Safa Soft brings AI-driven Umrah booking platform to Madinah forum as sector digitises
Saudi technology company Safa Soft is showcasing YUSUR.COM, an AI-driven Umrah package booking platform, at the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum…
Saudi technology company Safa Soft is showcasing YUSUR.COM, an AI-driven Umrah package booking platform, at the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum…
Saudi Arabia and UNESCO have launched a collaborative framework for sustainable AI under Vision 2030. The initiative focuses on “Greening of AI” to reduce energy consumption and “Greening with AI” to solve global environmental issues. By embedding ethics and human-centered design, the Kingdom aims to lead global responsible AI governance.
The 8th Global Conference on Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH8) marks a major return to Riyadh, positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for industrial innovation and worker welfare. Under the theme “Sustainable Safety for a Prosperous Future,” the 2026 edition is set to move beyond traditional compliance, focusing on how AI, robotics, and digital twin technology can proactively prevent workplace hazards.
Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector generated $28.9 billion in revenue in 2025, up 3.8 percent year-on-year. While profits declined due to high comparison effects and rising costs, demand for data, 5G, cloud, and fintech services continues to support long-term growth and digital transformation under Vision 2030.
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.