SARI 2 initiative returns as KSA expands investment in future space talent
- Saudi Space Agency (SSA) reopens SARI 2 applications to identify and train students for space careers.
- Program aligns with Riyadh's broader push to build local scientific and technical capacity in space and satellite sectors.
- Targets practical training, candidate review via the agency platform, and partnerships with education providers.
SatellitePro ME · 2026-05-31
CST issues digital-content platforms service license (new regulator step in Saudi telecom/tech licensing)
- Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) lists service for issuing digital-content-platform licenses—part of regulator's licensing framework.
- Enables entities to apply for official authorization to operate digital content services under Saudi regulatory oversight.
- Important step for formalizing content platforms, clarifying compliance, and attracting investment in local digital media and streaming.
هيئة الاتصالات والفضاء والتقنية · 2026-05-31
Digital transformation cements service delivery efficiency during Hajj season
- Al Watan highlights integrated digital systems used across logistics and public services during Hajj, improving coordination and response times.
- Programs under the National Industrial Development & Logistics Program (NIDLP) showcased tech-enabled operational gains.
- Example of government digital projects scaling to handle peak seasonal demand and complex crowd-management tasks.
جريدة الوطن السعودية · 2026-05-31
Saudi contractor’s owners seek up to $800 million in Riyadh IPO
- Shareholders of Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Co. target up to 3 billion riyals ($799m) in a Riyadh IPO.
- The potential float underscores continued activity in Saudi capital markets and appetite for construction-related listings.
- IPO proceeds could be used for balance sheet strengthening and funding regional projects; signals investor access to local infrastructure plays.
Bloomberg.com · 2026-05-31
Huawei Cloud signs strategic distribution deal with GAPP to expand cloud and AI solutions in Saudi Arabia
- Huawei Cloud selects GAPP as official distributor in Saudi market to accelerate cloud and AI adoption among local businesses.
- Partnership aims to combine Huawei's cloud stack with local channel reach, compliance support and managed services.
- Move reflects growing competition among cloud providers to capture Middle East AI and digital transformation demand.
عالم التقنية · 2026-05-31