Shima Zamil
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Saudi Water Authority Launches AI Development Program to Train 10,000 Water Sector Professionals by 2030
The Saudi Water Authority launched an AI development program targeting 1,500 trainees in 2026 and 10,000 by 2030, as part of the Year of Artificial Intelligence initiative.
Google Maps Update Adds AI Conversational Search and Redesigned 3D Navigation
Google Maps update introduces Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational search tool, and Immersive Navigation, a redesigned 3D driving interface rolling out in the U.S. and India from March 12, 2026.
Ferrari Amalfi Spider Debuts with 640 hp Twin-Turbo V8 and Folding Fabric Roof
Ferrari unveiled the Amalfi Spider on March 12, 2026, pairing a 640 hp twin-turbo V8 with a 13.5-second folding fabric roof and 255 litres of boot space.
Cursor AI Startup in Talks for $50 Billion Valuation, Nearly Double Its Previous Worth
Cursor, the AI-powered coding tool, is in preliminary talks for a funding round at a $50 billion valuation — nearly double its November 2025 figure of $29.3 billion.
Speechmatics Launches Arabic-English Bilingual Model with First-Ever Medical Variant for MENA
Speechmatics has launched an Arabic-English bilingual model achieving 6.3% Word Error Rate on mixed-speech benchmarks, alongside the first Arabic-English bilingual medical model designed for clinical settings across MENA.
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HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 Launches in Saudi Arabia with Dual-Driver ANC at 749 SAR
Huawei launched the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 in Saudi Arabia on March 12, 2026, priced at 749 SAR. The earbuds feature dual-driver ANC with 220% improved noise cancellation and lossless audio at up to 2.3Mbps.
China Restricts OpenClaw AI Platform Use Across Government Agencies and State Banks
China has moved to restrict OpenClaw AI platform use across government agencies and state banks, citing data security risks. Tencent and JD.com continue to promote adoption in the private sector.
Ambassadori Island Batumi and Arup Unveil Smart City Vision at MIPIM 2026
Ambassadori Island Batumi presented its 84-hectare smart city masterplan at MIPIM 2026 in Cannes, developed in collaboration with engineering firm Arup. The Black Sea project includes a 58-floor residential tower and targets international investors.
HUAWEI Band 11 Series Launches in Saudi Arabia with Advanced Health and Fitness Features
Huawei launched the HUAWEI Band 11 Series in Saudi Arabia on March 10, 2026, featuring a 1.62-inch display, GNSS tracking, AI fitness plans, and 12-category emotional monitoring.
SDAIA Academy Launches Applied Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp for Technical Professionals in Riyadh
SDAIA Academy has launched the Applied Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp in Riyadh, running from March 29 to May 21, 2026, targeting technical professionals with registration closing March 12.
LG Electronics Displays HVAC Portfolio at AHR Expo 2026, Covering Residential to Data Center Cooling
LG Electronics presented an expanded HVAC lineup at AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, covering residential systems, commercial rooftop units, and industrial data center cooling solutions.
KFSH Genomic Medicine Center Joins Global Alliance for Genomics and Health
King Faisal Specialist Hospital’s Genomic Medicine Center of Excellence has joined GA4GH, a 500-member global consortium setting standards for genomic data sharing. The move expands KFSH’s research capabilities and reinforces Saudi Arabia’s position in precision medicine.
Meta and AMD Strike $100 Billion GPU Deal to Challenge Nvidia’s Dominance
Meta Platforms and AMD have agreed to a GPU deployment deal worth more than $100 billion over five years, with Meta potentially receiving a 10 percent stake in the chipmaker.
Women in Saudi Arabia Outpace Men in Generative AI Course Completion by 10%
Women in Saudi Arabia complete generative AI courses at a rate 10% higher than men, according to a new Coursera report. Enrollment gaps remain, but completion data signals strong female commitment to AI skills.
Google Play Store Adds Battery Drain Warnings for Android Apps
Google Play Store now shows battery drain warnings on app pages with high background activity, starting March 2026. The feature aims to help Android users make informed download decisions.
Infobip Opens New Data Center in Saudi Arabia to Support AI and Digital Sovereignty
Infobip launched a new data center in Saudi Arabia on March 6, 2026, enabling local AI application deployment and supporting national data sovereignty requirements.
stc Group Launches Phase Two of New Calling Translation Feature with Riyadh Pilot
stc group has activated phase two of its New Calling translation feature, offering real-time Arabic-English voice call translation to selected Riyadh customers.
Huawei MWC 2026: New Solutions for Offices, Healthcare, and Education
Huawei unveiled scenario-specific solutions for offices, healthcare, and education at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, integrating AI into video conferencing and remote medicine platforms.
Apple Launches MacBook Neo at SAR 2,799 Starting Price with A18 Pro Chip and 16-Hour Battery Life
Apple launched MacBook Neo on March 4, 2026, starting at $599, powered by the A18 Pro chip with up to 16 hours of battery life. The laptop goes on sale March 11.
Seagate Mozaic 4+ Platform Reaches 44TB Capacity, Qualifies with Two Hyperscale Cloud Providers
Seagate’s Mozaic 4+ platform has qualified with two hyperscale cloud providers, supporting hard drive capacities up to 44TB using HAMR technology. The company targets 100TB drives as its roadmap progresses.
Tech Leaders at MWC26 Call for AI Guardrails in Health and Gaming
Executives from Netcracker, Exponential View, and Blizzard called for stronger AI governance at MWC26 Barcelona, warning that oversight must keep pace with rapid deployment across health, telecoms, and gaming.
Apple Launches iPad Air M4 with 12GB Memory, Wi-Fi 7, and iPadOS 26 Starting at SAR 2,699
Apple has launched the iPad Air M4 with 12GB of unified memory, Wi-Fi 7, and iPadOS 26 starting at SAR 2,699. Pre-orders open March 4, with availability from March 11, 2026.