How Saudi’s Hajj Challenge is turning pilgrimage into a Startup Sandbox
Saudi’s Hajj Challenge 3rd edition empowers startups driving Muslim tech with AI, health, and logistics innovations for millions of pilgrims.
Monshaat’s estrdad initiative eases startup costs up to 80 percent
Estrdad by Monsha’at refunds key government fees for Saudi startups and SMEs, easing costs in the first 3 years and fueling Vision 2030 growth.
Saudi Arabia’s Startup ecosystem gets a boost with Ministry of Investment’s new initiative
Saudi Arabia is doubling down on its startup ambitions. The Ministry of Investment has unveiled Startup Saudi, a flagship national platform designed to supercharge...
Saudi Arabia eases banking rules, permits Visitor ID for account opening
Saudi Arabia’s central bank (SAMA) has approved the use of “Visitor ID” to open bank accounts, enabling tourists and business travelers access to digital payments under Vision 2030 reforms.
Biban 2025 in Riyadh to attract 140,000+ visitors and $5.8B in Startup Deals
Biban 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious events in Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial calendar, a showcase of the Kingdom’s growing...
Why MENA needs more “Boring Startups”
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem is vibrant, attracting significant venture capital and government support. While entrepreneurial energy often gravitates towards...
Riyadh and Abu Dhabi defining the gaming map of MENA
Riyadh: Saudi gaming revenue $1.19B in 2024, rising to $1.64B by 2028; Savvy Games’ $38B plan and the Esports World Cup 2025 ($70.45M prize...
How Hydroponics, AI and Sunbolah Are Reshaping Agriculture in the Saudi Desert
AgriTech is booming in the desert. How startups are using hydroponics and AI to secure food futures.
Money20/20 Middle East signals Riyadh as Fintech Capital
The Middle East’s largest fintech gathering closed with a show of scale and ambition that underscored Saudi Arabia’s growing role as a global financial...
Saudi Arabia Switches on Google Pay, Sets Alipay+ Launch for 2026
Riyadh, September 15, 2025: Saudi Arabia has just made a big leap toward a cashless future. During the Money20/20 Middle East event in Riyadh,...