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As the Kingdom's commercial sector expands and its giga-projects take shape, the way buildings are cleaned, maintained and managed has moved from a back-office afterthought to a genuine business priority. Across Riyadh, Jeddah and emerging...

From August 19 to 23, 2026, the World Robot Conference (WRC) 2026 was held at the Beijing Etrong International Exhibition & Convention Center under the theme “Human-Robot Symbiosis, Production-Demand Convergence.” Real-world robot operations...

Saudi Arabia's AI ambitions are entering a new phase. Across government entities, critical industries and private enterprises, AI is moving beyond pilot projects and proofs of concept into the systems that shape daily operations and long-term...

barq and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic agreement to develop a comprehensive payment technology solution for the airline. The long-term partnership will support Riyadh Air’s commercial operations through an integrated, secure, and scalable...

CHERY Saudi hosted a special media gathering in Riyadh, on August 8, 2026, bringing together leading media professionals and influencers from prominent local media outlets and social media platforms across the Kingdom. The event aimed to strengthen...

As the official snack partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Lay's is bringing the excitement of the tournament closer to Saudi fans through locally inspired flavors, Saudi football stars, and community-driven experiences. Ahmed El-Sheikh, CEO of...

MindSpire Education, the regional K-12 platform formerly known as Spark Education Platform (SEP), officially launched on Wednesday its new brand identity at an exclusive ceremony at Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the heart of historic...

As we reflect on 2025, it is hard to ignore the constant drumbeat of negative headlines: elevated geopolitical tensions, ongoing conflicts, trade frictions, and a broader shift toward de-globalisation. Yet, despite this backdrop of uncertainty,...

Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has achieved the top global ranking across all categories in the Euromoney Global Trade Solutions Awards under its newly introduced client-centric evaluation framework....

Dr Soliman Abdel Kader Fakeeh Hospital Company and its subsidiaries (“Fakeeh Care Group”, “FCG”, “Fakeeh Care”, the “Company” or the “Group”), a leading fully integrated academic healthcare provider listed on TASI (SYMBOL: 4017...

Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is certified as a Leader in Innovation with a 7-Star rating, the highest level of global recognition for Certified Innovative Organizations (CinOrg®️) awarded by the...

At MWC 2026, HONOR advanced its Augmented Human Intelligence (AHI) vision and accelerated ALPHA PLAN through three connected pillars: Alpha Phone, Alpha Store and Alpha Lab. Building on its long-term commitment to human-centric AI, HONOR offered a...

Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has been named Best Trade Finance Provider in Saudi Arabia for 2026 by Global Finance, marking the sixth consecutive year the Bank has received this prestigious...

Inspired by a beloved regional flavor and crafted for moments of connection, Starbucks’ Cardamom Latte brings a modern expression of tradition to Ramadan — as told by Coffee Ambassador and Barista Champion, Sumayyah The scent hits before the...

Artificial intelligence is shaping a new reality for Saudi Arabia’s workforce a reality that, in the view of Fadle Saad, reflects a nation moving with confidence toward the future of work. Saad views AI not as a technology to be wary of but as a...