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.
Wahed Partners with Qatar Awqaf to Build AI Shariah Screening Platform
Wahed MENA has partnered with Qatar’s General Directorate of Endowments to develop an AI-powered Shariah equity screening platform.
Intersec Saudi Arabia Establishes Advisory Committees for 2026 Summits
Intersec Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of its advisory committees for the Future Security and Fire Protection summits in Riyadh.
HONOR Robot Phone Debuts First Cinematic Video at Shanghai Film Festival
The HONOR Robot Phone made its professional imaging debut at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, showcasing its built-in titanium alloy gimbal system.
HAVELSAN Presents Multi-Domain Operational Integration Systems at Eurosatory 2026
HAVELSAN is showcasing its command and control, combat management, and autonomous systems at Eurosatory 2026 to address multi-domain operational integration.
Saudi Makes Future Promotes Riyadh as Global AI Hub at WMF 2026
Saudi Makes Future participates in WMF 2026 in Italy to promote Riyadh as a global hub for artificial intelligence and attract international investors.
Saudi Arabia Leads Global Growth in AI Skills Training
Saudi Arabia leads global growth in AI skills training, with 99% of employers adopting skills-based hiring according to Coursera.
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Kimi K2.7 Code Launches HighSpeed Mode for Faster Programming
Kimi K2.7 Code has introduced a new HighSpeed mode that delivers up to six times faster performance for developers.
Saudi Arabia Government ICT Spending Reached 31.9 Billion SAR in 2025
Saudi Arabia’s government spending on ICT services reached 31.90 billion SAR in 2025, driven by major investments in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
GLM 5.2 Model Claims Top Spot on Global Benchmarks Following US Export Restrictions
The GLM 5.2 model has claimed the top spot on the Bridgebench database, outperforming competitors shortly after US export bans took effect.
Sakana AI Launches Sakana Marlin Autonomous Research Tool for Enterprise Strategy
Sakana AI has launched Sakana Marlin, an autonomous research tool that runs for eight hours to generate detailed business strategy reports.
Digital Cooperation Organization Launches Global Expert Community to Drive Digital Collaboration
The Digital Cooperation Organization has launched a new global platform to mobilize expertise and support international digital initiatives.
SDAIA Launches New AI Training Initiative Targeting 20,000 Graduates by 2027
SDAIA has announced a new initiative to train 20,000 graduates in artificial intelligence by 2027, offering specialized tracks in partnership with local universities.
OMODA & JAECOO Showcases Robotic Assistants and Parking Technology in the UAE
OMODA & JAECOO presented its AiMOGA humanoid robots and Valet Parking Driver technology in the UAE to demonstrate automated customer service and parking solutions.
ZCode 3.0 Released with Deep GLM-5.2 Optimization
ZCode 3.0 has been released with deep optimizations for the GLM-5.2 model, offering enhanced Agent task execution and a new Goal feature for developers.
SDAIA training programs Reach Over 1.5 Million Beneficiaries
SDAIA training programs have successfully reached over 1.5 million citizens in Saudi Arabia, boosting national capabilities in data and artificial intelligence.
US Restrictions on Anthropic Trigger Rapid AI Releases in China
The US government’s global shutdown of Anthropic’s Fable 5 model has prompted Chinese competitors to release high-performing open-weight alternatives.
Bold Influence and MAZ NEXA Sign Strategic Digital and Communications MoU
Bold Influence and MAZ NEXA have signed a strategic MoU in Riyadh to deliver integrated communications and digital transformation services.
Pavel Durov Announces Rich Text Formatting for All Telegram Chatbots
Pavel Durov has announced document-grade rich text formatting for all Telegram chatbots, enabling tables, nested lists, and formulas.
SDAIA and World Bank Conclude International Data Policy Program in Europe
SDAIA and the World Bank have concluded a bilateral international program in Belgium and Germany to study global data governance and digital policy frameworks.
HONOR Magic V6 Foldable Smartphone Design and Specifications Detailed
The HONOR Magic V6 foldable smartphone has been detailed with an ultra-thin 8.75 mm profile, a textured red leather finish, and a gold circular camera module.
Apple Launches Xcode 27 coding Tools and AI Frameworks
Apple has launched Xcode 27 with agentic coding features and new intelligence frameworks, integrating models from Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
Huawei HarmonyOS 7 Beta Launches with 2,000 AI Agents
Huawei has released the developer beta of HarmonyOS 7, introducing 2,000 AI agents designed to manage background tasks and connect local services.