Technology KSA Edition

security

Lack of laws, local expertise amplifies cybersecurity challenge, says expert

"Saudi Arabia is a target of cyber attacks on daily basis from all over the world, especially from Iran"

telecommunications

Al-Khobar becomes first city in MENA to get 5G network

Project implemented on first week of Ramadan

technology

Public cloud spending in Saudi expected to reach $138.2mln in 2018

Oracle and the Misk Foundation will explore potential collaboration opportunities to create entry-level and professional training programs

technology

Riyadh Chamber launches free program to train 1,000 Saudi youth in digital marketing

The step is in line with the framework of free training programs by the Riyadh Chamber to enable job seekers to acquire the skills needed by the labor market

social media

New warning to WhatsApp users after hackers strike

CITC is trying to raise awareness regarding fraudulent messages that come via WhatsApp

technology

Saudi team develops payload for use in joint lunar exploration with Chinese Space Agency

Under the agreement, the Saudi side will build a payload for a space censoring system for use in filming and take photos of the moon.

technology

Artificial Intelligence to add billions to UAE, Saudi economies

The report looked at 15 industries in the UAE and 13 in Saudi Arabia to determine the potential sector-specific impact of AI on the economies of the Middle East

technology

Saudi Arabia is next battleground for e-commerce titans

Saudi Arabia's online sales expected to surge to $13.9bln by 2021

fintech

Japan's SoftBank to open Saudi Arabian office -sources

The Japanese technology investor already has close links with Riyadh after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund contributed to SoftBank's $93bln Vision Fund

technology

Accenture appoints country managing director for Saudi Arabia

New appointment reconfirms Accenture’s commitment to driving digital transformation in the Kingdom