partner’: Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder and former CEO Bill Gates said that detained Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has been an “important partner” in charitable work to improve health conditions around the globe, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Saudi Aramco, SABIC plan to build $20B oil-to-chemicals complex
State oil giant Saudi Aramco and petrochemical producer Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) has recently signed a preliminary deal to build a $20 billion complex to convert crude oil to chemicals.
Saudi’s Mobily partners with Souq.com
Saudi telecom operator Mobily (Etihad Etisalat) has partnered with UAE e-commerce player Souq.com, allowing its customers to now buy SIM …
Saudi security centre foils ‘advanced’ cyber-attack on Middle East
The Saudi government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said in a statement that the kingdom had been hit by a hacking campaign bearing the technical hallmarks of an attack group dubbed “MuddyWater” by US cyber firm Palo Alto Networks.
D-Link on Saudi developments and channel business
“2017 has been a challenging year for the regional channel industry,” says Sakkeer Hussain, director, Sales and Marketing, D-Link Middle …
UAE, Saudi hit top 30 in IMD talent index
European economies lead when it comes to attracting, developing and retaining top talent, but the UAE and Saudi Arabia both …
ArabNet conference to discuss Saudi’s digital future
For the sixth year in a row, ArabNet Riyadh — the largest digital conference in Saudi Arabia— is expected to …
Saudi e-commerce market surpasses $8bn: report
The report found that the typical shopper in the Kingdom uses e-commerce channels to spend an average of 4,000 riyals online per annum.
IT to create more job opportunities for Saudi women; report
Saudi Arabia is planning to open up four major sectors to employ women, according to a report in Saudi Gazette. …
Saudi female entrepreneur bags global innovation prize at ‘Top Ten Innovators’
Saudi female entrepreneur, Ghazael Aldossary, working in the petrochemical industry, has been awarded the Merit Prize at Shell LiveWIRE’s ‘Top Ten …
Saudi Ministry of Communications and IT signs pact with Siemens
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has signed a MOU with Siemens aiming to boost digital industrial …