Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude exporter is future-proofing itself against oil’s decline by investing the increasingly booming technology industry.
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STC accelerates Saudi Vision 2030 with blockchain deal
The new partnership is line with the telco’s efforts to boost the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, this collaboration will open new technology avenues by bringing Blockchain technology to empower various industry verticals across Saudi Arabia. 0 3699
Apple’s Wozniak is Saudi Arabia’s new tech ambassador
The Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) has named Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak as an ambassador for the creation of a “Saudi Tech Hub.”
SoftBank tech fund onboards Deutsche Bank’s chief for Saudi Arabia
SoftBank Group is reportedly hiring the head of Deutsche Bank AG’s unit in Saudi Arabia to lead a new office in Riyadh.
Saudi king arrives in $500B still unbuilt mega city for holiday
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Monday has arrived in NEOM, a still undeveloped mega city where he will spend some time for a holiday, according to state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
NEOM CEO named as adviser to Saudi Arabia’s crown prince
Klaus Kleinfeld who was tasked with developing Saudi Arabia’s mega-city project NEOM is reportedly taking on a new role as an adviser to the Kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on his reform plans.
Exploring business prospects in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has been developing at a rapid pace with many new infrastructure and city projects being announced over the …
Careem’s Magnus Olsson on driving the Middle East’s only tech unicorn
Careem co-founder Magnus Olsson has revealed that he sees the region’s homegrown ride-hailing service as playing a “crucial role in contributing to the changes in Saudi Arabia,” with particular focus on empowering female drivers – or “captinahs” – from June onwards.
Japanese tech investor to open Saudi Arabian office
SoftBank is reportedly planning to open an office in Saudi Arabia to further strengthening its ties with the kingdom.
We want the first Saudi female driver to be a Careem “Captinah”: founder
Careem co-founder Magnus Olsson has revealed that he sees the region’s homegrown ride-hailing service as playing a “crucial role in contributing to the changes in Saudi Arabia,” with particular focus on empowering female drivers – or “captinahs” – from June onwards.
Virgin Hyperloop One eyes high-speed NEOM route
Speaking to Tahawul Tech on the sidelines of the Future Cities Show, which took place earlier this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dhaliwal highlighted Hyperloop One’s vision of creating a “door to door, seamless journey” for Middle East passengers.