Kingdom to host international exhibition on AI and cloud computing in May  

SDAIA is expected to lead a panel discussion at the conference. (Supplied) 
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Updated 24 April 2022
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Kingdom to host international exhibition on AI and cloud computing in May  

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the International Exhibition and Conference for Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing from May 22 to 24. The event will feature leaders and pioneers in the technology sectors, both in local, global government and private institutions.

Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, also known as SDAIA, is expected to lead a panel discussion at the conference.  

The conference will also host the Public Authority for Small and Medium Businesses, or Monsha'at, to highlight the role of small and medium businesses, including several government agencies and major private companies. 

The involvement of Monshaat will also provide an opportunity for startup companies and entrepreneurs to participate in this forum focused on emerging technologies such as data science, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cybersecurity. 

The event comes to Saudi Arabia at a time when the Kingdom is heavily investing in technology across all sectors. 


Closing Bell: Saudi main index extends gains as market opens wider to foreign investment

Updated 02 February 2026
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Closing Bell: Saudi main index extends gains as market opens wider to foreign investment

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Monday, gaining 153.61 points, or 1.38 percent, to close at 11,321.09.

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR5.85 billion ($1.56 billion), as 207 of the listed stocks advanced, while 55 retreated.

The MSCI Tadawul Index increased, up 21.20 points or 1.41 percent, to close at 1,524.18.

The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu gained 278.13 points, or 1.17 percent, to close at 24,013.03. This comes as 43 of the listed stocks advanced, while 29 retreated.

The best-performing stock was Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries and Medical Appliances Corp., with its share price surging by 7.26 percent to SR28.94.

Other top performers included Rasan Information Technology Co., which saw its share price rise by 6.51 percent to SR144, and Knowledge Economic City, which saw a 6.25 percent increase to SR13.09.

On the downside, the worst performer of the day was Najran Cement Co., whose share price fell by 2.11 percent to SR6.49.

Almasane Alkobra Mining Co. and Saudi Cable Co. also saw declines, with their shares dropping by 2 percent and 1.88 percent to SR103.10 and SR166.80, respectively.

On the announcement front, Riyad Bank has announced its annual financial results for 2025, with the total income from special commission of financing reaching SR24.1 billion, while net income from special commission of financing amounted to SR12 billion.

In a statement on Tadawul, the bank said: “Net income increased by 11.7 percent mainly due to an increase in total operating income and a decrease in total operating expenses.”

The bank further noted that the rise in total operating income was primarily driven by increased revenue from fees and commissions, trading activities, special commissions, gains on non-trading investments, and other operating sources. This growth was partially tempered by declines in exchange and dividend income.

“Net provision of expected credit losses and other losses decreased by 15.8 percent due to a decrease in impairment charge of credit losses and impairment charge for other financial assets, partially offset by an increase in impairment charge for investments,” it added.

RIBL’s share price closed at SR18.18 on the main market, marking a 1.43 percent increase.