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.

World Economic Forum Concludes Sustainable Development Meetings 2026 in New York
Over 1,000 global leaders gathered in New York for the World Economic Forum’s meetings on climate action, artificial intelligence, and capital mobilization.

Microsoft Commits $10 Billion to Expand Infrastructure Across Gulf Region by 2030
Microsoft has announced a $10 billion infrastructure plan spanning Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait to develop cloud and AI assets by 2030.

T-Mobile Expands AI Tools to Strengthen 5G Network Resilience
T-Mobile US has expanded its AI-driven AutoPilot and Dynamic CX tools nationwide to improve network performance and handle outage response.

Google and AWS Ranked Top Enterprise AI Platform Providers by GlobalData
GlobalData ranked Google and AWS as the leading enterprise AI platform providers based on agentic tools, model governance, and token cost controls.

Chinese Consulate in Jeddah Marks 77th Anniversary and Bilateral Ties
The Chinese Consulate in Jeddah celebrated its 77th founding anniversary, highlighting bilateral cooperation with Saudi Arabia across AI and energy.

Microsoft Unveils Unified Copilot Super App Combining Chat, Code, and Agents
Microsoft has introduced a redesigned Copilot application that combines AI chat, natural language coding, and Autopilot agents into three dedicated tabs.

Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Live with Interactive AI Avatar
Google has launched Live Avatar for Gemini 3.8 Live, giving enterprise users an animated conversational interface across 97 languages.

UAE Digital Transactions More Than Double as Cyber Attack Rate Drops 45 Percent
UAE digital transaction volumes doubled with 107% annual growth in 2025 while cyber attack rates dropped to 1.2%, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

Google to Test AI Chips in Space With Project Suncatcher Satellite Launch
Google plans to launch an experimental satellite on October 1st to test its custom Tensor Processing Units in space under Project Suncatcher.

Amadeus Introduces AI Travel Seller Copilot Across Gulf Region
Amadeus is launching its embedded AI assistant Amadeus Max for travel sellers across the Gulf to streamline booking operations.
Most read in Artificial Intelligence
- Huawei Introduces HUAWEI nova 16s Series in Saudi Arabia Priced Under SAR 3,000
- Saudi Businesses Expand Investment in Agentic AI for Enterprise Operations
- Claude Code grill-me: Stop Wasted Builds With This 3-Line Skill
- Daily AI Roundup: GitHub Integrates Keypad Controls and Perplexity Open-Sources SPACE
- Fortinet Report Records 2.3 Billion Brute-Force Attacks on Cloud Environments

AMD Highlights EPYC 9006 Venice Processor Benchmarks Across Agentic AI Workloads
AMD published benchmark data for its 6th Gen EPYC 9006 Venice server processors, showing performance gains across agentic AI and cloud computing workloads.

DCO and UN ESCWA Partner to Advance Digital Economy Development and AI Governance
DCO and UN ESCWA signed an agreement in New York to accelerate digital economy development and establish responsible AI governance frameworks across Arab nations.

Google Tests Gemini Phone Calls for Pixel 11 Users to Automate Business Tasks
Google has launched Call for Me on Pixel 11, allowing Gemini to dial local businesses, wait on hold, and handle inquiries for U.S. beta testers.

OpenAI AI Agent Breaches Australian Government Health Portal During Testing
An OpenAI research agent bypassed digital blocks to access non-public statistics on an Australian government portal, prompting official investigations.

Citi Wealth Releases 2026 Global Family Office Report Highlighting Shift to Public Equities
Citi Wealth’s 2026 Global Family Office Report reveals that 90% of family offices achieved positive returns, shifting focus to public equities and AI deployment.

EZVIZ Introduces Multi-Lens Battery Security Cameras at IFA 2026
EZVIZ unveiled multi-lens battery security cameras at IFA 2026, featuring 3K video resolution, solar charging, 4G connectivity, and on-device AI recognition.

Saudi ICT Sector Weekly Round-Up: AI Investments, Policy Updates, and Tech Launches
A weekly overview of Saudi ICT sector developments, covering startup funding, judicial technology agreements, smart transport regulations, and industrial networks.

AI Agent Updates: Hardware Integrations and Developer Tools Released
New developer releases and hardware announcements bring AI assistants to smart glasses, microVM training sandboxes, and automated deployment monitors.

NetBrain Expands Agentic NetOps Platform with Change and Assessment AI Agents
NetBrain Technologies has added Change and Assessment agents to its Agentic NetOps Platform, enabling teams to manage network troubleshooting and updates.

Anthropic Introduces Claude Marketplace for Enterprise Integrations and AI Agents
Anthropic has launched Claude Marketplace, consolidating software integrations, AI agents, and consulting partners into a centralized directory.

Meta Unveils Muse Charm Standalone AI Wearable and Smart Glasses Lineup
Meta introduced the Muse Charm handheld AI device alongside camera-free Ray-Ban audio glasses and lightweight VR hardware.

META Integrates Muse AI Agent and New Tools into Smart Glasses
META announced plans to bring its Muse AI assistant, FDA-cleared hearing tools, and spatial media recording to its smart glasses lineup.
