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World Bank Highlights Saudi AI Progress in New Regional Economic Report
A World Bank economic report examined Saudi AI investments, noting an enterprise adoption rate of 28% and over 1.2 million people trained in digital skills.
Mambu and Mastercard Collaborate to Connect Core Banking with Global Money Movement
Mambu has integrated Mastercard Move into its core banking platform to simplify international money transfers for financial institutions.
Hayat National Hospitals Group Rebrands as Hayat Healthcare
Hayat National Hospitals Group has unveiled its unified corporate identity as Hayat Healthcare, supporting a network of 2,250 hospital beds across Saudi Arabia.
Infobip Projects 7.3 Billion Black Friday Interactions as Shoppers Adopt AI Tools
Infobip estimates holiday communications will exceed 7.3 billion interactions this season, with research showing 63% of shoppers now use AI tools.
Workshop X Releases 2027 Events and Knowledge Economy Outlook
Workshop X has released its 2027 outlook detailing five core trends set to transform corporate events and forums across Saudi Arabia.
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VDURA Releases V12 Storage Architecture for AI Infrastructure
VDURA released its V12 data platform to support multi-tenant storage across AI GPU clusters with automated tiering between flash and disk drives.
Cequence Identifies Hidden Meta Muse Agent Traffic Across Client Networks
Cequence Security reported that Meta’s Muse assistant reached over half of surveyed clients without identifying as automated traffic. The company launched Agent Trust to manage incoming bot actions.
eXp Realty Connects Agent Data to AI Assistants via Open Protocol
eXp Realty has launched a protocol connecting internal real estate data directly to Claude and ChatGPT, serving as the first stage of its AGNT OS rollout.
Google Cloud Introduces Autonomous Gemini Agent for Enterprise Workflows
Google Cloud introduced the Gemini agent at Gemini at Work 2026, offering autonomous task execution, Workspace integration, and governance controls.
HAVELSAN EYEMINER Deployed for Video Analytics and Surveillance Tracking
HAVELSAN has deployed its AI-powered video analytics tool EYEMINER at TEKNOFEST and started a school safety pilot in Şanlıurfa to track movement and detect risks.
NEOPAY Agrees to Acquire 65% Controlling Stake in noon payments
NEOPAY has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 65% stake in noon payments, expanding operations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
Global Trade Accelerates as AI Demand Drives Record Levels in DHL Report
The DHL Globalization Tracker reports that AI infrastructure demand drove trade growth in early 2026, offsetting tariffs and regional conflicts.
Saudi Lynx Racing Team Secures First Place at STEM Racing Championship
Saudi Arabia’s LYNX Racing team won first place at the STEM Racing World Championship in Singapore following technical evaluations in miniature car engineering.
Sony Introduces New Colors for INZONE Gaming Audio Lineup in Saudi Arabia
Sony launched new color variants for its INZONE H9 II headset and INZONE E9 earphones in Saudi Arabia, featuring Fnatic-inspired styling and passive noise isolation.
MIPIM Middle East Unveils Inaugural Programme for Debut Riyadh Edition
MIPIM Middle East revealed its debut Riyadh programme for October 20-21, 2026, assembling global institutional investors, regional developers, and policymakers.
Almarai Unveils $4 Billion Capital Investment Plan for 2026 to 2031
Almarai presented its 2026 to 2031 growth roadmap in Riyadh, outlining more than 4 billion dollars in capital spending across manufacturing and distribution.
Nissan Unveils Navara Pro Pickup for Global Markets
Nissan introduces the Navara Pro pickup for international markets, featuring specialized powertrains and global manufacturing from China.
Kaspersky Uncovers 31,000 Scam Emails Exploiting Microsoft Services
Kaspersky blocked over 31,000 fraudulent emails abusing Microsoft authentication infrastructure to redirect users to credential-theft pages.
VIVERSE Plus Subscription Launches With Six Months Free for Samsung Users
VIVERSE Plus has launched in the Gulf, giving eligible Samsung Members app users six months of free, ad-free instant gaming across mobile devices.
EVIQ, Hala Auto, and DSV Partner on Logistics Fleet Electrification in Saudi Arabia
EVIQ, Hala Auto, and DSV partner to accelerate logistics fleet electrification in Saudi Arabia through electric vans, charging hubs, and depot support.
ADPIC and PATRIZIA Form Partnership for Infrastructure Projects in Abu Dhabi
ADPIC and PATRIZIA signed an infrastructure agreement in Munich to advance project delivery and capital co-investment across Abu Dhabi.
GEMS Education Launches GR8 School Model Integrating AI and Human Mentors
GEMS Education unveiled GR8 School, combining adaptive software, dedicated mentorship, and industry access. The new model will soft launch in January 2027.