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.
ZTE Intelligent Computing Solutions Take Center Stage at CloudFest 2026 in Germany
ZTE presented end-to-end intelligent computing solutions at CloudFest 2026 in Germany, reporting over 200% growth in server and storage revenue in 2025 and ranking eighth globally in server shipments.
National Geographic Society Partners with AWS to Digitize 15 Petabytes of Historic Media Archives
The National Geographic Society and AWS announced a partnership to migrate nearly 15 petabytes of historic media archives to a new AI-powered cloud platform, preserving 138 years of exploration content.
Mistral AI Raises $830M to Expand European AI Data Centre Capacity
Mistral AI secures $830 million in debt financing to buy 13,800 Nvidia GB300 GPUs for its Paris-area data centre, pushing toward a 200MW European compute target by 2027.
AI Data Preservation in Saudi Arabia: Why Backup Strategy Is Now Core Infrastructure
WD’s regional sales director argues that AI data preservation is now core infrastructure for Saudi organizations, warning that missing backup strategies put AI investments at serious risk.
HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro Launches in Saudi Arabia at 3,699 SAR with AI Camera Features
The HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro goes on pre-order in Saudi Arabia on April 1, 2026, at 3,699 SAR, featuring a True-to-Color Camera System, IP68/IP69 ratings, and multiple AI photography tools.
OPPO Find N6 Foldable Launches Globally With Crease-Free Display and 200MP Hasselblad Camera
OPPO launched the Find N6 foldable globally on March 30, 2026, featuring a crease-free inner display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and a 200MP Hasselblad camera system priced at AED 8,999.
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Shane Heraty Appointed as Cisco Vice President and General Manager for Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS
Cisco has appointed Shane Heraty as Vice President and General Manager for the MEA–TRC region, effective May 1, 2026. Heraty brings over 30 years of technology experience, including more than 20 years at Cisco.
Open Digital Platforms and AI: How MBRF’s Digital Knowledge Hub Is Shaping the Arab Knowledge Economy
MBRF’s analysis positions open digital platforms as central to the Arab knowledge economy, with its Digital Knowledge Hub providing tens of millions of free digital items worldwide.
Google Launches Gemini Memory Import Tool for Arab World Users
Google has launched a memory import tool for Gemini across the Arab world, letting users transfer AI preferences and full chat history from competing platforms in a few steps.
Acer Launches TravelMate Laptop Series with AI Features for Business Users
Acer has launched four AI-powered TravelMate laptops for business users, featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, Windows 11 Copilot+ PC support, and enterprise security tools.
Gemini 3.1 Flash Live: Google’s Most Natural and Reliable Voice AI Model Yet
Google has launched Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, its most advanced real-time voice AI model, featuring lower latency, stronger benchmarks, and a global Search Live expansion to 200+ countries.
How to Use Claude Code to Build a Website in 10 Minutes (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to use Claude Code to build a fully functional website in under 10 minutes. Follow this 8-step guide — from writing your brief to going live — with no coding experience needed.
Looki L1 Wearable Debuts at CES 2026 with Multimodal AI and On-Device Processing
The Looki L1 wearable debuted at CES 2026, combining vision, audio, and motion sensing in a 32-gram clip-on device with on-device AI processing.
SDAIA Issues Guidelines for Saudi Arabia’s Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026
SDAIA issued comprehensive guidelines on March 26, 2026, to coordinate national efforts for the Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026, following Cabinet approval on March 10.
Building AI Agents: Five Lessons PostHog Learned Over Two Years
PostHog’s Ian Vanagas shares five lessons from two years of building AI agents, covering architecture decisions, context design, observability, and user experience priorities.
Anthropic Introduces Auto Mode for Claude Code with AI-Powered Permission Controls
Anthropic has added auto mode to Claude Code, using a Claude Sonnet 4.6 classifier to approve or block agent actions in real time. Security experts note the AI-based approach has inherent limitations compared to deterministic sandboxes.
Apple Tests Standalone Siri App and ‘Ask Siri’ Button as Part of iOS 27 AI Overhaul
Apple is testing a standalone Siri app and a new ‘Ask Siri’ feature as part of a major AI overhaul planned for iOS 27, set to be unveiled at WWDC on June 8.
Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Government Services Blueprint at MWC 2026
Huawei presented its Global Government Services Solution at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, outlining an AI-driven blueprint to modernize public service delivery. The company estimates its chat-to-execution model can raise citizen satisfaction and administrative efficiency by 30%.
Lucidya Launches Enterprise AI Customer Platform Targeting MENA Expansion
Lucidya launched its enterprise AI customer platform on March 26, 2026, following a $30 million Series B round. The cloud-based system targets MENA enterprises with Arabic dialect support and autonomous customer service capabilities.
Apple Uses Google’s Gemini Models to Build Smaller On-Device AI for Siri
Apple is using Google’s Gemini models to train smaller, on-device AI models for Siri through a process called distillation. The smarter Siri is planned for iOS 27.
OpenAI Model Spec: Inside the Framework That Governs AI Behavior
OpenAI has detailed the structure and philosophy behind its Model Spec, the formal framework governing how its AI models behave across user queries. The document covers hard rules, overridable defaults, and a chain of command for resolving instruction conflicts.
Reflection AI Startup Seeks $25 Billion Valuation in $2.5 Billion Funding Round
Nvidia-backed Reflection AI startup is in talks to raise $2.5 billion at a $25 billion valuation, as it builds open-source AI models to compete with Chinese alternatives.