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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 Prepares Foldable iPhone and New Hardware Lineup for Keynote
Apple’s September keynote under CEO John Ternus is expected to introduce the company’s first foldable smartphone, iPhone 18 Pro models, and AI audio hardware.
Mistral Secures €3B in Series D Funding at €21B Valuation
French AI lab Mistral raised €3 billion in Series D funding led by Samsung Electronics, valuing the company at over €21 billion.
Meta Reports Early Muse Personal Agent Usage Exceeds Forecasts Tenfold
Meta reported that early user cohorts are utilizing its Muse personal assistant at ten times the anticipated levels, reflecting strong demand for task delegation.
Five Key Strategic Focus Areas for Apple Under New Chief John Ternus
An analysis of five major strategic areas facing Apple and its new CEO John Ternus ahead of the September hardware showcase.
Fluke Innovation Day Highlights Industrial Reliability in Saudi Arabia
Fluke Corporation hosted industrial leaders in Al Khobar to showcase diagnostic and measurement technologies for large-scale operations in Saudi Arabia.
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Hurr Announces $2 Million Growth Initiative and New AI Contracting Tool
Hurr has introduced a $2 million growth initiative featuring the AI-assisted Hurr Sign & Pay tool, an acquisition, and new strategic partnerships in Saudi Arabia.
Digital Cooperation Organization Concludes LEAP 2026 with New Member Accords and Tech Initiatives
Digital Cooperation Organization concluded LEAP 2026 by adding new member states, launching AI initiatives, and supporting 30 emerging technology startups.
Group-IB to Showcase Predictive Threat Technologies at GISEC Global 2026
Group-IB will present its latest threat intelligence tools and AI platforms at GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai from September 16 to 18.
NetApp Reports Record First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Revenue of $2.03 Billion
NetApp posted record first quarter fiscal 2027 revenues of $2.03 billion, up 30% year-over-year, driven by strong all-flash and public cloud storage growth.
NEOPAY and Deem Finance Launch SME Working Capital Solution in UAE
NEOPAY and Deem Finance have partnered to provide UAE small businesses with working capital loans based on merchant transaction data.
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Nutanix and MEWA Sign MoU at LEAP 2026 to Modernize Cloud Infrastructure
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Acer has introduced the Swift Blade 14 laptop weighing 799 grams alongside the Swift Air 16, both featuring Intel Core Series 3 processors and OLED panels.
Daily AI Roundup: Mathematical Proofs, Model Releases, and Hardware Partnerships
A summary of daily AI news covering OpenAI mathematical proofs, Mercury 2.5 diffusion models, Oximy Visibility, and Qualcomm-Amazon infrastructure.
SDAIA and Etihad Atheeb Sign MoU to Develop AI-Powered Telecom Solutions
SDAIA and Etihad Atheeb signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to cooperate on developing and standardizing AI-powered telecommunication services.
CST Issues International Cable Services Permit to Technical Links Services at LEAP 2026
CST granted Technical Links Services a landing station permit at LEAP 2026, backing 375 million riyals in planned digital infrastructure investments.
Nvidia to Acquire AI Platform Hugging Face for $12.93 Billion
Nvidia has agreed to purchase AI platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, expanding its open-source software and developer infrastructure.
Almosafer Report Details Saudi Travel Trends Across the First Seven Months of 2026
Almosafer has released its 2026 travel trends report, showing that domestic bookings accounted for 46% of total volume alongside rising adoption of AI search and fintech payments.
Huawei Signs ICT Academy Agreements with Five Saudi Universities at LEAP 2026
Huawei signed ICT Academy cooperation agreements with five Saudi universities during LEAP 2026 to deliver technical curricula and certifications across the Kingdom.
Daily AI Roundup: Autonomous Robotics, Cloud Agents, and Frontier Compute
Today’s AI roundup covers Unitree humanoid models, OpenAI training on 100,000 GPUs, Rustuna runtime tools, and Tencent retrieval benchmarks.
SAL and Microsoft Partner to Advance Digital Logistics at LEAP 2026
SAL and Microsoft signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to explore digital logistics, AI integration, and cloud-driven supply chain management.