5 March 2026
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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Sign Key Agreements on Nuclear Safety, Taxation, and Strategic Cooperation

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Saudi Arabia and Bahrain signed nine agreements during the fourth Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council meeting in Manama, covering nuclear safety, taxation, education, investment, competition policy, sustainable development, transportation and the non-profit sector. The two Crown Princes reaffirmed strong bilateral ties and agreed to deepen cooperation across key strategic areas, with the next meeting in Saudi Arabia.

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Tenable Establishes New Entity in Saudi Arabia to Advance Exposure Management and Support Vision 2030

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Tenable has launched a new legal entity in Saudi Arabia to support the Kingdom’s fast-growing digital ecosystem and Vision 2030 ambitions. The expansion strengthens access to its Exposure Management Platform, aligns with national cybersecurity frameworks, and addresses the rising threat of AI-driven cyberattacks across giga-projects, cloud environments, and expanding IoT networks.

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FuturePlay Becomes First Korean VC to Partner with Saudi Investment Ministry, Deepening Korea–Middle East Startup Ties

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FuturePlay has become the first Korean VC to partner with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment, supporting Korean startup expansion into the Kingdom and enabling joint investments in AI, fintech, and deep-tech fields. The partnership aligns with Vision 2030 and strengthens Korea–Saudi innovation ties as both nations accelerate cross-border tech collaboration.

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Cyber Threat Perception Key to Protecting Saudi Secondary Students Online

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The study finds that Saudi secondary school students with higher cybersecurity awareness and longer internet usage show stronger cyber threat perception, which leads to better data protection behaviors. Threat perception mediates awareness and action, while internet usage strengthens both effects, suggesting that interactive cybersecurity education and targeted programs can significantly improve student safety online.

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Saudi Telecom Sector Revenues Surge to $21 Billion in First Nine Months of 2025

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Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector posted revenues of SAR 80.46 billion and profits of SAR 14.46 billion in the first nine months of 2025, fuelled by demand for 5G, cloud services, and digital infrastructure. stc led the market with 80% of total profits, while Mobily and Zain KSA reported strong growth. Analysts expect continued momentum driven by Vision 2030 digital investments.

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Pakistani Fintech ABHI Expands Operations to Saudi Arabia Through Partnership With Bayt

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ABHI has expanded its operations in Saudi Arabia through a partnership with Bayt, enabling employees to access earned wages ahead of payday and improving financial ease for workers. The deal supports broader financial inclusion goals and aligns with Saudi Vision 2030. ABHI continues to grow regionally, including launching a microfinance bank with TPL Corp.

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Initial Launches Saudi Arabia’s First Mobile Engineering Service for SMEs

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Initial Saudi Group has launched the country’s first mobile engineering service, offering SMEs rapid, data-driven building maintenance supported by AI, IoT and 24/7 monitoring. With nationwide coverage and predictive maintenance capabilities, the service aims to deliver speed, reliability and cost efficiency while aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s focus on digitalization and SME support.

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Saudi Communications Ministry Launches GO AI HUB, a Unified Platform for AI Solutions

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Saudi Arabia’s Communications Ministry, together with GO Telecom, has launched the GO AI HUB platform—a unified national gateway for discovering, comparing and adopting AI solutions. The platform supports both government and private sectors, aligns with Vision 2030 goals and enhances the Kingdom’s position as a regional innovation and digital-economy leader.

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Aramco and Pasqal Deploy Saudi Arabia’s First Quantum Computer, Marking a Historic Regional Milestone

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Aramco and Pasqal have deployed Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer, a 200-qubit neutral-atom system installed at Aramco’s Dhahran data center. The milestone positions the Kingdom as a regional quantum leader, enabling new industrial applications, boosting innovation, and supporting the development of Saudi Arabia’s quantum talent through training and research programs.

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