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Security

Cybersecurity’s biggest names head to Riyadh for Black Hat MEA 2025

Posted byby James Whitemore
October 28, 2025
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Black Hat MEA 2025 runs from December 2 to 4 in Riyadh, drawing 45,000 cybersecurity experts and 450 exhibitors. As global cybercrime losses near $10.5 trillion, the event tackles AI-driven threats, cloud security, and the future of digital defense.

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Funding & VC

Aramco strengthens digital portfolio with HUMAIN investment, combining AI efforts with PIF

Posted byby Mo
October 28, 2025
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Saudi Aramco signs agreement with PIF to acquire a significant minority stake in HUMAIN, consolidating Saudi Arabia’s AI capabilities to advance Vision 2030 and position the Kingdom as a global hub for artificial intelligence and digital innovation.

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Funding & VC

Saudi Arabia positions itself as global hub for AI and data innovation

Posted byby TS NewsRoom
October 28, 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative 9 highlights over US$250 billion in deals and major AI infrastructure partnerships, including HUMAIN–AirTrunk and Qualcomm collaborations, reinforcing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goal to become a global hub for artificial intelligence, data, and digital transformation.

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Technology

Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN and Blackstone’s AirTrunk form US$3 B data-centre alliance

Posted byby TS NewsRoom
October 28, 2025
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2 min

HUMAIN, the AI company owned by Saudi Arabia’s PIF, and AirTrunk, backed by Blackstone and CPP Investments, have entered a strategic US$3 billion partnership to develop a hyperscale data-centre campus in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking AirTrunk’s entry into the Middle East and supporting the country’s AI-driven economy ambitions.

Posted inin Energy Tech
Funding & VC

KarmSolar to invest USD 110M in Egypt’s renewable energy

Posted byby Rizvi
October 28, 2025
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In a significant push into the North-African renewable-energy landscape, Egyptian solar pioneer KarmSolar has committed to invest approximately USD 110 million over the next...

Posted inin Fintech
Funding & VC

Pre-IPO share sale pushes Tabby’s valuation to $4.5 billion

Posted byby riz
October 28, 2025
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Saudi-based fintech Tabby completes a secondary share sale at an implied valuation of USD 4.5 billion, marking one of the largest valuations in the Middle East’s fintech ecosystem as it prepares for a potential IPO.

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Fintech

HUMAIN partners with FII Institute to drive global AI innovation ahead of FII9

Posted byby riz
October 28, 2025
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The FII Institute and HUMAIN have announced a strategic partnership to advance global AI leadership, infrastructure, and policy ahead of the FII9 conference in Riyadh.

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Events

FII9 Summit explores AI, Energy, and Global Investments

Posted byby Rizvi
October 28, 2025
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The Future Investment Initiative (FII) 9th Edition (FII9) is a premier global summit organized by the FII Institute, held from October 27 to 30, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The summit convenes over 600 distinguished speakers and 20 heads of state under the theme 'The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth.'

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Fintech

NTDP collaborates with FII institute to scale high-impact startups

Posted byby riz
October 28, 2025
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NTDP and the FII Institute join forces to scale impact-driven startups in Saudi Arabia, offering capital, mentorship, and global networks.

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Operators

Cairo airport unveils AI assistant “Maryam” with Orange Egypt

Posted byby riz
October 28, 2025
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2 min

Cairo International Airport has introduced “Ask Maryam,” an AI-powered digital assistant developed with Orange Egypt to modernize passenger experience and streamline airport services.

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