Saudi HR tech firm Scalers secures $1.8m investment 

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Updated 21 December 2023
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Saudi HR tech firm Scalers secures $1.8m investment 

RIYADH: Saudi-based human resources technology startup Scalers secured SR7 million ($1.8 million) in a funding round led by Sadu Capital and Access Bridge Ventures. 

The new investment will further accelerate the company’s market expansion as well as boost its product development operations. 

Founded by Mohammed Al-Saeed, Mohammed Ghawanni and Faysal Al-Ghethber, Scalers offers a recruitment platform that fills roles with high-quality talents 10 times faster, according to a press release. 

The platform sources candidates from channels for pre-selected job verticals, qualifies them through engaging tests, and matches employers with talents instantly. 

“Imagine having a super recruiter at your fingertips, one that’s shortlisted the candidates before you start looking and is equipped with deep insights and an unparalleled understanding of your talent preferences,” Al-Saeed said. 

Furthermore, Al-Gethber stated that the company’s platform enables smarter and faster recruitment processes with better results. 

The company claims to be market-ready with threefold quarterly growth. 

“Our investment in Scalers, a leading recruitment platform in Saudi Arabia, aims to leverage Scalers’ cutting-edge matching algorithm to seamlessly connect employers with skilled job seekers, addressing the region’s growing talent shortage,” said Qusai Al-Saif, CEO and managing director of Sadu Capital.


King Abdulaziz Airport among world’s busiest after record-breaking 2025

Updated 02 January 2026
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King Abdulaziz Airport among world’s busiest after record-breaking 2025

RIYADH: King Abdulaziz International Airport has achieved a new historical milestone, reaching 53.4 million passengers in a single year.

This is the highest number ever recorded at a Saudi airport since the beginning of air travel in the Kingdom, placing it among the world’s mega airports in terms of passenger traffic, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

The airport handled a total of 310,000 flights and 60.4 million bags, representing a 12 percent increase compared to 2024. It also handled 9.57 million Zamzam water containers and 2,968 cargo flights. 

This achievement reflects the airport’s qualitative transformation and its position as a regional hub and national gateway connecting the Kingdom to the world. It also highlights its role in facilitating the movement of visitors and pilgrims, promoting tourism in line with the goals of Vision 2030, diversifying the economy, and providing a distinguished travel experience. 

For his part, CEO of Jeddah Airports Co. Mazen Johar, affirmed that reaching 53.4 million passengers confirms the airport’s high operational readiness and represents a pivotal milestone for moving to the next phase, in preparation for doubling this number, God willing, in the coming years. 

He pointed out that this national achievement would not have been possible without the grace of God Almighty, followed by the directives of the wise leadership and the continuous follow-up from the minister of transport and logistics, the president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and the CEO of Airports Holding Co. 

He explained that King Abdulaziz International Airport is strengthening its position as a major aviation hub in the region through expansions, increased capacity, and improved services, supporting the objectives of the aviation program and aligning with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. 

The CEO of Jeddah Airports Co. expressed his gratitude to the partners in success from various government and private sectors for their fruitful cooperation through a collaborative work system that contributed to providing the best services.