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China Completes Bidirectional Laser Communication Test Between Earth and Moon
Chinese researchers established a bidirectional optical link between Earth and the Moon, achieving downlink speeds of 100 Mbps over 400,000 kilometers.
OpenAI Demonstrates Astra AI Agent Capable of Operating for Weeks
OpenAI demonstrated Astra, an autonomous AI agent capable of continuous operation for weeks within ChatGPT and its programming interface.
stc Group Sponsors Free General Admission Tickets for LEAP 2026
stc group has sponsored free general admission tickets for LEAP 2026 through August 30, ahead of the technology conference in Malham.
AI Tools Roundup: Latest Model Benchmarks, Agents, and Hardware Tests
A daily briefing covers open model milestones, agent integrations, GitHub updates, and local Qwen execution on an RTX 4070 Ti Super.
Venture Capitalist Chibo Tang Joins LEAP 2026 in Riyadh to Discuss Tech Ecosystems
Venture capital investor Chibo Tang joins LEAP 2026 in Riyadh to share insights from managing over $200M across Asian technology startups.
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SAMI Advanced Electronics Showcases Local Defense and Digital Tech at LEAP 2026
SAMI Advanced Electronics will present its portfolio of locally built software, cybersecurity tools, and smart systems at the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh.
Plaud Launches The One Earbuds for Automated Meeting and Call Recording
Plaud has introduced the Plaud One AI earbuds, featuring standalone 4G connectivity, automatic call recording, and integration with productivity platforms.
Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack Opens Round 1 at Jeddah Corniche Circuit
The Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack completed practice sessions in Jeddah with 74 drivers passing technical scrutineering ahead of Saturday runs.
Nutanix Showcases Hybrid Multicloud and Agentic AI at LEAP 2026
Nutanix presents its unified cloud platform and AI solutions at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, announcing NC2 cluster availability and bare-metal Kubernetes tools.
Vista Data Shows Executive Mobility Shifting Toward Shorter Lead Times in Saudi Arabia
Vista analysis shows booking lead times dropped to 7.1 days in 2026 as Saudi business leaders demand flexible flight options across global markets.
Digital Cooperation Organization Approves Eight Candidate Countries for Membership
The DCO Council approved eight candidate countries and one associate member, extending its representation to 980 million people.
Anthropic Secures $45 Billion Infrastructure Agreement with Nscale
Anthropic has committed $45 billion to rent AI computing capacity from Nscale, securing Nvidia Vera Rubin systems from West Virginia starting in late 2027.
Google Enforces Stricter Android App Memory Limits Amid AI Hardware Shortages
Google is introducing strict limits on Android app memory usage starting February 2027 to address global hardware shortages driven by AI data centers.
Al Masaood Automobiles Launches Back-to-School Campaign Across Five Nissan Models
Al Masaood Automobiles has introduced back-to-school financing on five Nissan models, offering zero percent interest and payment deferrals until 2027.
Genetec Secures Top Global Ranking in Video Management Software Market Share Reports
Independent analyst reports from Omdia and Novaira Insights rank Genetec as the global market leader in video surveillance and management software.
Škoda Introduces Superb Wagon to Middle East Markets
Škoda has detailed the Superb Wagon for Middle East markets, featuring up to 1,920 litres of cargo space and a 2.0 TSI turbocharged engine.
Yamaha Introduces WXA-70A Streaming Amplifier and WXC-70A Streamer
Yamaha announced the compact WXA-70A streaming amplifier and WXC-70A streamer, featuring ESS SABRE DACs, HDMI eARC, and YPAO room calibration.
University of New Haven Opens First International Branch Campus in Riyadh
The University of New Haven commenced classes at Misk City on August 23, 2026, becoming the first international branch campus in Saudi Arabia.
Mastercard and QNB Process First International Card Transaction in Syria in 15 Years
Mastercard and QNB Group completed Syria’s first international card transaction in 15 years following system reconnection.
Visa Tests First Live International Card Transaction in Syria
Visa conducted its first live international card transaction test in Syria on August 27, 2026, collaborating with Fransabank Lebanon and Paymera.
Kaspersky Report Shows Tenfold Increase in AI Vulnerabilities in Early 2026
Kaspersky reports a tenfold surge in AI vulnerabilities in Q2 2026, with critical flaws rising to 119 alongside disguised malware attacks on businesses.
Saudi Esports Federation Signs MoU with BSF to Strengthen Sector Financing
The Saudi Esports Federation signed an MoU with BSF to integrate executive banking, tournament sponsorships, and digital systems into competitive gaming.