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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.
AGIBOT Hosts Partner Conference in Riyadh to Expand Robotics Presence
AGIBOT convened industry partners in Riyadh to accelerate commercial robotics deployment across six major industrial sectors in Saudi Arabia.
LEAP 2026 Concludes Fifth Edition in Riyadh With 1 Million Dollars in Startup Prizes
LEAP 2026 concluded its fifth edition in Riyadh, awarding 1 million dollars in startup prizes and confirming over 15 billion dollars in tech deals.
NTT DATA and Red Sea Global Form Strategic Partnership for AI and Smart Cities
NTT DATA and Red Sea Global have signed a strategic partnership to develop AI-driven smart city, infrastructure, and hospitality solutions in Saudi Arabia.
OMODA & JAECOO Debuts OMODA 4 in Europe and Prepares OMODA 5 SHS Launch in UAE
OMODA & JAECOO unveiled the OMODA 4 in Europe and confirmed the UAE launch of the OMODA 5 SHS hybrid SUV for September 2026.
Forum Outlines AI and Digital Initiatives to Expand Arab-Brazil Economic Ties
Proposals presented at the Brazil and Arab Countries Economic Forum outline digital platforms, AI trade tools, and fintech partnerships to expand bilateral commerce.
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AI Roundup: OpenAI Deploys GPT-6 Astra as Video Agents and Next-Gen Hardware Advance
OpenAI rolled out GPT-6 Astra across ChatGPT Work and GitHub Copilot, while Nvidia began delivering Vera Rubin NVL72 server racks to CoreWeave.
OpenAI Launches GPT 6 Astra as Google and AMD Expand AI Ecosystems
OpenAI releases GPT 6 Astra across major platforms while Google, AMD, and GitHub introduce new models and hardware.
GPT-6 Astra Arrives as Developer Platforms and AI Agent Benchmarks Expand
OpenAI rolled out GPT-6 Astra alongside major tool updates from GitHub, Replit, and Fal, while new agent evaluation benchmarks were published.
AMD and Saudi PIF Entity HUMAIN Launch $10 Billion AI Computing Venture
AMD and Saudi PIF-backed HUMAIN announced a $10 billion joint venture to build 500MW of AI infrastructure across Saudi Arabia and the United States.
Anker Introduces MindBase Smart Home Hub with Local Artificial Intelligence Processing
Anker introduced the MindBase smart home hub at IFA 2026, offering on-device AI video processing, Matter 1.5 support, and local storage capabilities.
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Huawei Unveils Agentic AI Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions at LEAP 2026
Huawei introduced its Agentic AI infrastructure and cloud disaster recovery systems at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, detailing implementations across enterprise sectors.
PayTabs Group Acquires Amazon Payment Services MENA Operations for Over $100 Million
PayTabs Group agrees to acquire Amazon Payment Services MENA operations in a deal valued above $100 million, processing over SAR 150 billion annually.
Dell Technologies and Armada Partner on Edge Data Centers in Saudi Arabia
Dell Technologies and Armada signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to deliver containerized mobile and edge data center infrastructure across Saudi Arabia.
Ghaia Investment Holding and Chicago Global to Showcase AI Investment Tools at Money20/20 Middle East
Ghaia Investment Holding and Chicago Global will present their AI investment platform Parallax at Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh this September.
Nutanix Launches NC2 on Google Cloud in Dammam Region
Nutanix launched NC2 on Google Cloud in the Dammam region, allowing Saudi enterprises to extend on-premises workloads without rearchitecting applications.
LEAP 2026 Day Three Yields Billions in Data Centre, Cloud, and AI Capital
Day three of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh secured billions in tech funding, including the SAR 3.3B Khuzam Digital Valley project and a $20M regional AI fund.
Nokia Opens Research and Development Center in Riyadh for Network Automation
Nokia has opened a new research and development center in Riyadh to create network automation software and train local engineers under Saudi Vision 2030.
Deepfest26 Forum Highlights AI-First Strategy and Enterprise Adoption in Riyadh
Deepfest26 forum in Riyadh outlined Saudi Arabia’s AI-First strategy, emphasizing enterprise value, human-centered governance, and digital infrastructure.
Saudi ICT Deals Surge with Multi-Billion Tech Investments at LEAP 2026
Saudi Arabia recorded major ICT investments at LEAP 2026, including multi-billion dollar agreements from Amazon, AMD, and Adobe.
Saudi Arabia Participates in G20 Innovation Ministerial Meeting in the United States
Engineer Abdullah Al-Swaha leads the Saudi delegation at the G20 innovation ministerial meeting in the United States to address AI policies.
Saudi Arabia Expands Sovereign AI Infrastructure to Accelerate National Tech Growth
Saudi Arabia is advancing sovereign AI infrastructure with major cloud expansions and technical training programs unveiled during LEAP 2026.