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.
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.
DCO, MEWA, RDI, and KACST Launch Future Makers Challenge for Water Resilience
DCO, MEWA, RDI, and KACST have opened the Future Makers Challenge to create AI-driven solutions for global water sustainability issues.
Nutanix and MEWA Sign MoU at LEAP 2026 to Modernize Cloud Infrastructure
Nutanix and Saudi Arabia’s MEWA signed an MoU at LEAP 2026 to modernize digital infrastructure, expand hybrid cloud capabilities, and build technical skills.
LG Launches Saudi-Manufactured DUALCOOL AI Air Conditioner with Smart Cooling Features
LG Electronics has launched its Saudi-manufactured DUALCOOL AI residential air conditioner, featuring AI Air automation and smart energy management.
Acer Introduces 799-Gram Swift Blade 14 and Swift Air 16 Laptops
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.
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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.
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.
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.