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.
GLM-5.2 Coding Model Released with 1M-Context Support
The GLM-5.2 coding model is now available for all subscription tiers, featuring 1M-context support and an upcoming open-source release.
Kimi K2.7 Code Launches Globally on Cloudflare Workers AI
Moonshot AI has launched its Kimi K2.7 Code model on Cloudflare Workers AI, offering developers instant global access to a competitive coding tool.
Visa Connects Payment Network to ChatGPT for Autonomous Retail Transactions
Visa has linked its payment rails to ChatGPT, allowing autonomous AI agents to find products and complete checkouts without human intervention.
AI Platform Outages Surge as Enterprise Adoption Grows
AI platform disruptions rose sharply in early 2026 as growing enterprise adoption and heavier workloads exposed reliability issues across the full infrastructure stack.
Nokia Integrates Agentic AI Framework into Network Services Platform
Nokia is integrating an agentic AI framework into its Network Services Platform to enable secure, explainable network automation for telecom operators.
SpaceX Raises $75 Billion in Historic Public Listing
SpaceX has raised $75 billion in its historic public listing, pricing shares at $135 each and surpassing Saudi Aramco’s previous record.
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Anthropic Fable 5 Suspended Globally Following US Export Control Directive
Anthropic has suspended access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 globally following a US government export control directive restricting foreign national access.
US Government Orders Suspension of Anthropic Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Models
The US government has ordered the suspension of Anthropic Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models over national security concerns, forcing the developer to disable access.
DXC Anthropic Partnership to Deploy Claude in Enterprise Systems
DXC Technology and Anthropic have formed a multi-year global alliance to deploy Claude AI models into mission-critical enterprise systems.
Ministry of Interior to Organize Global Security Summit in Riyadh
The Ministry of Interior will host the Global Security Summit in Riyadh this December, featuring specialized workshops and the SAIIF innovation competition.
Digital Cooperation Organization Launches Global Expert Community to Drive Digital Growth
The Digital Cooperation Organization has launched the Global Expert Community in Riyadh to mobilize global expertise and support digital initiatives.
Saudi Arabia Joins Global Partnership on AI as First Arab Member State
Saudi Arabia has officially joined the Global Partnership on AI, becoming the first Arab nation to gain membership in the international initiative.
Riyadh Air Opens New Technology Hub in KAFD Creating 300 Jobs
Riyadh Air has opened its new technology hub in KAFD, creating 300 specialized jobs in digital operations, AI, and aviation analytics.
LG Launches 2026 OLED and QNED TV Lineup in Saudi Arabia Ahead of World Cup
LG Electronics has launched its 2026 OLED and QNED TV lineup in Saudi Arabia, featuring advanced AI processing and high refresh rates for sports fans.
Max Fashion Deploys Google Cloud AI for Virtual Fitting in the UAE
Max Fashion has integrated Google Cloud’s Virtual Try-On API in the UAE to offer customers realistic visual previews of clothing fit.
Saudi Water Authority Announces Return of IDWS 2026 to Jeddah
The Saudi Water Authority has announced the return of the IDWS 2026 conference to Jeddah, focusing on water sustainability, governance, and financial partnerships.
BenQ Launches AI-Ready RP05 Interactive Whiteboard in the Middle East
BenQ Middle East has launched the RP05 interactive whiteboard, featuring Android 15, a 10 TOPS NPU, and Google EDLA certification for modern classrooms.
ATERMES to Showcase Autonomous Defense Systems at Eurosatory 2026
ATERMES will present its latest autonomous defense systems, including the ALTORE counter-UAS system, at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
Dell Technologies Launches Dell 14S and 16S Laptops with On-Device AI
Dell Technologies has launched the Dell 14S and 16S laptops featuring Series 3 Intel Core Ultra processors and up to 24 hours of battery life.
Mastercard Launches Agent Pay for Machines for AI Commerce
Mastercard has launched a new service to enable secure, programmatic microtransactions between autonomous AI agents across its global network.
Unifonic Acquires Segmentify to Expand AI Customer Engagement
Unifonic has acquired Segmentify to integrate real-time AI personalization and expand its customer engagement platform across the MENA region.
PMI Report Reveals 81% of Professionals Face Rising Project Complexity
A new PMI report reveals that 81% of project professionals face rising complexity, with successful teams being five times more likely to deliver projects effectively.