Nour Elotaiby

Twin1 AI Secures $20 Million in Seed Funding Co-Led by Aramco Ventures
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 Upgrades Security With Alphanumeric Passwords and Multiple Passkeys
WhatsApp upgraded its account security settings by adding alphanumeric password support for two-step verification and multi-device passkey options.

SDAIA Academy Opens Registration for September AI and Data Programs
SDAIA Academy has opened registration for its September training bootcamps in data science and artificial intelligence.

Saudi Arabia and France Deepen Tech Cooperation With Strategic AI and Infrastructure Agreements
Saudi Arabia and France signed major agreements in Paris covering artificial intelligence, quantum computing, Riyadh Metro expansion, and international investments.

Mawhiba Opens Registration for 2026 World Robot Olympiad in Saudi Arabia
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 Launch ALBUS Initiative in Saudi Arabia
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.

LinkedIn Reports Over One Million Clicks on Its New Content Feedback Tool
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 Outlines 23 Services Available for Absher Electronic Delegation
Saudi Passports has outlined 23 government services available for electronic delegation through the Absher platform, covering visas, IDs, and permits.

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

Saudi First Bank and Noon Launch Co-Branded Visa Credit Card for Online Shoppers
Saudi First Bank and Noon have launched a joint Visa credit card offering up to 10% cashback on digital purchases and a two-year Noon One membership.

Humain to Unveil Specialized Laptop Built for Artificial Intelligence Agents
Humain developed a specialized laptop with Qualcomm to run AI agents locally. The device will debut at the upcoming LEAP conference in Riyadh.

World Bank Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Data and AI Infrastructure in 2026 Study
A World Bank study highlights Saudi Arabia’s data integration model across 60 government bodies and ranks the Kingdom among the top 10 for AI investment.

Trendyol Introduces Expanded Program and Dedicated Page for Saudi Sellers
Trendyol launched an expanded support initiative for Saudi SMEs, providing a 40 percent commission discount, free ad credits, and field training teams.

Azm Saudi Launches AI Employee Agents Across Five Job Roles
Azm Saudi has launched AI employee agents across five job roles, boosting operational efficiency by over 30% on its private infrastructure.

NCA Launches Second Edition of Back to School Cybersecurity Campaign
The National Cybersecurity Authority, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, has launched the second edition of its school safety campaign to protect students and parents.

Princess Nourah University AI Center Reviews Annual Research and Training Achievements
The PNU AI Center supported over 2,600 researchers and students, executing 10 research projects and 22 training workshops during the past academic year.

Saudi Arabia Launches National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign for Students
Saudi Arabia has launched the second edition of its student safety campaign to promote secure digital practices for the new school year.

Tabuk Launches Digital Innovation Hackathon with 50 Teams
The digital innovation hackathon has officially launched in Tabuk, featuring 50 qualified teams competing to develop advanced public sector solutions.

Saudi Arabia Records 89% Improvement in Gaming Latency Rates
Saudi Arabia achieved an 89% improvement in gaming latency rates, alongside reaching 13.85 million IoT subscriptions, according to the latest CST report.

New Pass-ta-key Exploit Highlights Passkey Security Gaps on Windows
A new security exploit named Pass-ta-key reveals how different operating systems handle passkey storage, exposing potential vulnerabilities on Windows devices.

Chrome Deploys Device-Bound Session Credentials to Prevent Account Takeovers
Google Chrome introduces device-bound session credentials to protect users from session cookie theft and unauthorized account takeovers.

Middle East Organizations Lead Global AI Adoption Rates
A new study reveals that Middle East organizations are leading global rates of AI adoption as regional businesses accelerate their digital commerce strategies.
