Nour Elotaiby

Saudi Arabia will introduce a Freedom of Information system to govern data exchange, safeguard national sovereignty, and stimulate digital innovation.

Alienware AW3926QW features a 39-inch 5K2K OLED screen at $1,100. The monitor delivers high pixel density, 165 Hz refresh rate, and 90W USB-C connectivity.

Monsha’at participates in LEAP 2026 to offer direct consulting, startup gate services, and smart city innovation programs for SMEs in Saudi Arabia.

Takamol Holding showcased its digital platforms, smart city systems, and award-winning AI tools at LEAP 2026 as an economic transformation partner in Riyadh.

GCC nations approved unified cybersecurity frameworks and joint drill plans during the fifth ministerial meeting held in Bahrain.

A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from blacklisting Anthropic as a security risk, ruling the decision unconstitutional retaliation against the AI maker.

GSMA and the ITU will co-locate MWC26 Doha with the PP-26 policy conference in Qatar during November 2026.

Microsoft announced an Xbox feature enabling players to convert physical game discs into digital licenses for supported Xbox One and Series X titles.

Anthropic introduces a built-in browser in Cowork, enabling Claude to open websites, fill online forms, and complete multi-step tasks autonomously.

MIS signs a five-year data center hosting contract with PIF-owned HUMAIN valued at over 30% of its 2025 annual revenue.

Ten specialized academies participate in LEAP26 under the Future Skills pavilion to showcase training programs in artificial intelligence and technology.

Saudi Arabia’s Absher platform processed over 50.8 million electronic transactions in July 2026, including 47.8 million for individuals and 2.9 million for businesses.

Pebble Time 2 arrives with an e-paper color screen, physical buttons, and up to 21 days of battery life for $225.

Twin1 AI has raised $20 million in a seed round co-led by Aramco Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Tribeca Venture Partners to scale enterprise AI twins.

WhatsApp upgraded its account security settings by adding alphanumeric password support for two-step verification and multi-device passkey options.

SDAIA Academy has opened registration for its September training bootcamps in data science and artificial intelligence.

Saudi Arabia and France signed major agreements in Paris covering artificial intelligence, quantum computing, Riyadh Metro expansion, and international investments.

Mawhiba has opened registration for the 2026 World Robot Olympiad, inviting Saudi youth aged 8 to 22 to compete under the theme Robotics and Culture.

Tuwaiq Academy and Google for Education launched the ALBUS initiative to integrate AI and Chromebooks across 10 technical schools for gifted students in Saudi Arabia.

Over one million users clicked LinkedIn’s new feedback option to flag machine-generated posts, reducing low-quality feed views by 40 percent.

Saudi Passports has outlined 23 government services available for electronic delegation through the Absher platform, covering visas, IDs, and permits.

OpenAI has launched an Apple Messages plugin for ChatGPT on Mac, allowing users to draft, search, and send texts via local device processing.