Author: Nouhaila Mansoor

News

Silicon Valley Inbound: The Saudi Fintech Industry Crosses Critical Maturity Threshold

The Saudi fintech ecosystem hits a major milestone as mature regulatory structures and massive digital adoption attract top-tier Silicon Valley…

July 2, 2026 · 2 min read

AI & Deep Tech

Saudi Arabia Demands Coordinated International Governance to Prevent Terrorist Misuse of AI

Saudi Arabia urges the UN to implement strict multilateral governance frameworks to mitigate the terrorist misuse of AI, drones, and…

July 2, 2026 · 2 min read

Clean Energy

Saudi Water Reforms and AI Innovations Take Center Stage at Saudi Water Week 2026

Saudi Water Week 2026 showcases major water infrastructure overhauls, massive AgriTech funding, and AI integrations driving water security under Vision…

July 2, 2026 · 3 min read

AI & Deep Tech

Saudi Arabia Pushes for Global Cooperation Against AI Misuse by Terrorist Groups

At the UN General Assembly, Saudi Arabia demands unified international frameworks to block terrorist exploitation of AI and emerging deep…

July 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Clean Energy

Prince Talal International Prize Unveils 2025 Winners Advancing Global Clean Energy Projects

AGFUND’s Prince Talal International Prize awards $1 million to four groundbreaking global initiatives advancing affordable and clean energy under UN…

July 1, 2026 · 3 min read

News

Riyadh Air Expands Global Network with Three New International Routes

Riyadh Air opens global booking for new flights to Malaga, Kuala Lumpur, and Dhaka, expanding its international footprint and advancing…

June 30, 2026 · 3 min read

AI & Deep Tech

Middle East Sovereign Wealth Funds Prioritize Energy Security and AI Investments

Middle East sovereign wealth funds are reallocating capital toward energy security, critical infrastructure, and semiconductor technologies to build systemic resilience…

June 30, 2026 · 3 min read

GovTech

Saudi Arabia’s Services Exports Reach SR71.3 Billion in Q1 2026, Driven by Strong Travel Sector

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) reports a powerful 7.9% growth in Saudi services exports for Q1 2026, signaling rapid…

June 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Clean Energy

Oil Prices Rise as Renewed US-Iran Strikes Rekindle Middle East Supply Concerns

Renewed military exchanges between the US and Iran have reignited volatility in global crude markets, highlighting the strategic importance of…

June 30, 2026 · 3 min read

GovTech

Kingdom Accelerates Cognitive Tech Adoption Across Public Administration, Healthcare, and Giga-Projects

Saudi Arabia moves past experimental AI, scaling advanced intelligent platforms across public administration, healthcare, and smart giga-projects.

June 29, 2026 · 2 min read