Author: Nouhaila Mansoor

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

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

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

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

Telecom & Connectivity

Zain KSA Launches Saudi Arabia’s First Commercial 5G-Advanced Network

Zain KSA becomes the first operator in Saudi Arabia to commercially deploy 5G-Advanced, delivering high-speed spectrum coverage, low latency, and…

July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Telecom & Connectivity

TAWAL in Advanced Discussions to Acquire 10,000 Mobily Telecom Towers

TAWAL is negotiating to acquire over 10,000 Mobily tower sites in Saudi Arabia, paving the way for passive infrastructure consolidation…

July 23, 2026 · 3 min read

Clean Energy

US and Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark 30-Year Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement

An editorial analysis on the 30-year US-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation deal, examining its impact on Vision 2030 clean energy targets,…

July 23, 2026 · 3 min read