Author: Mahdeehassan

Riyadh – In a significant step toward supporting the digital transformation of Saudi Arabia’s labor market, SBR—a fast-growing Saudi startup specializing in AI-powered HR technologies—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jisr, one of the Kingdom’s leading platforms for human resources and financial management.This strategic partnership aims to redefine recruitment processes by developing advanced solutions that enable companies to leverage accurate data and identify top talent more efficiently. The collaboration is set to reduce hiring time and costs, streamline procedures, and deliver more impactful outcomes.Founded by entrepreneurs Saleh Baarmah and Hamzah Bawazir, SBR was established to simplify recruitment using artificial…

UAE: Deliveroo UAE today announced that it has officially become part of DoorDash, following the successful completion of the acquisition.In an open letter, DoorDash Co-Founder and CEO, Tony Xu, marks “the beginning of a new chapter, not the end of an old one”, stating that “the Deliveroo app and products you know and love aren’t going anywhere”. The letter goes on to say that “by combining DoorDash’s global scale and technology, we have the opportunity to serve more people, in more places, with greater impact.”The letter directly addresses each side of our audiences: consumers, merchants and riders, explaining the company’s…

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Apparel Group, the leading global retail powerhouse, continues its rapid growth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with three exciting back-to-back R&B store openings. Shoppers can now experience the brand’s signature blend of affordable, trend-led fashion at R&B Mall of Dhahran, followed by a vibrant debut at Riyadh Gallery, and most recently, the grand opening at Nakheel Mall, Riyadh — marking the 165th R&B store across the Middle East and India. The new Nakheel Mall store spans over 2,500 sqm, making it one of the brand’s largest locations in the Kingdom. Designed with a sleek,…

Dubai, UAE: Zelo, a leading digital financing platform, and Watermelon Ecosystem, the UAE’s premier F&B platform, today announced a strategic partnership that will revolutionize cash flow management for food and beverage suppliers. The collaboration provides instant liquidity by financing invoices within 24-48 hours, eliminating the traditional 60–90-day payment wait times that constrain supplier growth. Solving Critical Cash Flow Challenges The partnership directly addresses the F&B industry’s most persistent challenge: suppliers waiting months for payment while needing immediate cash for operations, inventory, and growth. Through Zelo’s automated invoice financing platform, suppliers in Watermelon’s network of over 1,000 F&B outlets can now convert…

Dubai, UAE: HRE Development has announced the launch of Wadi Hills, a new master-planned residential community in Dubailand. Positioned to become a landmark in one of Dubai’s fastest-growing districts, Wadi Hills combines enhanced infrastructure, attractive entry pricing, and strong rental potential. Located within the Wadi Al Safa cluster, Wadi Hills benefits from an area undergoing rapid transformation, with more than 70 active projects and billions of dirhams in development. This momentum is establishing Dubailand as the city’s next major residential hub. A newly approved Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) road network will directly connect Wadi Hills to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed…

Dubai, UAE – Kyndryl, a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today unveiled capabilities that augment the Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework and accelerate AI adoption at scale across industries. The enhancements incorporate a unique design process and an innovative engagement methodology. This enables customers to break free from limited proof-of-concept AI projects to scale real-world AI-native solutions that boost efficiency and drive business outcomes. The company is deploying forward engineers, capabilities and intellectual property to drive rapid adoption of the expanded Agentic AI Framework with customers, leveraging differentiated methodologies through Kyndryl Vital. By co-creating customized projects that minimize time between…

Kuwait – Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, has attained a significant improvement in its Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) rating in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), which was upgraded from ‘BBB’ to ‘A’ as of September 2025. This milestone underscores Zain’s unwavering commitment to strengthening corporate governance frameworks, upholding the highest standards of transparency, proactively complying with regulatory requirements, and adopting global best practices in disclosure and risk management. This commitment helps Zain mitigate risks and facilitates an effective Board oversight over the company’s…

Dubai, UAE (1 October 2025) – Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced the Company that it is participating in WETEX 2025 (September 30–October 2) at the Dubai World Trade Centre at the invitation of the organizer, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). FF is exploring cooperation opportunities aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy and Clean Energy 2050 Strategy, accelerating the implementation of FF’s Middle East Third Pole Strategy and promoting the vision of smart, green, and sustainable mobility in the Middle…

Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province, and in the presence of His Excellency Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Dammam Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) was officially inaugurated. Delivered by a consortium led by Metito Utilities alongside Mowah and Orascom Construction, the project represents a significant milestone in advancing Saudi Vision 2030’s National Water Strategy through an innovative Public–Private Partnership (PPP) framework. Awarded by the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), the Dammam ISTP was developed with a total investment…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Tenity, a global innovation powerhouse, today announced the release of the inaugural KSA Fintech Opportunity Report 2025. The report, in collaboration with The Majlis Podcast, provides a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of Saudi Arabia’s fintech ecosystem, drawing from proprietary research and 30 exclusive interviews with top policymakers, investors, and founders in the Kingdom, the report identifies high-potential growth areas and outlines the structural enablers that are driving transformation. Key Findings from the Report Include: Unprecedented Growth: The number of active fintechs in Saudi Arabia has surged from just 10 in 2018 to over 261 by the end of…