Abir Hamdi

Abir Hamdi
Business Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (SPA)

Arab Startups Attract Investors Despite War-Driven Uncertainty

At a time when geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts cast a shadow over the broader landscape, the Middle East and North Africa's startup ecosystem is…

Abir Hamdi (Riyadh)
Business Aramco's oil field in the Empty Quarter, Shaybah, Saudi Arabia, January 12, 2024. (Reuters)

Aramco Bolsters Global Oil Market Stability Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Amid growing logistical challenges facing the energy sector, operational moves by Saudi Aramco are emerging as a stabilizing factor in global oil supply. The…

Abir Hamdi (Riyadh)
Business A Microsoft logo is seen a day after Microsoft Corp's $26.2 billion purchase of LinkedIn Corp, in Los Angeles, California, US, June 14, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

Microsoft Arabia: Saudi Arabia Accelerates AI Adoption, Turns It Into Competitive Edge

Saudi Arabia has cemented its global standing in artificial intelligence after pouring significant investments into the sector in 2025, accelerating digital…

Abir Hamdi (Riyadh)
Business Saudi Arabia Turns Potato Farming Challenge into Export Opportunity

Saudi Arabia Turns Potato Farming Challenge into Export Opportunity

In the deserts of Hail in northern Saudi Arabia, where rugged mountains border a climate that turns mild in summer and biting in winter, an unlikely…

Abir Hamdi (Hail)
Business The view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Tourism Development Fund Partnerships Exceed $1.1 Billion  

The Saudi Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has signed new partnerships with government and private entities with a financial impact exceeding SAR 4 billion ($1.1…

Abir Hamdi (Riyadh)
Business A Riyadh Air aircraft (The company’s website)

Riyadh Air, IBM Build the World’s First Airline Founded on AI

The Middle East’s aviation sector has undergone rapid transformation in recent years, driven by network expansion, advanced digital technologies, and growing…

Abir Hamdi (Riyadh)
Business Riyadh governor attends launch of Development Finance Conference Momentum 2025 (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Builds Momentum for Diverse, Sustainable Development Finance

Saudi Arabia is moving into a pivotal phase driven by development financing that prioritizes impact, diversification, sustainability and the growth of human…

Abir Hamdi (Riyadh)
Business Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan and Economy Minister Faisal Alibrahim attend the Saudi Budget Forum (Saudi 2026 Budget Forum)

Saudi Budget Forum Reveals Govt. Spending Now Independent of ‘Oil Cycle’

Saudi Arabia’s 2026 budget forum, held a day after the Cabinet approved the new fiscal plan under the chairmanship of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed…

Abir Hamdi (Riyadh)