Saudi annual Vision 2030 report: most program indicators achieved; non‑oil activity surpasses half of real GDP
- Saudi annual Vision 2030 report (2025) shows major progress: most programme indicators met and non‑oil activity now accounts for over half of real GDP.
- Report highlights completion of hundreds of initiatives and continued acceleration across economic, tech and digital transformation tracks.
- Implications: stronger domestic tech market demand, signalling opportunities for public digital projects and private ICT investment.
Arab News (Japan) · 2026-04-25
New Microsoft Entra Agent ID Administrator scope overreach can enable service‑principal hijack
- Researchers report a scope‑overreach vulnerability in Microsoft Entra Agent Identity Platform tied to the new Agent ID Administrator role.
- Attackers abusing the role could escalate privileges to hijack service principals — affecting automation, CI/CD and cloud service integrations.
- Recommendation: audit Agent ID Administrator assignments and apply Microsoft mitigations where provided.
Cryptika Cybersecurity · 2026-04-25
Digital Government Authority (DGA) posts new album and activity snapshots for 25 April
- DGA published an album of official activities dated 25 April 2026 including Eid messages, international visits and event highlights.
- Post mentions Governor Ahmed Alsuwaiyan in the album captions and signals ongoing public communications ahead of upcoming digital initiatives.
- Operational note: DGA continues visible public outreach as part of Saudi digital transformation messaging.
Digital Government Authority (DGA) · 2026-04-25
At SpaceX, AI investments are burning Starlink cash, raising questions about long‑term business mix
- Report details how SpaceX is directing Starlink revenue to fund AI initiatives, compressing free cash flow from the connectivity business.
- Analysts warn the strategy increases capital intensity and raises valuation uncertainty if AI projects require sustained funding.
- For regional operators: implication is potential pressure on satellite broadband pricing and partner commitments if Starlink reprioritises funding.
The Business Standard · 2026-04-25