Saudi Arabia’s Technology Boom: The Middle East’s New Silicon Valley | The Riyadh Journal
Not long ago, the word “startup” rarely came up in conversations about Saudi Arabia. Today, it is one of the most frequently used words in Riyadh’s boardrooms. The Kingdom is no longer just the region’s largest oil economy — it is rapidly emerging as its most ambitious technology powerhouse. The numbers speak for themselves. Saudi Arabia’s IT and software sector is now the largest and fastest-growing in the MENA region, with its market size projected to reach $76.05 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 8.49%. For executives watching the region, this is not a trend to monitor from a...
The New Meaning of Education: It’s No Longer Just About Degrees
How learning in today’s world can open doors that no diploma ever could. Amina, a young woman from Jeddah, once believed her average high school grades meant she had limited opportunities. But then she discovered a free course on digital marketing through a mobile app. Today, she runs a successful online business—and helps other women in her neighborhood learn the same skills. She didn’t go back to school. She just learned smarter. This is the new education. The Traditional System Is Changing Once upon a time, education meant a classroom, a uniform, a degree. But today, real learning can happen...
From Paycheck to Purpose: A Saudi Professional’s Journey to Financial Freedom
Mohammed used to count the days until payday. Like many young professionals in Riyadh, he earned well, dressed smartly, and dined out often. Yet, by the 20th of every month, his bank account was nearly empty. He wasn’t lazy. He wasn’t irresponsible. But he lacked something no job title could give him — financial literacy. This is the story of how Mohammed turned his financial chaos into clarity and how you can too. The Wake-Up Call One Friday evening, as he sat with friends talking about investments, Mohammed realized he had no idea what a mutual fund was. Someone mentioned...






