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Asharqia Chamber Concludes the 2026 E-Applications Exhibition with Wide Participation
Asharqia Chamber, represented by its Small and Medium Enterprises Center, concludes the 2026 E-Applications Exhibition today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Held under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, the exhibition attracted significant attendance from specialists and those interested in the e-applications sector, programmers, and entrepreneurs. It took place over two days at the Chamber’s main headquarters.
The exhibition, which was inaugurated on Tuesday by Chairman of Asharqia Chamber’s Board of Directors, Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Farraj, showcased a range of innovative applications and digital solutions, reflecting the growing investment opportunities in the technology and e-applications sector and opening new horizons for entrepreneurs and developers to connect with investors and others interested in the sector. Al-Farraj also presented awards for the best participating apps: Balsami, Dinosaur, and Fikra. He also honored the exhibition’s partners: the Social Development Bank, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority “Monsha’at,” Adline Media, the Broadcasting and Television Authority – Eastern Sector, and the Artificial Intelligence Incubator at Monsha’at’s Innovation Center in Khobar.
The exhibition’s activities coincided with a meeting organized by the Chamber, represented by its Entrepreneurship Incubator, in cooperation with the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority “Monsha’at.” Titled “Angel Investment,” the meeting was presented by engineer Abdulaziz Al-Obaid, a partner in the Doroob Angel Investors Community. He discussed the concept of angel investment and its importance in supporting startups and enabling them to grow and expand, as well as the role of angel investors in financing promising ventures.
The Chamber also organized a meeting bringing together investors and entrepreneurs hosted by its Entrepreneurship Incubator and Artificial Intelligence Incubator to present investment opportunities. The meeting was held in partnership with Monsha’at’s Innovation Center and the National Technology Development Program (NTDP). Ten investment opportunities were presented to a group of interested investors, in a move aimed at strengthening connections between business owners and investment entities and creating opportunities for partnerships and funding.
Al-Farraj emphasized that the exhibition builds on the Chamber’s efforts to support the technology sector, empower entrepreneurs and innovators, and create an environment conducive to turning digital ideas into value-added economic ventures. He noted that e-applications have become one of the key drivers of the digital economy, providing innovative solutions and investment opportunities that help diversify the economy and enhance its competitiveness.
Al-Farraj added that the Chamber is committed to connecting business owners with investors and providing platforms where innovators can present their projects and introduce their products, while also promoting a culture of investment in startups. He affirmed that integration among entrepreneurs, investors, and supporting entities is a key pillar in developing the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Eastern Province, in line with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030.