Roland Berger Middle East, in collaboration with Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Microsoft Arabia and Shurfah Holding, announced today the winners of the Middle East Edition of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) 2025, recognizing the most impactful and innovative manufacturing companies across the Kingdom.

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Roland Berger Middle East in partnership with The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Microsoft Arabia, and Shurfah Holding Company, proudly announces the launch of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) Middle East edition – the region’s most prestigious recognition for digital innovation in manufacturing.

For the first time, the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) is coming to Saudi Arabia. Roland Berger Middle East, in partnership with Microsoft Arabia, Shurfah and the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources launch MIMA Middle East which aims to spotlight on the most innovative, impactful and intelligent manufacturing transformations across the Kingdom.

EV Charging Index 2025: Expert insights from the GCC region. Just 12 months ago, the region's EV landscape was described as "nascent but becoming increasingly dynamic," with the UAE leading adoption, followed by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, while policy incentives and infrastructure were still evolving. Today the picture is markedly different.

Its Index rankings may be low, but the GCC’s journey toward electric mobility is accelerating. Discover more in the Roland Berger EV Charging Index 2025.

This paper outlines a three-pillar framework for modernising International Investment Agreements, balancing risk mitigation, opportunity expansion, and policy coherence to safeguard national interests and drive sustainable economic growth in a rapidly changing geoeconomic landscape.

As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector matures, developers need to turn to diversified funding sources to sustain growth and stay competitive.