Saudi Arabia

Growth Strategies

Supporting Local Handicrafts: Saudi Cultural Development Fund Launches Nama' Accelerators in Partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Culture and Quality of Life Program

Nama' Accelerators marks a significant step forward in the Cultural Development Fund's mission to become the Financial Center of Excellence for the cultural sector.

Growth Strategies

Saudi Cultural Development Fund's Tailored Financing Could Accelerate the Kingdom's Filmmaking Ambitions

Insights from a roundtable discussion held at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.

Technology

Saudi Arabia's AI-Driven Future: HUMAIN and the Path to Global AI Leadership

Innovation with accountability will be critical in ensuring that businesses thrive while aligning with the Kingdom's vision for a tech-driven future.

Starting a Business

Saudi AI-Powered Startup Jadwalna Wins Arab Open University's Startup Competition 2025 in Riyadh

HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal presented the awards to the winners of Arab Open University's inaugural Startup Competition 2025 in Riyadh.

Entrepreneurs

"We Got Funded!" KSA-Headquartered erad's US$16 Million Pre-Series A Round Backed by YCombinator and VentureSouq

erad is a financing platform that helps SMEs access Shariah-compliant working capital solutions.

Marketing

Editor's Note: Saudis Are Becoming The Kings of Content

The Kingdom's content creator industry is growing at incredible pace.

Technology

Saudi Arabia's AI Moment Driving a Regional Tech Revolution

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping economies worldwide, and Saudi Arabia is emerging as a key player in this global transformation.

Starting a Business

Innovator's Edge: Hera Health Solutions' Non-Invasive Drug Delivery System Aims to Transform the Future of Healthcare

Hera Health Solutions leverages advanced nanotechnology and bioerodible polymers to create long-acting drug delivery systems.

Starting a Business

Innovator's Edge: How Deniz Tekerek's Archireef Built the World's First Artificial Reef Structure

"At Archireef, we restore corals and other marine ecosystems via eco-engineered and patented products and use cutting-edge monitoring technologies, such as environmental DNA and computer vision, to track restoration performance."

Growth Strategies

KSA's HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to Invest $600 Billion in the United States

The investment "could increase further if additional opportunities arise", Bin Salman tells Trump.

Growth Strategies

Falak Angels Partners with Kassim Legal to Increase Investment Support for Saudi Startups

The partnership reflects the shared commitment of both entities to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia, aligning with Vision 2030.

Entrepreneurs

Oscar De La Hoya Teams Up with Riyadh Season for Boxing's Golden Era

The Olympic Gold Medalist and 10-time World Champion De La Hoya recently sat down with Entrepreneur Middle East to share his insights on the partnership with Riyadh Season, his passion for boxing, and making strategic business moves in the Middle East.

Growth Strategies

Sulaiman Abbar on Boxing, Business, and Building a Legacy in Saudi Arabia

"The principles I've learned in the gym carry over into the business world, allowing me to manage both with precision and purpose. This balance is something I hope others can relate to—finding what drives you and pursuing it without compromising other important aspects of your life."

Technology

Seamless 2024: Amr Aboushady, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, QSalary

Learn more about QSalary's latest initiatives in the Kingdom and how it is supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Finance

"We Got Funded!" KSA-Based Lean Technologies' US$67.5 Million Series B Round Marks Silicon Valley-based General Catalyst's Debut Investment in the Kingdom

"By expanding access to financial data and offering seamless payment solutions, we're fostering a more inclusive financial landscape across the region."