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.

OMODA & JAECOO Highlights Intelligent Mobility Technologies for UAE Market
OMODA & JAECOO showcased its latest intelligent mobility technologies in the UAE, including the OMODA 4 and SIVP parking systems.

HONOR Launches X7e Plus 5G Smartphone in Saudi Arabia
The HONOR X7e Plus 5G smartphone has launched in Saudi Arabia for 949 SAR, bringing premium durability and an 8100mAh battery to the budget segment.

LG Launches 2026 Micro and Mini RGB evo AI TVs
LG Electronics has launched its 2026 Micro and Mini RGB evo AI TVs, featuring advanced color purity and AI-powered picture processing.

HUAWEI MatePad Air Pre-Orders Open in Saudi Arabia Starting at 3299 SAR
The HUAWEI MatePad Air is now available for pre-order in Saudi Arabia starting at 3299 SAR, featuring advanced AI tools and a 12-inch OLED display.

OpenAI Atlas browser retired as functions move to ChatGPT
OpenAI has retired its standalone Atlas browser, integrating its web-browsing and debugging features directly into Codex and ChatGPT.

Kyndryl Launches Agentic Modernization Services-as-Software via Kyndryl Bridge
Kyndryl has launched its new Agentic Modernization services-as-software, designed to automate enterprise technology updates through Kyndryl Bridge.

Globant Launches Glob.AI to Redefine Enterprise Technology Services
Globant has launched Glob.AI, a new tech services model utilizing AI Pods and outcome-based pricing to improve enterprise software development productivity.

AI Infrastructure Spending Projected to Reach 1.6 Trillion USD by 2031
Annual AI infrastructure spending is projected to reach 1.6 trillion USD by 2031, driving demand for advanced femtosecond lasers in hardware manufacturing.

Riyadh to Host Fourth UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics in September
Riyadh will host the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence from September 14 to 17, 2026, bringing together global tech leaders.

Cisco Outlines Need for New AI Cyber Defense Playbook as Threat Windows Shrink
Cisco urges organizations to adopt continuous security models as artificial intelligence reduces the time attackers need to exploit software vulnerabilities.
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ByteDance Develops Ten Trillion Parameter AI Model to Rival Mythos
ByteDance is reportedly training a new AI model with 10 trillion parameters, aiming to surpass Anthropic’s Mythos system and domestic Chinese competitors.

MagicOS 10 Features Launched on HONOR X7e Plus 5G
HONOR has introduced MagicOS 10 on the HONOR X7e Plus 5G, bringing practical AI tools to users in Saudi Arabia.

OMODA & JAECOO Reports 150 Percent Global Sales Growth in July 2026
OMODA & JAECOO recorded 69,739 vehicle sales in July 2026, representing a 150% year-on-year increase and marking its seventh consecutive month of triple-digit growth.

MENA M&A Deals Reach $46.7 Billion in H1 2026
A new EY report shows MENA M&A deals reached $46.7 billion in H1 2026, driven by strong domestic transactions and sovereign wealth fund activity.

CREST Launches First Global AI Cybersecurity Standards for Security Providers
CREST has launched the first global accreditation standards for AI-enabled cybersecurity services, addressing a critical governance gap in the industry.

MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis 2026 to Convene in Doha to Discuss the New Architecture of Influence
The 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis will convene in Doha on September 10 to discuss the changing dynamics of trust, AI integration, and regional communications.

Saudi Arabia Integrates AI Literacy into National Strategy for Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia is embedding AI literacy into its national strategy to support economic growth and workforce upskilling under Vision 2030.

WPS Office Arabic Adoption Grows Among Omani University Students
WPS Office Arabic software sees rising adoption among Omani university students due to its specialized formatting and translation tools.

Bupa CareConnect Records Fivefold Growth in Digital Consultations
Bupa CareConnect has recorded a fivefold increase in digital consultations since 2024, expanding its integrated healthcare services across Saudi Arabia.

ServiceNow Launches Six Unified Solutions to Accelerate Autonomous Security Vision
ServiceNow has introduced six unified security solutions to accelerate its Autonomous Security vision, enabling prevention-first cyber defense at machine speed.

Sandisk Showcases NAND Storage Innovations for AI Inference at FMS 2026
Sandisk presented its latest NAND flash innovations and HBF technology at FMS 2026, addressing the growing storage demands of AI inference workloads.
