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stc Group Showcases Digital Solutions Across Key Sectors as Strategic Partner at LEAP 2026
stc group serves as strategic partner at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, presenting digital infrastructure and platforms for logistics, tourism, sports, and construction.
HPE Showcases AI Factory Solutions and Self-Driving Networks at LEAP 2026
HPE will showcase sovereign AI factories, self-driving networks, and Saudi Made initiatives at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3.
Alshaya Group Opens First Chipotle Restaurant in Riyadh
Alshaya Group has opened the first Chipotle restaurant in Saudi Arabia at Sidra in Riyadh, expanding the brand’s GCC presence to 17 locations.
AI Industry Briefing: Tech Leaders Coordinate Cyber Defense and Model Standards
Major AI firms including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google align on cyber defense measures while deploying new agent tools and hardware standards.
Nissan Formula E Confirms Oliver Rowland and Zane Maloney for Season 13
Nissan Formula E Team confirms Oliver Rowland and Zane Maloney for Season 13 ahead of the GEN4 debut in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
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Nvidia Agrees to Acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion
Nvidia agreed to acquire open-source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, expanding its position in developer tools and model hosting.
Saudi Industrial Fintech Financing Surges 130% to SR541 Million in H1 2026
Saudi industrial fintech financing climbed 130% to SR541 million in H1 2026 as the number of active digital lenders expanded from three to seven.
OpenAI Publishes Official Report Detailing Root Causes of Hugging Face Breach
OpenAI released its official report examining the cybersecurity incident that affected Hugging Face, outlining key technical failures and new safeguards.
Saudi Arabia Approves $112 Million for Gaming and Esports Development
Saudi Arabia approved $112 million in financing for the gaming sector, supporting 82 entities and 127 games under Vision 2030 diversification goals.
NTT DATA to Present Smart City and Artificial Intelligence Systems at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
NTT DATA announced its participation in LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, showcasing smart city infrastructure, sovereign AI, and digital transformation systems.
Ciena Survey: UAE and Saudi Service Providers Expect AI Network Services to Drive Revenue Growth
A Ciena study reveals that over 90% of telecom providers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE expect AI network services to drive major revenue growth.
Infobip Launches SIM-Based Number Verification for Telecom Operators
Infobip launched a SIM-based authentication tool to help telecom operators monetize Network APIs while replacing one-time passwords for enterprise security.
Veeam Showcases Data Resilience and AI Protection at LEAP 2026
Veeam returns to LEAP 2026 in Riyadh to showcase cyber recovery, Microsoft 365 protection, and AI data governance solutions under Saudi Vision 2030.
Daily AI Roundup Covers Qwen3.8 Architecture and Agent Integrations
The latest updates cover Qwen3.8-Flash-Next architecture, ClaudeDevs Admin API tools, and new Grok voice agent integrations in LiveKit.
McLaren Reveals McL 6GT Supercar Concept at Monterey Car Week
McLaren Automotive has revealed the McL 6GT concept at Monterey Car Week, featuring a manual transmission and carbon fibre construction ahead of a 2028 production run.
HONOR Expands Middle East Shipments by 35% in First Half of 2026
HONOR recorded a 35% increase in Middle East shipments in H1 2026, becoming the region’s second-largest smartphone brand amid a 13% market decline.
Hyundai Launches Regional Campaign Focusing on Vehicle Ownership Costs
Hyundai Motor Middle East & Africa has launched a campaign focusing on total ownership expenses, covering maintenance, fuel economy, and resale value.
Bupa Arabia Launches Third Edition of Corporate Padel Tournament in Jeddah
Bupa Arabia launches the third edition of its corporate padel tournament in Jeddah with 32 teams before moving to Khobar and Riyadh.
Jeddah’s South Container Terminal Records Highest Monthly Throughput Since 1999
Jeddah’s South Container Terminal handled 221,200 TEUs in July 2026, marking its highest monthly throughput since DP World began operations in 1999.
Tencent Cloud Partners with TruKKer in Saudi Arabia Ahead of LEAP 2026
TruKKer will migrate its digital freight platform to Tencent Cloud’s Saudi data centers and deploy CodeBuddy AI tools ahead of LEAP 2026.
Google Cloud Launches Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services for Banking and Capital Markets
Google Cloud has launched Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services, offering specialized AI agents and 13 market data connectors for global banking.
SalamAir Establishes Salalah’s First-Ever Airline Base in Dhofar
SalamAir has established Salalah’s first-ever airline base, expanding direct international connectivity and flight operations from the Governorate of Dhofar.