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Beyond Creativity: How LIONS Riyadh Plans to Put Saudi Arabia’s Creative Economy on the Global Map

Tahaluf CEO Mike Champion discusses how LIONS Riyadh 2027 will connect Saudi Arabia’s creative economy with global industry leaders, champion regional talent, and place creative effectiveness at the heart of innovation.

By Mina Vucic

Business News

Beyond Payments: Mastercard’s Adam Jones on Saudi Arabia’s Digital Future, AI, and the Next Phase of Vision 2030

By Mina Vucic

Business News

Annabelle Mander on Saudi Arabia’s Rise as a GCC Growth Hub at Money20/20

By Mina Vucic

Finance

The Future of Payments Is Invisible: Checkout.com on AI, Trust, and KSA’s Digital Revolution at Money20/20

By Mina Vucic

Business News

Zoho’s SAR 500 Million Bet on Saudi Arabia’s Digital Future at Money20/20

At Money20/20 Middle East, Entrepreneur Middle East speaks with Zoho’s Saran B. Paramasivam about the company’s SAR 500 million-plus investment in Saudi Arabia, the importance of local data centres and data residency, and how integrated cloud technology and AI are shaping the future of business in the Kingdom.

By Mina Vucic

Business News

LIONS Riyadh Is Coming: Global Creative Platform LIONS Launches New Saudi Festival

LIONS Riyadh will debut in Saudi Arabia in December 2027, bringing global CMOs, brands, agencies and creative leaders together as the Kingdom strengthens its position within the global creative economy.

By Mina Vucic

Technology

Annabelle Mander on Taking LEAP From Saudi Arabia to the World

At LEAP 2026, Tahaluf EVP and LEAP Co-creator Annabelle Mander reflects on the platform’s five-year journey, its growing global ambitions and why real business outcomes matter more than attendance.

By Mina Vucic

Technology

Would You Trust AI With Your Life? Philips’ Peter Skillman On The Future Of Healthcare At LEAP 2026

At LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, Philips’ Peter Skillman speaks to Entrepreneur Middle East about AI in healthcare, the importance of human judgment, and why trust and transparency will determine how far the technology can go.

By Mina Vucic

Entrepreneurs

At LEAP 2026, Faisal AlSaif Reveals What Keeps Him Going When Things Get Tough

At LEAP 2026, Faisal AlSaif, CEO of Tech Pills and Snap Star, answers one unexpected question on resilience and reveals why returning to his faith keeps him going when things get tough.

By Mina Vucic

Technology

Everyone Wants AI. But Are Saudi Businesses Actually Ready for It?

With Microsoft’s Saudi Arabia East cloud region set to become available in November, the Kingdom is gaining more of the infrastructure needed for the next phase of cloud and AI adoption. For businesses, however, infrastructure is only part of the equation.

By Entrepreneur ME staff

Business News

LEAP 2026: Nokia’s Roque Lozano on Building the Infrastructure Behind the AI Economy

At LEAP 2026, Nokia’s Roque Lozano explains why Saudi Arabia’s data centers, AI factories and next-generation networks could position the Kingdom at the heart of the emerging AI economy.

By Mina Vucic

Business News

Saudi-Backed US$7 Billion Theme Park Investment in France Expected to Create 22,000 Jobs

The investment covers the development of three theme parks near Cergy-Pontoise, about 30 kilometers northwest of Paris, including one expected to be manga-themed.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Uber Agrees US$14.8 Billion Acquisition of Delivery Hero, Expanding Middle East Delivery Business

The transaction is expected to close during the second half of 2027.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Ruder Finn Atteline Expands Offerings in MENA with Culture and Publicity Services

The “Culture & Education practice” and “RF Publicity” are designed to address growing demand for talent-led storytelling, live visibility, and audience connection.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

SAB Invest, Saudi-Based Retal Launch SAR1.9 Billion Real Estate Investment Fund

The fund will finance the development of Retal Heights, a mixed-use project planned on a 19,000-square-meter site in Almalqa district in Riyadh.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

From Riyadh to the World: EW Partners’ Secret Sauce for Startup Domination

EW Partners, led by Jessica Wong, is scaling Saudi startups globally. With over $1 billion AUM, international investors, and successes like J&T Express, the firm combines strategic support and sector focus to turn local ventures into global champions.

By Erika Masako Welch

Business News

Saudi Capital Is Growing Up — And Hala Capital Is Leading the Shift

At SuperReturn Saudi, Ali Abussaud of Hala Capital explains how the Kingdom’s venture ecosystem is evolving. With a focus on FinTech, AI, logistics, and expanding into private equity and credit, Hala Capital is positioning itself to lead Saudi Arabia’s next era of financial growth.

By Erika Masako Welch