July 2026 - Saudi future tech

Exterior of a large-scale oil refining complex operating at dusk in Saudi Arabia.

Clean Energy

Saudi Businesses Can Unlock Greater Value Through Rooftop Solar Leasing

Operations at Saudi Aramco's 400,000 bpd Jazan refinery have been temporarily halted following drone and missile strikes, highlighting energy security…

July 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Saudi engineers working inside a precision manufacturing facility for water desalination devices in Dammam.

Clean Energy

Energy Recovery Expands into Saudi Arabia with New Dammam Manufacturing Facility

US-based Energy Recovery leases a manufacturing site near Dammam to produce high-efficiency PX Pressure Exchangers locally for Saudi Arabia's growing…

July 29, 2026 · 3 min read

AI & Deep Tech

Saudi Arabia Hits 216 Mbps Median Mobile Speed, Breaks Into G20 Top Five

According to CST's fifth Saudi Internet Report, Saudi Arabia achieved a median mobile internet speed of 216 Mbps, entering the…

July 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Cybersecurity

Saudi Arabia Enforces NCNICC-1:2025: All Private Companies Enter Mandatory Cybersecurity Scope

Saudi Arabia's National Cybersecurity Authority has released NCNICC-1:2025, establishing mandatory cybersecurity baselines for all non-critical private sector companies operating in…

July 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Saudi biopharma researchers working in a high-tech laboratory setting in Riyadh.

AI & Deep Tech

Why Saudi Arabia’s Biotech Future Depends on Global Alliances, Not Just Local Investment

Developing a world-class biotechnology sector in Saudi Arabia requires moving beyond off-the-shelf technology purchases toward deep global alliances, technology transfer,…

July 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Smart Cities

Riyadh and Tokyo Accelerate Bilateral Cooperation in Smart City Tech and Urban AI

High-level talks between Riyadh Mayor Prince Faisal bin Ayyaf and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike focus on sharing expertise in urban…

July 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Conceptual modern civil nuclear energy installation in Saudi Arabia highlighting futuristic industrial infrastructure.

Clean Energy

Saudi-US Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Signals Generational Energy Shift Echoing Aramco’s Founding

Reaction from energy analysts and former diplomats highlights the Saudi-US civil nuclear deal as a generational milestone comparable to the…

July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Pilgrim using the Hudhud digital navigation application in Makkah.

GovTech

Saudi App Hudhud Guides Umrah Pilgrims Through Makkah’s Sacred and Historic Sites

The Saudi-developed Hudhud app provides Umrah pilgrims in Makkah with smart digital mapping, real-time navigation, and historical context under Vision…

July 24, 2026 · 2 min read