Artificial Intelligence
Latest news and developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, and large language models transforming industries across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Apple Confirms iOS 27 Release Date with Siri AI Integration
Apple announced the iOS 27 rollout on September 14, featuring Siri AI, new photo editing tools, and interface refinements across compatible iPhone models.
Apple Unveils First Foldable Smartphone iPhone Duo Starting at $1,999
Apple introduced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, priced between $1,999 and $3,199 alongside new iPhone 18 Pro models and smartwatches.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Unveiled with In-House C2 Modem and Battery Improvements
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with custom C2 modems, upgraded N1 wireless chips, and improved battery performance across the series.
vLLM Adds DeepSeek V4.1 Flash Support for NVIDIA and AMD GPUs
vLLM has launched immediate support for DeepSeek V4.1 Flash on NVIDIA and AMD GPUs, bringing native vision and 1M-token context to GCC developers.
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash Cuts Memory and Storage Footprint for AI Agents
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash reduces memory consumption to one-quarter and storage to one-eighth, cutting operational costs for autonomous AI agents.
Saudi Minister Abdullah Alswaha Meets OpenAI Leadership in Silicon Valley
Saudi Minister of Communications Abdullah Alswaha met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in Silicon Valley to discuss expanding collaboration on advanced AI models.
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DeepSeek Launches V4.1 Flash and Repositions Pro Model Pricing
DeepSeek has introduced V4.1 Flash featuring native vision, faster inference, and a modified pricing structure that repositions the V4 Pro model.
DCO Concludes Participation at LEAP 2026 with New Charters and Global Initiatives
DCO concluded its participation at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh with new charter signings from Palestine and Syria alongside collaborative digital economy programs.
BARQ Systems Presents Converged Enterprise Architecture at LEAP 2026
BARQ Systems presented its unified enterprise technology strategy at LEAP 2026, displaying over 50 practical artificial intelligence use cases.
LG AI Home Ecosystem and Energy Efficient Appliances Unveiled at IFA 2026
LG Electronics unveiled its updated AI Home ecosystem and energy-efficient appliances at IFA 2026, featuring the ThinQ Claw agent and Fit & Max designs.
Salam and Huawei Sign Strategic Agreements at LEAP 2026 for Next-Generation Networking and Security
Salam and Huawei signed two MoUs at LEAP 2026 to evaluate next-generation IP networking and quantum-safe communications in Saudi Arabia.
King Salman Park Foundation Signs Strategic MoU with Huawei at LEAP 2026
King Salman Park Foundation and Huawei have signed a two-year MoU at LEAP 2026 to explore AI and smart city solutions in Riyadh.
Salam and Zoom Partner to Deliver Localized AI Collaboration Tools Across Saudi Arabia
Etihad Salam Telecom Company has signed a reseller agreement with Zoom at LEAP 2026 to deliver locally hosted AI collaboration software in Saudi Arabia.
AHOY and Lumina Partners Form Alliance for Sovereign Physical AI Deployment
AHOY and Lumina Partners have signed an alliance to deploy sovereign Physical AI across public sector mobility and infrastructure in the GCC and Europe.
Chalmers Researchers Accelerate Quantum Computing Operations by 1,000 Times
Chalmers University researchers created a method that completes bosonic quantum operations within a single driving cycle, boosting processing speed by over 1,000 times.
Zamanat Backs Tokenized Private Credit Fund to Target GCC SME Financing Gap
Zamanat sponsored a $100 million tokenized private credit fund in the DIFC to address the $250 billion GCC small business funding gap.
Huawei to Showcase Cloud and Network Security Solutions at GISEC GLOBAL 2026
Huawei will participate as Lead Strategic Partner at GISEC GLOBAL 2026 in Dubai, showcasing automated cybersecurity systems and cloud protection tools.
HONOR Robot Phone Showcased at Venice International Film Festival
HONOR demonstrated the HONOR Robot Phone at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, featuring cinema workflows and mechanical gimbal engineering developed with ARRI.
Hero Esports Launches CyberHero Humanoid Robot League in Riyadh
Hero Esports launched the CyberHero humanoid robot league in Riyadh, introducing a global circuit across eight cities.
NourNet Introduces AI Agent Platform and Expands Riyadh Data Center at LEAP 2026
NourNet launched its AI Agent Platform and expanded its main data center to 10 MW and 750 racks during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.
AI Tools Roundup: Autonomous Agents, Open Models, and Enterprise Integrations
A daily briefing covers major developments across autonomous agents, mathematical singularity proofs, open-source models, and enterprise software ecosystems.
Saudi ICT Deals Surge With Massive Data Center and VC Investments
A weekly roundup of major Saudi ICT deals, featuring $15B at LEAP 2026, HUMAIN’s new $10B venture fund, and massive national data center expansions.