Mohamed Ghamdi

Saudi Arabia will host the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI in Riyadh from September 14 to 17, 2026, gathering global tech ministers and leaders.

Saudi Arabia approved Naver’s digital twin platform as the national standard for municipal planning and infrastructure management across the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia has expanded its data center capacity to over 467 megawatts and attracted major cloud providers, driving national digital economy goals.

The Saudi Central Bank increased its US investments by 61.4% to $7.63 billion in Q2 2026, focusing heavily on artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks.

Apple has accidentally revealed its upcoming camera-equipped AirPods in a video embedded within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate update.

A critical macOS vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain full control of affected systems without passwords. Security experts urge immediate updates.

Artificial intelligence is opening new growth avenues for Saudi enterprises, helping small and medium-sized businesses improve operational efficiency.

Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google must face thousands of consolidated user addiction lawsuits after a US appeals court rejected their Section 230 defense.

Ooredoo Kuwait has deployed the Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) to integrate advanced 5G network analytics into its core infrastructure.

A new report details how hackers use artificial intelligence to develop advanced attack tactics and exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, featuring a slimmer design, a 5,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, and a 200MP camera.

Zain KSA and Huawei have deployed Saudi Arabia’s first 800G optical network to support 5G, cloud computing, and AI services.

X has open-sourced its core ranking engine on GitHub and introduced settings tools to help users check if their accounts have been shadowbanned.

Barq and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic partnership to develop a secure and scalable digital payments platform, enhancing the airline’s financial infrastructure.

A King Abdulaziz University study reveals that 60% of top-ranked Saudi e-commerce stores fail to meet personal data protection requirements.

Google has launched its Pixel 11 series featuring the new Tensor G6 processor, upgraded cameras, and expanded RAM configurations for on-device AI tasks.

ByteDance is reportedly training a new AI model with 10 trillion parameters, aiming to surpass Anthropic’s Mythos system and domestic Chinese competitors.

CREST has launched the first global accreditation standards for AI-enabled cybersecurity services, addressing a critical governance gap in the industry.

The Transport General Authority signed an MoU with Hyundai and Kia to develop future mobility solutions and smart city technologies in Saudi Arabia.

Nvidia has led the formation of the Open Secure AI Alliance alongside Microsoft, SpaceX, and Cisco to build open defensive tools following the recent OpenAI security incident.

Mobily has commenced preliminary discussions with Saudi tower operator Tawal regarding a potential acquisition of its telecom tower infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia has maintained its top ranking in the MENA region for digital government services for the fourth consecutive year, scoring 99 percent on the 2025 GEMS index.