Microsoft refreshes word, excel, and powerPoint icons with an AI-Inspired design
When you’ve been staring at the same set of app icons for nearly seven years, you stop noticing them. They blend into the background—part...
Saudi Cabinet Approves EZ Bank, a Digital Challenger Backed by Ajlan & QNB
Breaking: Saudi Arabia has officially licensed EZ Bank, a fully digital bank backed by Ajlan & Bros Holding and Qatar National Bank (QNB), with...
EA deal marks Riyadh’s boldest step in gaming and global entertaintment
Electronic Arts, the studio behind FIFA, Madden NFL, The Sims and Battlefield, has agreed to a $55 billion buyout led by Saudi Arabia’s Public...
Dubai’s DIFC backs Ignyte and Binance to Accelerate Blockchain Innovation
Ignyte and Binance have entered a strategic alliance, backed by DIFC, to accelerate blockchain and Web3 innovation across MENA. With commentary from Arif Amiri and Richard Teng, the partnership launches with a hackathon and infrastructure support to turn regional hubs like Dubai and Riyadh into blockchain powerhouses.
China’s Robotaxi giants target Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh in driverless push
Pony.ai and Baidu are racing to deploy 1,000 robotaxis across Dubai, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia by 2027–2028. With Uber partnerships, RTA permits, and mega-projects like NEOM, the Gulf is becoming the proving ground for global driverless mobility.
Open AI launches Sora 2 in the US but MENA might be its biggest test
OpenAI launches Sora, its TikTok-style AI video app powered by Sora 2. What it means for global users and MENA’s fast-growing social media scene.
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...