14 November 2025
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Saudi Arabia

Adeera Partners with Amadeus to Power Data-Driven Hospitality Growth in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia’s national hospitality company Adeera has signed a new agreement with Amadeus to deploy its Digital Media platform, enhancing Adeera’s ability to attract and engage travelers through advanced, data-driven marketing. The collaboration aims to integrate advertising, distribution, and analytics into a single platform—enabling Adeera’s brands to target travelers at the most decisive booking moments across paid search, display, and social media.

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Abdul Latif Jameel Finance and Ant International Partner to Advance Fintech Innovation in Saudi Arabia

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Riyadh, November 11, 2025 — Abdul Latif Jameel Finance, a leading Saudi provider of innovative financing solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ant International, the Singapore-based global digital payments and financial technology company, to jointly explore fintech opportunities and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s digital finance ecosystem.

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Saudi Arabia to Showcase $14.9B Tech Investment at Web Summit 2025

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Invest Saudi will highlight the Kingdom’s $14.9 billion technology investment portfolio at Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and logistics innovation under Vision 2030. With a digital economy projected to reach $76 billion by 2030, Saudi Arabia is leveraging its vast connectivity infrastructure — including 1,300 megawatts of data-center capacity and 20 subsea cables — to anchor its regional digital leadership.

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Saudi Arabia Ranks Third Globally in Digital Government, Says DGA Governor

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At the Digital Government Forum 2025 in Riyadh, DGA Governor Eng. Ahmed Alsuwaiyan announced that Saudi Arabia ranks third globally and first regionally in digital government performance. Backed by Vision 2030, the Kingdom has evolved from digital transformation to AI-driven governance, achieving a Digital Content Efficiency Index score of 76.24%. The forum also recognized leading innovators through the Digital Government Award and GovJam Challenge, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s leadership in building a future-ready, human-centric digital government.

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MoneyHash Appoints Abdullah Khayat as Country Director to Lead Expansion in Saudi Arabia

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MoneyHash has appointed Abdullah Khayat as Country Director and General Manager for Saudi Arabia, marking a major step in its regional expansion. Backed by over a decade of experience across fintech, government, and enterprise sectors, Khayat will lead MoneyHash’s operations and partnerships as Saudi Arabia accelerates its transition to a cashless economy under Vision 2030. The move underscores MoneyHash’s commitment to driving payment innovation and digital transformation across one of the MENA region’s fastest-growing markets.

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Global Crypto Exchanges Support Saudi Arabia’s Plans to Launch Regulated Stablecoins

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Saudi Arabia’s plan to introduce regulated stablecoins is earning strong support from major global exchanges including Bybit and BingX, who see it as a milestone for the region’s digital finance landscape. Backed by the CMA and SAMA, the initiative aims to enhance financial inclusion, speed up cross-border payments, and unlock innovation across fintech, real estate, and retail. As the Kingdom’s fintech sector rapidly expands, stablecoins are poised to become a key pillar of its digital transformation strategy.

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Mobily and stc Share Top Honors in Opensignal’s Latest Saudi Arabia Network Experience Report

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According to Opensignal’s October 2025 Saudi Arabia Mobile Network Experience Report, Mobily and stc have tied for the top spot, each earning seven awards. Mobily was named Best Network for overall quality and reliability, while stc dominated in speed and coverage categories. The findings come as Saudi Arabia advances its 2025–2027 spectrum strategy under CST to strengthen its position as a global digital leader.

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to Launch Joint Tech Ventures Under New AI Hub Initiative

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are launching a joint AI Hub to foster collaboration between Pakistani tech talent and Saudi companies seeking digital services. The initiative marks a strategic pivot from training to employment-driven outcomes, aligning with Pakistan’s new workforce KPIs. Backed by GO Telecom, the partnership follows a new Economic Cooperation Framework signed in Riyadh, designed to expand trade and investment. Meanwhile, Pakistan plans to auction 600 MHz of spectrum and expand submarine and fiber-optic networks to enhance nationwide Internet performance.

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