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Global AI Companies Target Saudi Arabia for Large-Scale Compute and Cloud Investments

International technology companies are pursuing multi-year data-centre agreements in Saudi Arabia after billions of dollars in deals at LEAP 2026, seeking power and computing capacity for next-generation generative AI models.
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King Salman Presents Piece of Kaaba Kiswa to Arab League Headquarters

King Salman has presented a section of the Kaaba’s ceremonial black cloth to the Arab League headquarters as a symbolic gesture highlighting Saudi Arabia’s religious role and co...

Saudi Arabia Lifts Severe Weather Alerts Across Southern Provinces

Saudi Civil Defense has cancelled emergency weather warnings in Abha, Jazan, Khamis Mushait and Najran after heavy rains and thunderstorms passed, allowing transport networks an...

Saudi Arabia and Spain Introduce Visa-Free Travel for Diplomatic Passport Holders

Saudi Arabia has ratified a mutual visa exemption agreement with Spain for diplomatic and special passport holders, easing travel for officials involved in bilateral political a...

Saudi Arabia Creates Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal Nature Reserve

The Saudi Cabinet has approved a new reserve under the Royal Commission for Riyadh City to protect biodiversity and expand green space around the capital region.

Community Jameel Saudi and NTDP Launch Support Framework for Tech Startups

Community Jameel Saudi and the National Technology Development Program have signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to provide funding, mentorship and operational support for Saudi tec...

Saudi Arabia Tightens Labour Rules With Mandatory Interview Feedback

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources will require employers to notify job applicants of interview outcomes, with companies facing regulatory violations if they fail to pro...

Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund Launches Major Al-Khafji Coastal Development

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has launched a 20-square-kilometre tourism and residential project near the Kuwaiti border that aims to deliver 16,000 homes and 1,400 hote...

Saudi Arabia Authorises Central Bank Cooperation Agreement With Indonesia

The Saudi Cabinet has authorised the governor of the Saudi Central Bank to sign a memorandum with Bank Indonesia covering monetary policy cooperation, financial technology and c...

Saudi Arabia and Switzerland Approve Bilateral Investment Protection Agreement

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved an investment agreement with Switzerland designed to protect cross-border capital, reduce regulatory risks and encourage greater investment b...

Saudi Arabia and Germany Seek Deeper Trade and Investment Ties in Riyadh Talks

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met his German counterpart to discuss European investment in Vision 2030 projects, bilateral trade and coordination over security...

US Chamber Leads First Dedicated AI Business Delegation to Riyadh

More than 25 US companies and 50 delegates have travelled to Saudi Arabia to explore joint ventures in advanced technology and digital infrastructure as investment interest in t...
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