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.
Al Hilal Group Unveils Tech Arabia to Expand Regional Technology Coverage
Al Hilal Group announced the introduction of Tech Arabia, an online IT news publication covering enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
LG Electronics Signs Major Supply Deal for North American Data Centers
LG Electronics has signed a supply agreement with AIR Control Concepts to provide cooling equipment for North American AI data centers exceeding 5GW capacity.
Honeywell Deploys Thermal Response Module at Equinix Data Center
Honeywell Aerospace has tested its Thermal Response Module at the Equinix Co-Innovation Facility to stabilize temperatures in liquid-cooled AI data centers.
Mashreq Deploys Generative AI With Clari5 for Banking Fraud Detection
Mashreq has launched generative AI capabilities with Clari5 to enhance fraud risk management and analyst productivity across its banking operations.
FireCompass Launches UAE Sovereign Instance for Autonomous Security Testing
FireCompass has released a locally hosted UAE instance of its agentic AI penetration testing platform to meet regional data residency requirements.
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Cisco and NVIDIA Introduce USFP Optical Module for AI Factories
Cisco and NVIDIA have unveiled the USFP optical module, delivering 400Gb/s per lane to improve data center efficiency and scale computing clusters.
UAE Organizations Face Quadruple the Global Rate of Mobile Phishing Attacks
KnowBe4 reports a 41.1% increase in spear phishing as UAE organizations face nearly four times the global average of mobile phishing lures.
GITEX GLOBAL 2026 Convenes Technology Leaders and Autonomous Mobility Firms in Dubai
GITEX GLOBAL 2026 convenes global technology leaders in Dubai this December to display advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and computing systems.
OMODA & JAECOO Outlines Global Vehicle Roadmap and Opens Direct Store in Riyadh
OMODA & JAECOO outlined sales figures and technical platforms while opening its first directly operated retail showroom in Riyadh.
Aramco and PIF Close HUMAIN Transaction with $2.6B Cash Injection
Aramco and PIF have completed a transaction granting Aramco a 49% stake in HUMAIN, supported by $2.6 billion in cash and key computing assets.
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Zoho Analytics has introduced an agentic intelligence layer to help software agents analyze corporate data and execute operational business tasks.
Tencent Cloud and OmniOps Partner on Enterprise AI in Saudi Arabia
Tencent Cloud and OmniOps have partnered to deliver sovereign computing infrastructure and inference optimization for enterprise AI workloads in Saudi Arabia.
Hyundai Motor Climbs to 29th Globally as Brand Valuation Reaches $25 Billion
Hyundai Motor climbed to 29th place in Interbrand’s 2026 Best Global Brands ranking, reaching a brand valuation of $25 billion and securing fourth among carmakers.
SambaNova and Emergys Partner to Accelerate Enterprise Agentic AI Deployment
SambaNova and Emergys have partnered to deploy agentic artificial intelligence platforms for enterprise and sovereign cloud clients worldwide.
OMODA and JAECOO Present Sustainable Vehicle Ecosystem and Hybrid Tech in Wuhu
OMODA and JAECOO detailed new hybrid systems, artificial intelligence platforms, and zero-carbon manufacturing operations during their 2026 User Summit in China.
Protectt.ai Acquires Majority Stake in AIShield to Expand Cybersecurity Offerings
Protectt.ai has completed a majority stake investment in AIShield, expanding its defensive capabilities across enterprise mobile and machine learning environments.
Femtosecond Lasers Emerge as Critical Tools for Scaling AI Hardware Manufacturing
Laser manufacturer LITILIT highlighted that precision tools are essential to manufacture AI hardware and overcome physical chip fabrication bottlenecks.
Seventy Percent of Firms Delegate Human Decisions to AI Despite Audit Gaps
A study by Illumio reveals that 70% of companies delegate decisions to AI, but only 49% can fully audit the actions of automated tools.
Huawei Launches 11th ICT Competition 2026–2027 Across Middle East and Central Asia
Huawei has launched the 11th regional ICT Competition for 2026–2027, offering students across 19 countries practical training in cloud, AI, and networking.
Qlik Connects Governed Analytics and Data Workflows to Claude Directory
Qlik announced the release of its MCP server in Anthropic’s Claude Directory, enabling users to link governed analytics and business logic directly into Claude.
Anthropics Technology Releases PortraitPro 27 With Rebuilt AI Engine
Anthropics Technology has launched PortraitPro 27, featuring a rebuilt AI engine, GPU acceleration, and slider-based retouching under perpetual licensing.
East Asian Hubs Challenge US Dominance in Global AI Ranking
The Observer’s AI Cities Index reveals East Asian hubs taking six of the top ten spots globally, with Seoul ranking first worldwide in implementation.