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.
Saudi Arabia Approves Naver Digital Twin Platform as National Standard for Municipalities
Saudi Arabia approved Naver’s digital twin platform as the national standard for municipal planning and infrastructure management across the Kingdom.
Najm and Solera Partner to Deploy AI Across Saudi Motor Claims Operations
Najm and Solera have formed a partnership to integrate AI damage estimating tools and digital workflows across Saudi Arabia’s motor claims network.
UiPath Launches UiPath Maestro Flow for Developer-First Agent Orchestration
UiPath has introduced UiPath Maestro Flow, a developer-first orchestration canvas that allows teams to build and govern automated business processes using coding agents.
Uber and Baidu Launch Fully Driverless Apollo Go Service in Dubai
Uber and Baidu have launched fully driverless Apollo Go robotaxis in Dubai, allowing riders in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim to book autonomous trips.
Najm and Solera Form Strategic Partnership to Modernize Motor Insurance Claims in Saudi Arabia
Najm for Insurance Services and Solera have partnered to deploy automated claims processing and digital vehicle management tools across Saudi Arabia.
AMD Reports Fourfold Increase in AI Energy Efficiency Toward 2030 Target
AMD achieved a 4x gain in AI energy efficiency through 2026, putting the chipmaker ahead of its roadmap toward a 20x rack-scale improvement by 2030.
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SDAIA Academy Qualifies Over 500 Specialists in Advanced Data Engineering for AI
SDAIA Academy has qualified over 500 specialists in advanced data engineering to support national digital transformation and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Saudi Startup AILA Secures $3 Million Seed Round to Expand AI Learning Platform
Saudi EdTech startup AILA has secured $3 million in seed funding led by Rua Growth Fund to expand its AI learning software across the region.
LG Accelerates Robotics Collaboration With NVIDIA at New Seoul Data Factory
LG Electronics met with NVIDIA officials at its new Seoul Data Factory to accelerate joint robotics development and expand its physical AI learning infrastructure.
HeyBreez Secures $2.5 Million in Seed Funding to Scale Enterprise Voice AI Infrastructure
HeyBreez has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by Lunara Partners. The investment will accelerate development of its operational enterprise voice AI platform.
Saudi Digital Economy Expands Through Infrastructure and Global Tech Partnerships
Saudi Arabia has expanded its data center capacity to over 467 megawatts and attracted major cloud providers, driving national digital economy goals.
Investigation Links Amazon Facility to Destructive Scanning of Rare Books for Model Development
An investigative report reveals Amazon is buying and destructively scanning rare books at a Nevada facility to train language models.
SDAIA Forum Examines Impact of Generative AI on Creative Production
SDAIA hosted an open forum in Riyadh to discuss the growing role of generative AI in creative content and artistic production.
Ministry of Justice Launches Early Settlement Service on Najiz
The Saudi Ministry of Justice has launched a new digital service on Najiz to resolve financial disputes through flexible, automated settlement options.
Saudi Central Bank Raises US Investments 61% to Focus on AI
The Saudi Central Bank increased its US investments by 61.4% to $7.63 billion in Q2 2026, focusing heavily on artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks.
Azm Saudi Launches AI Employee Agents Across Five Job Roles
Azm Saudi has launched AI employee agents across five job roles, boosting operational efficiency by over 30% on its private infrastructure.
Apple Leaks Camera-Equipped AirPods in macOS Update
Apple has accidentally revealed its upcoming camera-equipped AirPods in a video embedded within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate update.
OpenAI Launches Dedicated ChatGPT Mode for Teenagers with Enhanced Safety Controls
OpenAI has launched a dedicated ChatGPT mode for teenagers aged 13 to 17, featuring automatic enrollment, stricter content filters, and parental controls.
Microsoft Arabia President Outlines Strategic AI Priorities for Saudi Arabia
Microsoft Arabia President Ayman Al-Ghamdi outlines the company’s strategic priorities to transition Saudi organizations from AI experimentation to practical business outcomes.
Cisco Outlines Three Core Principles for Operationalizing AI at Scale
Cisco has identified three essential principles to help organizations transition from isolated AI pilots to secure, scalable enterprise operations.
Google Introduces Option to Disable Visible AI Watermarks on Gemini Media
Google has introduced a toggle option to disable visible AI watermarks on Gemini-generated media, giving creators more flexibility while maintaining backend security.
Apple Partners with Alibaba to Train AI Model for Chinese Market
Apple has partnered with Alibaba to develop a localized AI model for the Chinese market, marking a shift in its regional software strategy.