AZIMUTH 2025 roared into life on Thursday night as festival-goers descended on AlUla for the opening of the iconic festival’s fifth edition, powered by the support of Ray-Ban, Visa, and Nova. Together, the partners helped power an unforgettable opening day of music, art, and culture under the AlUla sky. The buzz and excitement was palpable
Gulf Colleges, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading higher education institutions, and Binance Academy, the educational arm of Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, have partnered to launch one of the region’s first accredited entrepreneurship and innovation diploma programs, developed in partnership with King Saud University’s Entrepreneurship Institute. The accredited initiative is
Kimpton KAFD Riyadh marked Saudi National Day with the unveiling of a permanent mural on the terrace walls of its signature restaurants, Ziya and Botanica. Created by acclaimed Saudi artist Noura Binsaidan, the artwork reflected Kimpton’s bold personality and heartfelt approach to hospitality, blending the brand’s global identity with the rich spirit of Saudi culture
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia has continued to strengthen the regulatory foundations for fintech growth, announcing that a total of 68 fintech experimental permits have been granted by the end of Q2 2025, with 50 fintech companies currently registered under the CMA’s Fintech Lab, 36 of which are actively operational. This progress
MoneyGram, a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities, and D360 Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, signed during Money 20/20 Middle East, underscores the commitment of both organizations to accelerate digital transformation and support Saudi Vision 2030’s financial sector development agenda. The collaboration will focus on enhancing cross-border
The International Code Council (ICC) is continuing its robust program of industry engagement this September, having already participated in two of Saudi Arabia’s leading events; the Building Envelope Design and Insulation Conference (BEDIC) and the MEP International Conference (MEPIC). The month will conclude with ICC’s participation in Intersec Saudi Arabia at the end of September.
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