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Money20/20 Middle East Second Edition Opens in Riyadh
Saudi Minister of Finance opened the second edition of Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh, bringing together 38,000 visitors and 350 speakers.
Apple Introduces Upgraded Siri AI Features in iOS 27
Apple rolled out iOS 27 with upgraded Siri capabilities powered by Google Gemini models, enabling multi-step requests and screen analysis.
ElevenLabs Adds Multimodal Media Generation to Its MCP Server
ElevenLabs expanded its Model Context Protocol server to include native voice, music, image, and video generation for AI assistants.
Samsung and TSMC Plan Adoption of Advanced ASML Hardware
Samsung and TSMC plan to adopt high-NA EUV lithography systems and switch to 12-inch photomasks to increase semiconductor output.
vLLM Adds DeepSeek V4.1 Flash Support for NVIDIA and AMD GPUs
vLLM has launched immediate support for DeepSeek V4.1 Flash on NVIDIA and AMD GPUs, bringing native vision and 1M-token context to GCC developers.
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DeepSeek V4.1 Flash Cuts Memory and Storage Footprint for AI Agents
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash reduces memory consumption to one-quarter and storage to one-eighth, cutting operational costs for autonomous AI agents.
DeepSeek Launches V4.1 Flash and Repositions Pro Model Pricing
DeepSeek has introduced V4.1 Flash featuring native vision, faster inference, and a modified pricing structure that repositions the V4 Pro model.
Apple CEO John Ternus Thanks Tim Cook and Hosts First Launch
Apple CEO John Ternus has hosted his first product launch and thanked Tim Cook in a company memo as leadership transitions.
OpenAI Faces Academic Backlash Over Navier-Stokes Solution
OpenAI claimed a proof for the Navier-Stokes problem using 10,000 agents, but academic researchers raised questions over research overlap and data usage.
Meta Reports Early Muse Personal Agent Usage Exceeds Forecasts Tenfold
Meta reported that early user cohorts are utilizing its Muse personal assistant at ten times the anticipated levels, reflecting strong demand for task delegation.
Nvidia to Acquire AI Platform Hugging Face for $12.93 Billion
Nvidia has agreed to purchase AI platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, expanding its open-source software and developer infrastructure.
Femtosecond Lasers Address Durability Needs in Foldable Devices
Femtosecond lasers offer precise cutting for ultra-thin glass and OLED displays as foldable smartphone manufacturing requires higher durability standards.
Saudi Arabia Participates in G20 Innovation Ministerial Meeting in the United States
Engineer Abdullah Al-Swaha leads the Saudi delegation at the G20 innovation ministerial meeting in the United States to address AI policies.
Saudi Arabia Expands Sovereign AI Infrastructure to Accelerate National Tech Growth
Saudi Arabia is advancing sovereign AI infrastructure with major cloud expansions and technical training programs unveiled during LEAP 2026.
Google Releases Gemini 3.8 Flash with Enhanced Coding at Previous Low Pricing
Google launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, delivering upgraded coding and multi-step reasoning at the same low cost and speed as its predecessor.
Absher Launches Four New Civil Status E-Services at LEAP 2026
The Ministry of Interior launched four new civil status e-services via Absher during LEAP 2026 to streamline identity documentation.
Tawakkalna Application Records 4.4 Billion Monthly Transactions at LEAP 26
Tawakkalna processed 4.4 billion monthly transactions with 13.3 million active users over six months, officials announced at LEAP 26 in Riyadh.
LEAP 2026 Opens in Riyadh with Over $15 Billion in Tech Deals
Saudi Arabia opened LEAP 2026 with over $15 billion in technology deals, featuring new AI infrastructure, cloud zones, and autonomous trucking networks.
DataVolt and HUMAIN Break Ground on 360 MW AI Data Center in NEOM
DataVolt and PIF-backed HUMAIN have started building a 360 MW AI data center in NEOM’s Oxagon, with an initial 100 MW phase opening in 2028.
Microsoft to Launch Data Center Region in Saudi Arabia in November 2026
Microsoft will launch its Saudi Arabia East cloud region in November 2026, delivering local Azure services and projected economic gains.
Saudi MCIT, DCO, and AMD Launch Open AI Developer Platform at LEAP 2026
Saudi MCIT, DCO, and AMD have introduced an open developer ecosystem at LEAP 2026 to provide engineers with AI tools and training programs.
42Maru Targets Saudi AI Market Through South Korean Agency Support Program
42Maru joins the KOSME support program to deliver on-premise language models and retrieval tools to Saudi government and enterprise sectors.