Saudi Arabia’s General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque has unveiled its most extensive operational plan for the upcoming Hajj season. The plan focuses on enhancing pilgrim services, featuring AI robots, multilingual smart screens, and educational platforms, ensuring a seamless and meaningful Hajj experience.
Nqoodlet, a Saudi-based fintech platform, raised $3 million in seed funding to enhance its financial management tools for SMEs in the GCC. The platform helps SMEs streamline operations and achieve significant cost savings, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to foster SME growth and financial inclusion.
Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) invites public feedback on the Global AI Hub Law, aimed at boosting digital infrastructure and attracting AI and data center investments. The law seeks to establish Saudi Arabia as a global digital hub, supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth in advanced technologies.
India and Saudi Arabia have deepened their strategic partnership with a focus on technology, investment, and sustainability. Key agreements include collaborations in space exploration, digital infrastructure, green energy, and trade. Both countries aim to enhance economic integration, tackle climate challenges, and strengthen security ties, promoting mutual growth.
Saudi Arabia has been appointed to the ITU Digital Regulation Network Board, with Eng. Omar Alrejraje representing the Kingdom. This highlights Saudi Arabia’s global leadership in digital regulatory readiness and its significant role in shaping international digital transformation. The Kingdom continues to strengthen its influence in the global communications sector.
Dr. Saira Siddique’s healthcare tech start-up, MedIQ, has raised $6 million to expand its AI-driven platform that connects insurers, healthcare providers, and patients. Following its success in Pakistan, MedIQ is now expanding into Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other GCC markets, aligning with healthcare modernization goals in the region.
Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Meta and other key partners, will host the first-ever Instagram Creators Summit in the MENA region. The event will explore the future of content creation, AI, and social media, while showcasing AlUla’s cultural heritage and innovation. It underscores Saudi Arabia’s role as a global hub for creativity.
Mobily reported a 20.21% YoY increase in net profit for Q1-2025, reaching SAR 767 million. Revenues grew by 5.10% to SAR 4.77 billion, and earnings per share rose to SAR 1. Despite a quarterly decline, Mobily’s annual profit growth was notable, with a 39.20% increase for 2024.
ZainTECH has secured a commercial license in Saudi Arabia, enabling the company to establish regional offices and expand its technology solutions across sectors like IoT, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud services. This move aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, strengthening local collaborations and contributing to the Kingdom’s digital transformation.
stc Group has partnered with Kyndryl to enhance its digital services with advanced multicloud management capabilities. This collaboration, in line with Saudi Vision 2030, aims to simplify cloud adoption and provide secure, scalable solutions, benefiting both stc and its customers through innovative digital offerings, AI capabilities, and integrated platforms.
