JLL said that growth in Saudi residential property prices has slowed and, in some cases, declined following a period of strong expansion, particularly in the capital, Riyadh. In a report, JLL noted that other markets recorded strong demand accompanied by continued price increases,...
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to block state-level artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, aiming to establish unified federal standards and giving the Department of Justice authority to penalize states that impose rules deemed restrictive for the...
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 95 new industrial licenses in October, while 81 factories began production during the same month. The newly licensed projects represent investments exceeding SAR 2.4 billion and are expected to create more than 942 jobs across...
Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is entering a new phase driven by advanced regulations, digital governance and the activation of a framework allowing non-Saudis to own property, boosting market transparency and appeal, said Abdullah Al-Hammad, CEO of Real Estate General Authority...
The MOMENTUM 2025 Development Finance Conference, which ran from 9 to 11 December, saw the signing of 45 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements with a total value of approximately SAR 6 billion. Signed by the National Development Fund (NDF) and its affiliated sector funds and banks with...
PwC Middle East has relocated its Riyadh office to Laysen Valley, providing an expanded space to support its people, clients and growing operations in the Kingdom. The new office brings together PwC’s teams and capabilities in a purpose-built environment designed for collaboration, delivery ...
At IBM Think Riyadh 2025, IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Riyadh Air announced a major milestone in their collaboration, unveiling Riyadh Air as the world’s first AI-native airline. Designed from the ground up without legacy patchwork, these AI-driven operations provide the foundation to transform...
2025 Kaspersky Security Bulletin provides a review of the major cybersecurity trends of the year and offers a look towards the future of cybersecurity, focusing on the financial sector in its first part. According to the report, in 2025, the financial sector navigated a rapidly evolving cyber...
As part of its collaboration with Al-Baha University, IBM Consulting has announced today the official launch of its operations in the Al-Baha region of Saudi Arabia. This follows the establishment of the global technology company’s first-ever branch in Al-Baha, strengthening its presence across...
RIYADH — The third edition of the Thailand International Mega Fair (TIMF) concluded at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC) after a three-day run from 7 to 9 December 2025. The event featured broad participation from Thai companies showcasing the latest products and ...