Saudi Arabia

Khalid Alsaeed highlights why Saudi Arabia has become the “land of opportunity,” citing Vision 2030 reforms, a young entrepreneurial population, and a tech-driven ecosystem that is attracting global investors.

Raed Ventures, one of Saudi Arabia’s pioneering VC firms, is doubling down on early- and mid-stage tech startups and embedding AI as a strategic advantage, positioning its portfolio for sustainable growth in the Kingdom’s evolving ecosystem.

Inside Saudi Venture Capital Company, CEO Nabeel Koshak is transforming the Kingdom’s startup scene. Through strategic fund-of-funds investments, growth-stage support, and sector-focused programs, SVC is building a sustainable, globally competitive VC ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.

With cyber resilience now a national priority across the GCC, Solidrange aims to become the leading regional provider of GRC and cybersecurity awareness solutions.

The event is expected to further strengthen Hong Kong's position as a global technology hub, while serving as a platform to facilitate business and investment between Saudi Arabia and the wider APAC region, supported by MCIT.

The ratio of non-oil exports to imports increased to 42.3%, compared with 33.4% in the previous year.

The Riyadh-based forum held witnessed the signing of over 50 agreements aimed at strengthening the Kingdom's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

"There are a limitless number of challenges nowadays and not enough solutions. The job of any entrepreneur is to go in and solve a problem."

The forum also witnessed the launch of the "Empretec Saudi Fellowship" in partnership with UNCTAD.

The forum is expected to attract more than 25,000 visitors over three days

The initiative connect the gaming ecosystem in Riyadh to help shape future game development.

Saudi participation generated strong engagement, resulting in the signing of several memoranda of understanding and the exploration of new international collaboration opportunities.

"I have always believed that Riyadh stands as the capital of the Middle East, and my passion for Saudi Arabia—and for this city in particular—guides the way I approach development.

With 200 submissions from aviation leaders across 23 countries, this year's Airport Excellence Awards underscore Saudi Arabia's growing influence in the sector as the Kingdom accelerates multi-billion-dollar upgrades under Vision 2030.

The FII9 Innovators Pitch 2025, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, spotlighted five startups that presented breakthrough AI-powered solutions transforming healthcare, sustainable materials, and next-generation computing. In this series, we explore how each of these innovators is shaping the future with technologies designed to deliver real-world impact.

The "Misk 20 Under 30" initiative forms part of Misk's ongoing efforts to offer platforms that amplify the work of young innovators and bring greater international attention to their contributions.

The FII9 Innovators Pitch 2025, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, spotlighted five startups that presented breakthrough AI-powered solutions transforming healthcare, sustainable materials, and next-generation computing. In this series, we explore how each of these innovators is shaping the future with technologies designed to deliver real-world impact.

The FII9 Innovators Pitch 2025, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, spotlighted five startups that presented breakthrough AI-powered solutions transforming healthcare, sustainable materials, and next-generation computing. In this series, we explore how each of these innovators is shaping the future with technologies designed to deliver real-world impact.

The FII9 Innovators Pitch 2025, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, spotlighted five startups that presented breakthrough AI-powered solutions transforming healthcare, sustainable materials, and next-generation computing. In this series, we explore how each of these innovators is shaping the future with technologies designed to deliver real-world impact.

Participants will compete by answering two questions: how they are contributing to Vision 2030 within their respective sectors, and what their personal vision and ambitions are for the year 2030.

The FII9 Innovators Pitch 2025, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, spotlighted five startups that presented breakthrough AI-powered solutions transforming healthcare, sustainable materials, and next-generation computing. In this series, we explore how each of these innovators is shaping the future with technologies designed to deliver real-world impact.