AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSaudi Tech & AI Deals: Humain is pushing a national AI platform and data-centre buildout, while Quantinuum and Aramco signed an MOU to explore industrial quantum computing use cases, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s push to scale advanced tech for Vision 2030. Cloud & Digital Transformation: Salam and Zoom teamed up for AI-powered collaboration across Saudi Arabia, and Tencent Cloud partnered with Simpaisa to support cloud transformation for fintech operations. Finance & Capital Markets: Pakistan raised $3bn via dual-tranche Eurobond ahead of debt repayment to Saudi Arabia, highlighting ongoing sovereign funding links with the Kingdom. Energy & Infrastructure: Gulf Cryo said it will nearly double regional CO2 production capacity by end-2026 through carbon capture and recovery projects spanning the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Geopolitics With Trade Impact: Multiple reports point to heightened Iran–US tensions affecting Gulf shipping and energy security, keeping regional business risk front and centre. Tourism Branding: TOURISE Awards opened nominations, with Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb backing categories aimed at innovation, sustainability and wellness.
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