Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia is reshaping Vision 2030 to prioritize technology, digital infrastructure, and advanced industries, shifting investment away from large construction projects toward innovation-driven sectors. The strategy focuses on sustainable economic diversification, workforce development, and strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a regional hub for technology and emerging industries.
Tenable has launched a new legal entity in Saudi Arabia, strengthening its ability to deliver exposure management solutions aligned with Vision 2030. The expansion enhances local support, compliance, and collaboration on national cybersecurity priorities as the Kingdom’s rapid digital transformation and AI-driven innovation dramatically increase cyber risk across major projects like NEOM.
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.
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.
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.
COLABS has expanded into Saudi Arabia with a new flagship site in Riyadh through a partnership with Waseel Investment and renewed support from Shorooq. The move, aligned with Vision 2030, aims to foster entrepreneurship, creative collaboration, and cross-border investment between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Honeywell has launched a new production line in Dhahran to locally manufacture its handheld mobile computers, the ScanPal EDA57 and CT47. The initiative supports Saudi Vision 2030, boosts high-tech industrial localization, and reinforces Honeywell’s commitment to local talent, innovation, and in-country value creation.
HP has launched its first manufacturing facility in Riyadh and an AI R&D Center in Dhahran to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The dual investment will enhance local production, strengthen supply chains, and accelerate AI innovation across key sectors. It also underscores HP’s commitment to developing Saudi talent, promoting digital inclusion, and positioning the Kingdom as a hub for regional innovation.
Saudi Arabia is investing $7 billion in a landmark high-speed rail project linking Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam. The 1,500 km “Land Bridge” will cut travel time between Riyadh and Jeddah to under four hours and expand the national network to over 8,000 km. The initiative aligns with Vision 2030 and includes hydrogen-powered trains, a luxury “Dream of the Desert” route, and new freight corridors, cementing the Kingdom’s role as a regional transport hub.
Over 100 Pakistani IT companies have registered in Saudi Arabia as part of Vision 2030 collaboration, signaling a shift toward value-added trade in technology, minerals, and construction materials. The move deepens Pakistan’s integration with Saudi Arabia’s digital and economic transformation.