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.
ZCode 3.0 Released with Deep GLM-5.2 Optimization
ZCode 3.0 has been released with deep optimizations for the GLM-5.2 model, offering enhanced Agent task execution and a new Goal feature for developers.
SDAIA training programs Reach Over 1.5 Million Beneficiaries
SDAIA training programs have successfully reached over 1.5 million citizens in Saudi Arabia, boosting national capabilities in data and artificial intelligence.
US Restrictions on Anthropic Trigger Rapid AI Releases in China
The US government’s global shutdown of Anthropic’s Fable 5 model has prompted Chinese competitors to release high-performing open-weight alternatives.
Bold Influence and MAZ NEXA Sign Strategic Digital and Communications MoU
Bold Influence and MAZ NEXA have signed a strategic MoU in Riyadh to deliver integrated communications and digital transformation services.
Pavel Durov Announces Rich Text Formatting for All Telegram Chatbots
Pavel Durov has announced document-grade rich text formatting for all Telegram chatbots, enabling tables, nested lists, and formulas.
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SDAIA and World Bank Conclude International Data Policy Program in Europe
SDAIA and the World Bank have concluded a bilateral international program in Belgium and Germany to study global data governance and digital policy frameworks.
HONOR Magic V6 Foldable Smartphone Design and Specifications Detailed
The HONOR Magic V6 foldable smartphone has been detailed with an ultra-thin 8.75 mm profile, a textured red leather finish, and a gold circular camera module.
Apple Launches Xcode 27 coding Tools and AI Frameworks
Apple has launched Xcode 27 with agentic coding features and new intelligence frameworks, integrating models from Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
Huawei HarmonyOS 7 Beta Launches with 2,000 AI Agents
Huawei has released the developer beta of HarmonyOS 7, introducing 2,000 AI agents designed to manage background tasks and connect local services.
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.
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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.
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.