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.
Anker Introduces MindBase Smart Home Hub with Local Artificial Intelligence Processing
Anker introduced the MindBase smart home hub at IFA 2026, offering on-device AI video processing, Matter 1.5 support, and local storage capabilities.
Daily AI Roundup: OpenAI Research Gains, GPT 6 Astra Vision Scores, and Nvidia Compute Scale
Today’s AI roundup reviews OpenAI recursive research gains, GPT 6 Astra vision benchmarks, Claude Fable 5.1 arena wins, and Nvidia GPU expansions.
Huawei Unveils Agentic AI Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions at LEAP 2026
Huawei introduced its Agentic AI infrastructure and cloud disaster recovery systems at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, detailing implementations across enterprise sectors.
PayTabs Group Acquires Amazon Payment Services MENA Operations for Over $100 Million
PayTabs Group agrees to acquire Amazon Payment Services MENA operations in a deal valued above $100 million, processing over SAR 150 billion annually.
Dell Technologies and Armada Partner on Edge Data Centers in Saudi Arabia
Dell Technologies and Armada signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to deliver containerized mobile and edge data center infrastructure across Saudi Arabia.
Ghaia Investment Holding and Chicago Global to Showcase AI Investment Tools at Money20/20 Middle East
Ghaia Investment Holding and Chicago Global will present their AI investment platform Parallax at Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh this September.
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Nutanix Launches NC2 on Google Cloud in Dammam Region
Nutanix launched NC2 on Google Cloud in the Dammam region, allowing Saudi enterprises to extend on-premises workloads without rearchitecting applications.
LEAP 2026 Day Three Yields Billions in Data Centre, Cloud, and AI Capital
Day three of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh secured billions in tech funding, including the SAR 3.3B Khuzam Digital Valley project and a $20M regional AI fund.
Nokia Opens Research and Development Center in Riyadh for Network Automation
Nokia has opened a new research and development center in Riyadh to create network automation software and train local engineers under Saudi Vision 2030.
Deepfest26 Forum Highlights AI-First Strategy and Enterprise Adoption in Riyadh
Deepfest26 forum in Riyadh outlined Saudi Arabia’s AI-First strategy, emphasizing enterprise value, human-centered governance, and digital infrastructure.
Saudi ICT Deals Surge with Multi-Billion Tech Investments at LEAP 2026
Saudi Arabia recorded major ICT investments at LEAP 2026, including multi-billion dollar agreements from Amazon, AMD, and Adobe.
Saudi Arabia Participates in G20 Innovation Ministerial Meeting in the United States
Engineer Abdullah Al-Swaha leads the Saudi delegation at the G20 innovation ministerial meeting in the United States to address AI policies.
Saudi Arabia Expands Sovereign AI Infrastructure to Accelerate National Tech Growth
Saudi Arabia is advancing sovereign AI infrastructure with major cloud expansions and technical training programs unveiled during LEAP 2026.
Google Introduces Gemini 3.8 Flash and Cyber Security Variant
Google has announced Gemini 3.8 Flash and a specialized Cyber edition, bringing updated reasoning and automated security patching capabilities.
Google Releases Gemini 3.8 Flash with Enhanced Coding at Previous Low Pricing
Google launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, delivering upgraded coding and multi-step reasoning at the same low cost and speed as its predecessor.
Desert Technologies and Swiss CTS Launch CTS-DT for 300 MW AI Data Centers
Desert Technologies and Swiss CTS establish CTS-DT to build AI data centers with an initial 300 MW annual capacity in Saudi Arabia.
Google DeepMind Launches Fairwind Program to Secure Critical Infrastructure
Google DeepMind opened its Fairwind Program, granting governments access to Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber to secure critical national infrastructure.
Zain Saudi Arabia and Saudi Irrigation Organization Partner for Smart Dam Management at LEAP 2026
Zain Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Irrigation Organization signed an MoU at LEAP 2026 to develop an AI and IoT platform for smart dam management.
HUMAIN and Applied Intuition Partner on Autonomous Trucks in Saudi Arabia
HUMAIN and Applied Intuition have joined forces to deploy thousands of autonomous trucks across freight corridors in Saudi Arabia by 2030.
Desert Technologies and CTS Group Launch Joint Venture for AI Data Centers in Saudi Arabia
Desert Technologies and Swiss CTS Group established CTS-DT at LEAP 2026 to build AI data centers with an initial 300 MW capacity in Saudi Arabia.
Marafiq and IBM Partner to Modernize Enterprise Service Delivery on ServiceNow Platform
Marafiq and IBM have announced a collaboration to modernize enterprise service delivery using the ServiceNow AI platform announced at LEAP 2026.
Aramco Digital and ServiceNow Sign AI Transformation Deal
Aramco Digital and ServiceNow have signed a collaboration agreement to standardise enterprise workflows across 50 countries using AI technologies.