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  • Consumers in Saudi Arabia are Conscious of Cyber Risks with 97% of Internet Users Taking Measures to Protect their Home Connection

    Cisco’s latest Broadband Survey has revealed that internet users in Saudi Arabia are conscious of cyber risks, with only 3% of respondents not taking any measure to protect the security of their home connection. The survey of more than 21,000 people in 12 countries, including 2,000 respondents from KSA, looked at how consumers use their broadband connectivity. In Saudi Arabia, 91% of total survey respondents ranked broadband as critical national infrastructure; while 68% of respondents rely on their home Internet to work from home or run a business.

  • Aramco and partners make polymers from oil waste in historic milestone

    According to a press release from Aramco, the project aims to pave the way for the creation of a domestic value chain for the advanced recycling of plastics to circular polymers in Saudi Arabia. The process allows the use of non-sorted plastics, which can be difficult to recycle mechanically, which consequently contributes to solving the challenge of end-of-life plastics.

  • Saudi Arabia succeeds in converting waste plastic oil into certified circular polymers

    Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with France's TotalEnergies, has succeeded in converting the waste plastic oil into circular polymers certified by ISCC Plus, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Monday. This is also the first ISCC Plus certified success in the Middle East and North Africa region. The oil was first processed in a refinery jointly owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and TotalEnergies in the eastern coastal city of Jubail and then used as a feedstock by a Saudi petrochemical complex to produce circular polymers.

  • How are consumers and agencies changing in Saudi Arabia?

    Clients in Saudi Arabia are embracing digital transformation and looking for innovative technological solutions. This leads to demand for advanced digital platforms, mobile applications, e-commerce solutions and online service delivery. Additionally, clients are interested in emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance their daily lives and business operations.

  • Triotech selected to develop multiple attractions for Transformers experiences in Saudi Arabia

    Part of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Seven has selected Triotech to develop themed interactive dark rides for its Transformers attractions, which will cover 10,000sq m (108,000sq ft) and be set across a range of immersive action-filled environments themed on the popular IP. In its role, Triotech will be responsible for the design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation of these interactive dark rides.

  • What retailers should know about Saudi Arabian luxury consumers

    In 2022, Saudi Arabia's fashion market was worth over €2 billion (~$2.15 billion), and only continues to grow as brands like Prada and Tiffany’s expand their presence with mono-brand outlets in the country.

  • World’s first Transformers indoor theme parks to open in Saudi Arabia

    The theme parks will open at three of Seven's entertainment destinations in Saudi Arabia. Each of the parks will have themed attractions and immersive experiences depicting Autobots heroics and the scheming of the Decepticons.

  • Astronomers’ divergence of views on first day of Eid Al-Fitr depends on a number of factors

    There has been divergence of views among the Arab and Muslim astronomers and astronomical institutes with regard to the first day of the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr this year. Some of them cite that the Eid will fall on Friday while others say Eid would be on Saturday, and these are based on their astronomical calculations. The solar eclipse and some other factors were attributed to this. In such a scenario, only sighting of the Shawwal crescent in a clear weather on Thursday evening would put an end to the controversy.

  • Study: Almost 60% of Saudi Arabia Consumers Choose Only Digital Money-Transfer Platforms, but Choice Still Matters

    Consumers in Saudi Arabia predominantly view digital money transfers as the preferred way to send money now and in the future, according to research commissioned by Western Union. Yet many still want the power to choose between online and retail (in-person) experiences - depending on their convenience and needs. Exclusive insights show that today almost 60% of consumers who send money abroad prefer digital money-transfer services, compared to 22% who want choice, and 17% who send cash through retail channels only.

  • Study: Almost 60% of Saudi Arabia Consumers Choose Only Digital Money-Transfer Platforms, but Choice Still Matters

    Consumers in Saudi Arabia predominantly view digital money transfers as the preferred way to send money now and in the future, according to research commissioned by Western Union. Yet many still want the power to choose between online and retail (in-person) experiences - depending on their convenience and needs. Exclusive insights show that today almost 60% of consumers who send money abroad prefer digital money-transfer services, compared to 22% who want choice, and 17% who send cash through retail channels only.