Diversification is a key focus of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 plan, which aims to transform the Saudi economy through a slew of projects from hi-tech start-ups to a new mega city.
Saudi Arabia, Technology, UAE
Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3889
Ripple effect: Saudi bank joins blockchain-powered payment network
Blockchain-powered global payment network Ripple has announced their partnership with Saudi Arabia’s National Commercial Bank (NCB), a banking firm worth $120 billion.
Saudi consumers can now shop on the Amazon Global Store
SOUQ has announced the launch of ‘Amazon Global Store’, which offers customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia seeks to spread digital knowledge in the Arab world
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to launch a huge initiative called “Digital Giving” to spread digital knowledge in Arab societies around the world.
“Cloud is the new frontier for businesses,” says Help AG CEO
Help AG is set to host the ‘Secure Cloud Enablement’ forum for Middle East Businesses, which will take place in Riyadh, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Saudi Arabia’s SABB joins global blockchain consortium
The Saudi British Bank (SABB) has joined enterprise software firm R3’s global blockchain ecosystem.
Middle East users can now access Facebook’s crisis response tool
Facebook announced the launch of Community Help on Facebook Lite in more than 100 countries, including the MENA region, across UAE, Saudi, Egypt, Morocco and others.
Saudi Arabia eyes smart transformation of Mecca holy sites
Saudi Arabia reportedly unveiled plans to make the city of Mecca and other Islamic sites visited by millions of Muslims in the Kingdom smarter in the future.
Aramco IPO delays push Saudi fund to focus on tech
With the stock market listing of its national oil company stalled, Saudi Arabia is scrambling to boost the coffers of the sovereign wealth fund spearheading a risky plan to diversify its economy.
Saudi Aramco racks up tech patents
Saudi Aramco is boosting its patented technologies after doubling its scientist headcount to 1,300, The Wall Street Journal reported.