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News and Trends

Saudi Arabia's Biban 2023 Forum Shows The Kingdom's Commitment To Become A Leading SME Hub

Hosted in Riyadh from March 9-13, 2023, the forum resulted in a great number of agreements and memorandums of understanding signed between investors, owners, and policymakers.

Finance

Saudi Arabia's Tourism Development Fund and Impact46 Invest in Al Matar Group for Travel and Tourism

Saudi Arabia's Tourism Development Fund (TDF) and Impact46 reaffirm their commitment to supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Growth Strategies

Saudi Arabia's Vision Ventures Is Envisioning the Future of MENA Startups With Its Investment Approach

Since its establishment in 2016 in Dammam, Vision Ventures has invested in 47 companies, 20 of which are Saudi-based.

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.