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Saudi central bank expands digital payments plans at Money20/20 Middle East
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Saudi Arabia’s central bank used the final day of Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh to announce Alipay+ acceptance and plans for Tap to Pay on iPhone, while also spotlighting new fintech investments and competition winners.
Saudi market shifts push enterprises toward local operations
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Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 rollout is reshaping how companies expand, bid, and communicate in the Kingdom as RHQ rules, new regulations, and giga-project procurement tighten the need for permanent local roots.
Hysata launches AI-optimised electrolyzer manufacturing line in Port Kembla
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Hysata has opened HysataFab, an AI-driven production platform at its Port Kembla headquarters that is designed to lift output by up to 15% from the same line.
Saudi and Qatar central banks agree to link mada and HIMYAN cards
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Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh delivered a cross-border payments deal between Saudi Arabia and Qatar, plus fresh fintech funding and expansion announcements.
Money20/20 Middle East closes with Saudi payments push and new fintech deals
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Money20/20 Middle East ended in Riyadh with new Saudi central bank payments announcements, fresh fintech investment deals and winners from the MoneySurge startup competition.
Saudi finance minister opens Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh
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Saudi Arabia opened Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh on Monday, with Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan framing the Kingdom’s financial sector as resilient, innovative and central to Vision 2030’s next phase.
Tahaluf, LIONS and Saudi ministry launch Riyadh festival for creative marketing
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Tahaluf, LIONS and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media have announced LIONS Riyadh, a new regional festival set for 6-8 December 2027 at KAFD in Riyadh.
AlUla Peregrina to show Saudi-made hotel and spa products in Riyadh
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AlUla Peregrina Trading Company, owned by the Royal Commission for AlUla, will present Saudi-made luxury hotel amenities and spa solutions at the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Riyadh on Sept. 16, 2026. The launch targets hospitality operators looking…
Middle East construction sites demand certified heavy-duty extension leads
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Construction projects in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the wider GCC face heat, dust and heavy electrical loads that can make temporary power gear a safety risk.
Starlinks taps Swisslog for major aviation warehouse automation project in Saudi Arabia
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Starlinks has chosen Swisslog to automate a new aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom pushes to expand its logistics and aviation infrastructure.
Starlinks taps Swisslog for Saudi airport logistics automation program
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Starlinks has chosen Swisslog to build a warehouse automation program for a new aircraft MRO facility in Saudi Arabia.
BODYTECH expands its EMS fitness manufacturing push with integrated hardware and software
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Guangdong Bote Health Technology Co., Ltd. is deepening its push into EMS fitness with a broader product ecosystem, custom manufacturing services and updated smart training systems.
Gastech 2026 heads to Bangkok as Asia’s energy mix shifts
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Gastech 2026 will run Sept. 14-17 in Bangkok as Asia balances rising energy demand, cleaner technologies and renewed focus on energy security.
KFSH localizes CAR-T therapy manufacturing in Riyadh
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has shifted its CAR-T program from imported treatments to local manufacturing in Riyadh, cutting treatment time from up to 28 days to about 14 days and lowering costs sharply.
Saudi brands turn to participatory AI for National Day campaigns
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As Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day approaches on Sept. 23, 2026, marketers are moving away from generic discount ads and toward interactive generative-AI activations.
Industry Events widens editorial focus to track cross-industry links
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Industry Events is broadening its coverage to help executives and professionals see how policy, supply chains, infrastructure and technology in one sector can reshape others.
White & Case backs Clauze.AI in Saudi legal AI launch
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Clauze.AI launched an enterprise legal AI platform for Saudi Arabia and the wider region, paired with a strategic investment from White & Case. The move underscores growing demand for Arabic-first, Saudi-resident legal technology as Vision 2030…
Saudi Arabia renewable energy market seen reaching $18.3 billion by 2035
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Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy market is projected to expand from $6.51 billion in 2026 to $18.30 billion by 2035, fueled by Vision 2030, a 33 GW-plus project pipeline and aggressive solar and wind procurement.
KBLT Congress 2026 opens in Riyadh as Saudi luxury travel demand surges
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KBLT Congress 2026 opened in Riyadh on Sept. 6, bringing more than 100 prequalified Saudi buyers together with global travel brands as Saudi outbound luxury travel enters a new phase.
KBLT 2026 opens in Riyadh as Saudi luxury travel spend surges
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The 5th Annual Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel Congress opened Sept. 6-7, 2026, in Riyadh with more than 100 pre-qualified Saudi buyers and global travel brands.
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