Saudi Arabia bets on flying taxis and autonomous vehicles to transform mobility
Saudi Arabia is positioning itself at the forefront of mobility innovation, with industry leaders highlighting the potential of flying taxis and autonomous vehicles at the LEAP conference in Riyadh. FlyNow, a developer of electric aviation solutions, is preparing to roll out a modular system of electric helicopters to transport goods and passengers, according to co-founder […]
US Chamber of Commerce official discusses US-Saudi collaboration on AI policy
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence, a strong regulatory framework is emerging as a key driver of US-Saudi collaboration. In an exclusive interview with Arab News on the sidelines of the LEAP 2025 technology conference, Steve Lutes, vice president for Middle East affairs at the US Chamber of Commerce, stressed the importance […]
Manufacturing sector drives Saudi industrial growth to 2.1% in December
Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Production Index recorded a 2.1 percent annual increase in December, driven by a rise in manufacturing activity and waste management services, according to recent data. Figures from the General Authority for Statistics show that non-oil activities expanded by 4 percent year on year, reflecting growth across most sectors except for electricity and […]
Saudi crown prince meets president of International Olympic Committee
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, at Al-Yamama Palace in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed the cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the IOC and ways to develop the Olympic Games domestically and globally, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, the […]
Saudi PIF’s Alat and Lenovo break ground on new 200k sq. meter facility in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s Alat and Chinese tech giant Lenovo have officially broken ground on a new manufacturing hub in Riyadh, marking a key milestone in their $2 billion strategic partnership. In an interview with Arab News on the sidelines of the LEAP 2025 Tech Conference in Riyadh — being held from Feb. 9–12, […]