RIYADH — Security is the foundation of investment and economic growth, and Saudi Arabia’s comprehensive security system has strengthened the Kingdom’s attractiveness and competitiveness regionally and globally, Federation of Saudi Chambers Chairman Abdullah Saleh Kamel said. Speaking at the Security and History Dialogue 2026 conference in Riyadh, Kamel said the close relationship between security and investment was reflected in bringing security officials and investors together at the same event. He thanked Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif for patronizing the second edition of the conference and praised the Ministry of Interior and organizers for their role in…
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Saudi Arabia’s rapid push towards an AI-driven economy is creating growing demand for the compute, storage and networking infrastructure required to move AI from experimentation into practical deployment. With organisations across government, healthcare, financial services and the private sector exploring new use cases, infrastructure decisions are becoming increasingly important to the cost, scalability and long-term value of AI investments. PNY Technologies is positioning its AI infrastructure portfolio around helping organisations identify what they actually need before committing to large-scale investments. Speaking at LEAP 2026, Saqer Alanazi, Business Development Manager – AI at PNY Technologies, highlights the importance of right-sizing AI…
ABU DHABI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) participated virtually in the sixth meeting of the Preparatory Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Central Bank Governors’ Committee, held today via videoconference to discuss ways to further enhance financial cooperation among GCC countries. The CBUAE delegation was led by Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability, and included Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi, Head of the International and domestic Affairs, along with senior CBUAE officials. During the meeting, the Committee discussed key issues related to recent monetary and…
TEHRAN — Iran’s Economy Ministry has established an “economic war headquarters” to coordinate and accelerate its response to economic disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict, Deputy Economy Minister Morteza Zamanian said Sunday. Zamanian told the Tasnim news agency that the new body would initially focus on problems falling within the ministry’s responsibilities, including those affecting businesses, trade and financing. Its main task will be to centrally identify economic disruptions arising from wartime conditions and develop practical measures to address them quickly, he said. For issues extending beyond the ministry’s authority, Zamanian said it would use its role in broader economic…
JEDDAH — A meeting of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), held on Sunday virtually, reviewed the report submitted by the Strategic Management Office regarding the performance of Saudi Vision 2030 programs and national strategies for the first quarter of 2026. The report highlighted the progress achieved toward fulfilling the objectives and the qualitative accomplishments realized across the Vision’s three pillars: a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious nation. It noted the continued positive performance and achievements of the Vision programs and national strategies despite regional shifts. The report also underscored the resilience of the Saudi…
Saudi Arabia’s transport rules are changing not only what commercial fleets need to report, but also where the technology processing that data has to operate. Across major commercial fleet segments — including freight, buses, taxis, delivery, towing, and specialised transport — vehicles cannot legally operate without an active connection to WASL, Saudi Arabia’s national platform for monitoring regulated land transport operations. Created and operated by Elm — Saudi Arabia’s government-owned digital infrastructure company — WASL connects transport companies and tracking service providers with the Transport General Authority (TGA), Saudi Arabia’s transport regulator. For tracking providers, compliance goes beyond connectivity. The…
More than 700 students at a Dubai school were given the chance to learn from international cricketers as the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Trophy Tour arrived on campus. Arcadia Global School in Al Furjan welcomed women’s national team players from the UAE, Hong Kong and Thailand on September 4, giving pupils in Years 5, 6 and 7 a closer look at the sport and the work required to compete professionally. The visit included an interactive question-and-answer session with the players, a cricket quiz and games. Students also joined the athletes for batting, bowling and fielding sessions using the school’s cricket…
DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Salik Company PJSC, the exclusive operator of Dubai’s road toll gates, announced the renewal of its five-year contract with TransCore, a leading US-based tolling company, strengthening the continued strategic partnership between the two parties and supporting the ongoing efficiency and technological development of Dubai’s tolling system. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Salik, witnessed the renewal of the partnership, which was signed by Ibrahim Al Haddad, Chief Executive Officer of Salik, and Whitt Hall, Chief Executive Officer of TransCore, alongside several officials from both sides. The contract builds on the…
RIYADH — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Muslim countries strongly condemned statements by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding plans to forcibly displace Palestinians from their land and establish settlements in the Gaza Strip. In a statement issued on Sunday by the foreign ministries of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye, the ministers described Ben-Gvir’s remarks as provocative proposals that constitute a blatant violation of international law, including international humanitarian law, and a direct threat to the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. The ministers reaffirmed their categorical…
Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of telecommunications services and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, recently announced partnerships with fintech leader HALA and e-commerce platform Zid to launch SOHO, an integrated digital infrastructure and services ecosystem built for the operational needs of the Kingdom’s growing community of freelancers and independent professionals. The agreements with HALA and Zid are the first in a wider ecosystem that Salam will continue to expand with further partners. For the initiative, Salam is collaborating with Future Work, a national company that strengthens Saudi Arabia’s freelance ecosystem by enabling freelancer license validation, supporting flexible work models, and driving labor‑market innovation.…