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.
Open-Source Claude Plugin Automates Google Ads and SEO Analysis
A free open-source Claude plugin analyzes Google Ads accounts and SEO performance, automating budget optimization and ranking analysis with AI-powered insights.
Numo App Launches to Collect AI Training Data Across South Asian Languages
Poseidon introduced Numo, an early access app enabling users to contribute voice data in Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English while earning rewards. The platform addresses critical gaps in AI training data for South Asian languages.
Chinese Tech Giants Race to Secure Huawei AI Chips After DeepSeek V4 Launch
Chinese tech giants ByteDance, Tencent, and Alibaba are securing Huawei AI chips following DeepSeek V4 launch. Production remains constrained by US export restrictions on manufacturing tools.
Artefact Named Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence Partner of the Year 2026 for EMEA
Artefact Google Cloud AI Partner wins award for EMEA, recognizing its work deploying production-grade AI solutions across Middle Eastern industries. The company launches a dedicated Gemini Enterprise practice to accelerate agentic AI adoption.
SAS AI Navigator Launches as SaaS Platform for AI Governance
SAS launches AI Navigator, a SaaS platform for managing AI governance and compliance. Available Q3 2026 on Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
HONOR 600 Series Now Available Across Saudi Arabia With 200MP AI Camera
HONOR begins open sales of the 600 Series in Saudi Arabia with pre-order success, featuring a 200MP AI night camera and fast charging technology starting at 1,799 SAR.
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LG Smart Home Products Now Available with Up to 50% Discount in Saudi Arabia
LG launches Mega Sale promotion in Saudi Arabia with discounts up to 50% on smart home products including AI-powered TVs, refrigerators, and washer-dryer combinations controlled via the ThinQ app.
Cloudflare Agents Can Now Open Accounts and Deploy Code Directly
Cloudflare agents can now create accounts, establish paid subscriptions, and deploy code independently. The new capability reduces deployment friction for autonomous systems.
Claude Code Now Sends Push Notifications for Long Tasks
Claude Code introduces push notifications for development tasks, allowing developers to receive alerts on their phones when long operations complete or input is needed. The feature requires installing the Claude mobile app and enabling remote control pairing.
Meta Releases Ads MCP and CLI for AI Integration with Claude and ChatGPT
Meta has released its Ads MCP and CLI tools, providing direct integration between Claude, ChatGPT, and Meta advertising accounts. Users can now manage ads through AI assistants with official authorization from Meta.
Google Workspace Intelligence Marks Strategic Shift Toward Agentic Work Platform
Google Workspace Intelligence shifts focus from conversational AI to practical work coordination and automation. The announcement emphasizes skills-based automation and context-aware features designed to reduce manual labor rather than simply generate content.
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.5-Cyber Frontier Model to Critical Infrastructure Defenders
OpenAI begins rolling out GPT-5.5-Cyber, an advanced cybersecurity AI model, to critical infrastructure defenders. The deployment involves coordination with government and ecosystem partners to establish trusted access mechanisms.
Mistral AI Launches Work Mode for Le Chat Platform
Mistral AI Work mode launches for Le Chat, upgrading the platform to function as a multi-step execution agent powered by Mistral Medium 3.5.
DeepSeek-V4-Pro Discount Extended Through May 31
DeepSeek extends discount pricing for its V4-Pro AI service through May 31, 2026, providing additional time for users to access reduced rates.
OMODA & JAECOO Completes Real-World Test of Autonomous Valet Parking Technology
OMODA & JAECOO successfully tested its autonomous valet parking technology in Beijing, outperforming human drivers. The system is arriving in UAE markets soon.
King Saud University Publishes IoT Security Study in Top-Ranked Journal
King Saud University has published research on IoT security in a top-ranked journal, analyzing 15 years of scientific literature to develop practical solutions for smart healthcare, smart cities, and industrial systems.
BridgeWise Partners with X to Deliver Social Sentiment Analysis for Global Markets
BridgeWise and X announced a strategic partnership to deliver social sentiment analysis for global markets, processing 1.75 million investment-related posts daily with real-time insights for institutional investors.
AI PC Adoption Accelerates as Enterprises Scale Agentic AI Systems
IDC research shows 81% of organizations are deploying or planning AI PC adoption, with 70% expecting agentic AI systems to transform employee workflows within two years.
Opus 4.7 Tokenizer Change Increases Costs 12-27% for Most Users
Anthropic’s Opus 4.7 tokenizer increases costs 12-27% for most users despite unchanged official pricing. OpenRouter analysis reveals how cache absorption and shorter responses offset inflation for short prompts.
OpenAI and AWS Launch Bedrock Managed Agents for Enterprise AI Workflows
OpenAI and AWS unveiled Bedrock Managed Agents, integrating frontier models with enterprise-grade runtime controls for cloud-based AI agent deployment. The managed service eliminates custom engineering for enterprises building autonomous workflows within AWS infrastructure.
Vertiv Acquires Strategic Thermal Labs to Strengthen Liquid Cooling Capabilities
Vertiv completes acquisition of Strategic Thermal Labs to enhance liquid cooling capabilities for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. The deal strengthens cold-plate design and thermal validation expertise.
MOBH Holding Group Launches Sophia AI, Region’s First Agentic AI HR Officer
MOBH Holding Group introduces Sophia AI, the region’s first Agentic AI HR Intelligence Officer, expanding AI integration across workforce planning, recruitment, and employee lifecycle management.