Saudi Arabia to host in February world’s largest tech event

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host in February 2022, the largest technology event ever, LEAP, with global experts expected in the attendance. Set to take in Riyadh Feb.1-3, LEAP according to organizers, is set to become a global platform Read more

G20 validates a 15% global minimum tax for multinationals

G20 leaders unanimously approved a 15 percent global minimum tax on large corporations, official sources said. “Today, all G20 leaders approved a historic agreement on new international tax rules, including a global minimum tax,” said Janet Yellen, U.S. Treasury Secretary, Read more

Oman hires Microsoft to improve Omani youth’s skills in emerging technologies

Microsoft Corporation will collaborate with Oman’s National Youth Council (NYC) to upgrade Omani youth’s skill in emerging technologies, Trade Arabia reports. The Washington-based tech giant will organize Youth Tech Bootcamp during which students and working professionals will have the opportunity Read more

KSA: Bill Gates breaks silence, calls detained Prince Alwaleed important partner

Microsoft founder Bill Gates in an email to Bloomberg Monday dared to speak in favor of Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal whom he called an “important partner”. Alwaleed has been detained along with 200 others in a corruption clean-up drive Read more