(IN BRIEF) ZF LIFETEC has developed Infrared Belt, a new seat belt fabric with an integrated infrared signature that allows in-cabin cameras to detect whether a seat belt is being worn correctly. The technology helps camera-based occupant monitoring systems identify … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Germany, Industrial, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged adaptive sensor technology, AIRBAG 2026, airbags, Alfdorf, August 2026 series production, automotive safety technology, buckle sensors, distraction detection, driver fatigue detection, EU requirement, Euro NCAP, Harald Lutz, in-cabin cameras, Infrared Belt, infrared cameras, infrared seat belt, infrared signature, intelligent detection algorithms, mandatory seat belt use in Germany, Mannheim, NCAP, New Infrared Belt From ZF LIFETEC Targets More Accurate Seat Belt Misuse Detection, New ZF LIFETEC Infrared Belt Helps Vehicles Detect Correct Seat Belt Positioning, occupant detection, occupant monitoring, passenger cars, passive safety systems, real-time data fusion, REPA, RGB cameras, road safety, seat belt fabric, seat belt misuse, seat belt positioning, steering wheel systems, vehicle safety, Vision 2030, ZF LIFETEC, ZF LIFETEC Enhances Passive Safety With Seat Belt Webbing Visible to Infrared Cameras
(IN BRIEF) Bayer has highlighted an important development in cardiovascular health assessment following the Saudi Heart Association’s recent publication recommending greater focus on the early detection of subclinical atherosclerosis in clinical practice. The research supports a more personalized approach to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABI, ankle-brachial index, Atherosclerosis, Bayer, Bayer Advances Cardiovascular Health Assessment Through Focus on Subclinical Atherosclerosis Screening, Bayer and Saudi Heart Association Collaboration Strengthens Focus on Preventive Cardiovascular Care, Bayer Consumer Health, Bayer Supports Early Cardiovascular Risk Detection Following New Saudi Heart Association Recommendations, CAC scoring, cardiac care, cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular health, cardiovascular risk assessment, carotid ultrasound, CCTA, Clinical Practice, Consumer Health division, coronary artery calcium scoring, coronary computed tomography angiography, CVD, Dr. Ricardo Salazar, Early Detection, family history, Gasser Yousry, genetic predisposition, healthcare professionals, heart attack, high cholesterol, hypertension, modifiable risk factors, Non-invasive Imaging, non-modifiable risk factors, patient outcomes, personalized cardiovascular care, physical inactivity, policymakers, poor diet, Prevention Strategies, primary prevention, Prof. Dr. Waleed Al Habeeb, researchers, risk re-stratification, risk stratification, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Heart Association, Saudi Heart Association Research Aligns with Bayer’s Personalized Approach to Cardiovascular Risk Prevention, secondary prevention, SHA, smoking, stroke, subclinical atherosclerosis, Vision 2030
(IN BRIEF) Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 modernization agenda is increasingly being challenged by the kingdom’s renewed reliance on hard-security partnerships, military deterrence and sectarian regional alignments. While Riyadh continues to present itself as a post-oil hub for technology, AI, tourism … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics
Tagged Abraham Accords, Afghan jihad, AI, anti-Iran deterrence, Belt and Road Initiative, CHINA, China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, Chinese defense systems, Critical Infrastructure, eastern Mediterranean, energy security, Europe, Gaza war, geopolitical risk, Gulf monarchies, Gulf security, Gwadar Port, Hamas attacks, hard security, HQ-9, Iran, ISI, ISIS-K, Israel, JF-17, Middle East geopolitics, Middle East security architecture, migration flows, militarized alliances, Pakistan, Pakistani military deployment, post-oil transformation, regional instability, regional realignment, religious conservatism, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia China relations, Saudi Arabia Pakistan relations, Saudi Arabia Turkey relations, Saudi modernization, sectarian polarization, Smart Cities, Strait of Hormuz, Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement, Sunni bloc, transactional alliances, TTP, Turkey, Vision 2030
(IN BRIEF) Alstom and its project partners have begun commercial operations on the first section of the East of Nile Monorail, introducing Africa’s first monorail system to Greater Cairo. The 56-kilometre network links East Cairo to the New Administrative Capital … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Africa rail sector, Africa’s first monorail, Alstom, Alstom Launches Africa’s First Monorail System as Egypt Expands Smart Urban Mobility Across Greater Cairo, Arab Contractors, Cairo transportation, CBTC GoA4 signalling, Derby UK, driverless trains, East of Nile Monorail, EGYPT, Egypt Opens Landmark East of Nile Monorail Project to Transform Sustainable Transportation Across Greater Cairo, Egyptian infrastructure, Greater Cairo, Innovia monorail system, low-emission transport, Martin Vaujour, monorail system, New Administrative Capital, Orascom Construction, passenger mobility, Platform Screen Doors, Public Transit, rail infrastructure, rail technology, Ramy Salah El Din, smart mobility, sustainable transportation, urban connectivity, urban development, Vision 2030
(IN BRIEF) BPCE has completed the acquisition of novobanco, becoming its sole shareholder in a €6.7 billion deal that marks the largest cross-border banking transaction in the Eurozone in over a decade. The acquisition strengthens BPCE’s European expansion strategy and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Portugal, Technology
Tagged acquisition, BPCE Completes Strategic Acquisition of Novobanco to Expand European Banking Presence and Strengthen Position in Portugal, BPCE Strengthens European Growth Strategy with €6.7 Billion Acquisition of Portugal’s Novobanco, corporate banking, cross border transaction, digital transformation, European Banking, Eurozone banking, financial services, Groupe BPCE, Lone Star Funds, Mark Bourke, Nicolas Namias, novobanco, Portugal market, Portuguese State, Resolution Fund, Retail Banking, Sustainable Finance, Vision 2030
(IN BRIEF) DP World and APM Terminals have formed a strategic partnership at Jeddah Islamic Port, with APM Terminals acquiring a 37.5 percent stake in the Southern Container Terminal while DP World retains operational control. The alliance builds on major … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged A.P. Moller - Maersk, APM Terminals, Build Operate Transfer concession, DP World, DP World Retains Operational Lead as New Alliance Enhances Infrastructure and Supply Chain Integration at Jeddah Islamic Port, global supply chains, integrated transport network, Jeddah Islamic Port, Keith Svendsen, maritime logistics partnership, port infrastructure investment, Red Sea trade hub, Saudi Arabia logistics, Southern Container Terminal, terminal modernization, Vision 2030, Yuvraj Narayan
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and specialized by stc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on developing advanced mission-critical communication solutions for Saudi Arabia’s public safety sector. Announced at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, the partnership will combine Ericsson’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AI incident analytics, critical communications technology, digital infrastructure, emergency management, emergency response innovation, Ericsson, field trials, first responders, high precision location services, IoT Integration, mission critical push to talk, mission-critical communications, national resilience, New Collaboration at World Defense Show Strengthens Saudi Arabia Emergency Communications with AI Enabled and IoT Integrated Solutions, push to video, real time situational awareness, resilient connectivity, Saudi Arabia public safety, secure networks, smart vehicles, specialized by stc, Vision 2030, World Defense Show Riyadh
(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Prince Sultan University to support the development of future-ready talent and accelerate digital innovation in Saudi Arabia across the AEC/O, engineering, construction, and media sectors. The collaboration will … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Construction, Education, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged academic-industry collaboration, accelerator program, AEC/O, applied learning, artificial intelligence, built environment, digital transformation, Digital Twins, Dr Abdulhakim Almajid, Entrepreneurship, Global Academic Program, ISO 27001, Middle East talent development, Muayad Simbawa, Nemetschek Arabia, Nemetschek Group, Nemetschek Group Expands Academic Engagement in Saudi Arabia Through Strategic Partnership with Prince Sultan University, OPEN BIM, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia, skills development, technology adoption, Vision 2030, workshops, Yves Padrines
(IN BRIEF) Siemens celebrated 125 years of partnership with Egypt in Cairo on 8 February 2026, reaffirming its role as a key contributor to the country’s infrastructure, energy, and digital transformation. The company highlighted its involvement in landmark projects such … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automation, Cairo, digital transformation, EGYPT, electrification, energy security, German-Egyptian partnership, High-Speed Rail, Industry 4.0, Legacy Mega Power Plants, Roland Busch, Siemens, Siemens Celebrates 125 Years of Strategic Partnership with Egypt, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Siemens Industrial, Siemens Marks 125 Years in Egypt and Reaffirms Commitment to Vision 2030, Siemens Mobility, sustainable infrastructure, Vision 2030
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has opened its first Siemens Digital Industries Software office in Saudi Arabia, strengthening its commitment to Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s rapidly growing digital economy. The new local presence will enable faster customer support, closer collaboration, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Industrial, Management, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI, Aramco, automotive and mobility, CEER, Cobus Oosthuizen, Digital Twins, energy sector, Industrial Digitalization, Jeddah, Khobar, manufacturing technology, Riyadh, SABIC, SAMI, Saudi Arabia, Saudization, Siemens, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Siemens Expands Local Capabilities in Saudi Arabia to Accelerate Industrial Digital Transformation Across Key Sectors, Siemens Xcelerator, simulation, skills development, smart infrastructure, Vision 2030
(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE has signed a 20-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement with renewable energy producer H2air for electricity from the seven-turbine Bleuets wind farm in Hauts-de-France. Beginning January 1, 2026, the agreement will supply an estimated 49 GWh of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged 20 year contract, 49 GWh, bank branches, Bleuets wind farm, Camille Vandenbeuck, corporate power purchase agreement, CPPA, data centers, energy transition, Groupe BPCE, Groupe BPCE Secures Second Major CPPA of the Year with H2air to Support Regional Energy Transition Efforts, H2air, Hauts-de-France, Laurent Benatar, long term energy procurement, onshore wind, regional decarbonisation, renewable electricity, Saint Aubin Montenoy, Vision 2030, wind energy
(IN BRIEF) Sika has acquired Gulf Seal, a leading Saudi Arabian producer of bituminous waterproofing membranes, strengthening its presence in the fast-growing construction markets of Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC. Gulf Seal brings more than 20 years of regional … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Acquisition of Gulf Seal Enhances Sika’s Production Capabilities and Market Reach Across the GCC Construction Sector, Awazil Al Khaleej Industrial Co, bituminous waterproofing membranes, Christoph Ganz, construction materials, cross-selling, EMEA region, FIFA World Cup 2034, GCC growth, Gulf Seal, Infrastructure Development, Khaled Al Mogbel, Riyadh production facility, Saudi Arabia construction market, Sika, SMAC France, urbanisation projects, Vision 2030, waterproofing solutions
(IN BRIEF) Barclays PLC has received a provisional Capital Market Authority (CMA) licence, secured premises in King Abdullah Financial District, and will open a new office in Riyadh in 2026 as part of its Middle East expansion. The bank plans … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, Barclays Expands Saudi Arabia Presence with New Riyadh Office and Provisional CMA Licence, Barclays PLC, C.S. Venkatakrishnan, Capital Market Authority, CMA licence, financial services, global investment bank, global markets, Gulf Cooperation Council, International Corporate Bank, Investment Banking, KAFD, Khaled El Dabag, King Abdullah Financial District, Middle East, Mohammed Al-Sarhan, Qatar, Regional Headquarters licence, RHQ, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, strategic expansion, UAE, Vision 2030, Walid Mezher
(IN BRIEF) DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in AJEX Logistics Services, a fast-growing logistics provider in Saudi Arabia owned by Ajlan & Bros Holding Group, in a deal that strengthens both companies’ positions in the Middle East’s booming … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, International Trade, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AJEX Logistics Services, Ajlan & Bros Holding Group, Ajlan Mohamed Al Ajlan, DHL eCommerce, DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Group Strategy 2030, DHL Supply Chain, e-commerce growth, logistics, Middle East, Mohammed Albayati, Pablo Ciano, parcel delivery, Saudi Arabia, Vision 2030
(IN BRIEF) stc, Saudi Arabia’s largest mobile network operator, has achieved 100% compliance with GSMA’s signaling security guidelines, becoming one of the few telecom operators globally to do so. This milestone was made possible by the implementation of robust security … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Abdulaziz Alaqil, adaptive signaling firewall, communication security, compliance, Cybersecurity, data breaches, Diameter, Enea, GSMA, GTP-C, John Huges, location tracking, partnership, penetration testing, personal data security, signaling security, SS7, STC, telecom infrastructure, telecom protection, telecom security, Vision 2030
(IN BRIEF) Alstom’s Managing Director for the Middle East, Mohamed Khalil, shares insights on the design and vision behind the AlUla tramway project, a key element in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Combining sustainability with cutting-edge low-carbon technology, the project promises … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Alstom, Alstom Middle East, AlUla, battery tram, battery-powered, catenary-free, Citadis B battery trams, Citadis B™, Communications, depot equipment, Dubai tram, HealthHub™, historical heritage, infrastructure, INNOVATION, low-carbon technology, Lusail tram, mobility, Mohamed Khalil, power supply, public transport, Qatar, RCU, Riyadh Metro, rolling stock maintenance, Royal Commission for AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Saudi authorities, signaling, sustainability, sustainable transport, TOURISM, tramway system, turnkey solution, UNESCO World Heritage sites, urban development, Vision 2030
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