Saudi Arabia

Entrepreneurs

KAUST Entrepreneurship Centre's Hattan Ahmed On Closing The Gap In Deep Tech Startup Investments In Saudi Arabia

"The good news is that we are seeing a gradual evolution and shift, and we hope the next wave of VCs will fill these white spaces."

Growth Strategies

A Guide To The Most Notable (And Active) Accelerator Programs For Startups In Saudi Arabia

Accelerators typically run for a set period of time, ranging from a few weeks to a few months, and they often include a structured curriculum or program of events designed to assist startups in learning and growing.

Starting a Business

How the Saudi Government Has Streamlined The Kingdom for Fintech

Saudi Arabia is geared to reach its goal of 70% cashless transactions before 2025.

Growth Strategies

Infographic: Saudi Arabia's Startup Investment Ecosystem Development Timeline

Since 2017, the number of local venture capitalists have ballooned, predominantly investing in seed-stage and early-stage startups.

Entrepreneurs

Three Current Trends To Watch In Saudi Arabia's Startup Ecosystem

Many international VCs that have started to keep an eye on the Saudi market are also assessing it as a potential market for their international portfolio companies.

Entrepreneurs

Behind The Scenes Of Saudi Fintech Startup Hala's Acquisition Of UAE-Based Online Payment Platform Paymennt

Paymennt co-founder Tarek Ghobar believes his entreprise is well-positioned to contribute towards Hala's vision of becoming a one-stop-shop for SMEs.

Starting a Business

Wa'ed Ventures And Entrepreneur Middle East Release A Report Examining The KSA Startup Ecosystem From 2021-2022

The new report is packed full of insights and data, as well as opinions from thought leaders in Saudi Arabia.

News and Trends

A Look Back On LEAP 2023 With Informa's Michael Champion (And What To Expect In LEAP 2024)

With 172,000 people confirmed to have visited the event, LEAP 2023 has been declared to be the world's largest technology event in terms of attendance.

News and Trends

LEAP 2023 Announces KSA Tech Investments Of US$580 Million To Add To The $9 Billion Announced At The Event's Launch

The latest string of investments will be allocated across a plethora of sectors to help Saudi Arabia make greater strides towards digital transformation.

Technology

LEAP 2023 In Riyadh Sees US$9 Billion Worth Of Investments Made In Saudi Arabia's Tech Sector

The huge investment packages are said to come with the full support of Saudi Arabia Crown Prince HRH Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who remains committed to accelerating tech developments in Saudi Arabia.

Technology

Ricky Ray Butler, CEO Of California-Based BENLabs, Will Explain How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Unlock Creativity At LEAP 2023's DeepFest, Powered By SDAIA

With over 18 years of experience in digital entertainment, Butler is known to have pioneered the use of AI technology within the entertainment and media landscape.

Growth Strategies

How Saudi Organizations Can Win The Competition For Next-Generation Talent

Saudi Arabia will continue to be a jobseekers' market for many years to come, with the competition for skilled workers across various industries becoming fiercer than ever.

News and Trends

Saudi Arabia's Wa'ed Ventures Invests In Paris-Based Pasqal And Tokyo-Based Terra Drone As Part Of Its New Global Agenda

佤邦企业领导14美元million bridge round for Japanese startup Terra Drone is part of its agenda to invest in global companies.

Entrepreneurs

Startup Spotlight: Saudi Arabia-Based Uvera Is Here To Rid You Of Your Food Spoilage Woes

极光Uvera的主要产品,是新一代artificial intelligence of things device that can increase the shelf-life of fresh food up to 97% on average, within only 30 seconds and without using any chemicals.

Noticias

Reportes de diversos medios indican que Arabia Saudita ha comprado a la WWE

Hasta el momento, WWE no ha confirmado la información; sin embargo, ha realizado varios cambios en su estructura.