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Latest news and developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, and large language models transforming industries across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Guanlan Encoding – AI Video Compression Cuts Storage Costs by 50%
Hikvision launched Guanlan Encoding, an AI-powered video compression technology that cuts storage costs by 30-50% without affecting footage quality. The technology uses smart region-of-interest encoding to preserve key details while compressing background.
DCO Report Calls for Action to Protect Civilian Digital Ecosystems During Crises
The DCO released a report calling for coordinated action to protect civilian digital ecosystems during crises, outlining four key tracks and a practical framework for resilience.
SAS Agentic AI Capabilities Expand in Customer Intelligence 360 Platform
SAS expands agentic AI within Customer Intelligence 360 with specialized agents for journeys, search, and coordination. The multi-agent system aims to boost efficiency while maintaining human oversight.
ManageEngine Rolls Out Autonomous AI Agents Across Its Suite
ManageEngine launches Zia Agents, autonomous AI agents for IT management, with a focus on data privacy and governance.
ITC Infotech and InsureMO Partner to Bring AI-Driven Insurance Modernization to Middle East, Africa, and India
ITC Infotech and InsureMO form a strategic alliance combining K-Fabric AI with 2,500+ APIs to modernize insurance in the Middle East, Africa, and India without replacing core systems.
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Dell Deskside Agentic AI Enables Local AI Workflows from Desk to Data Center
Dell Technologies introduces Dell Deskside Agentic AI, a new solution for deploying agentic AI locally with predictable costs, supporting models from 30 billion to 1 trillion parameters.
Fortinet and NVIDIA Deepen Integration to Secure Enterprise AI with FortiAIGate
Fortinet and NVIDIA have launched FortiAIGate, a zero-trust security solution for enterprise AI workloads. The joint offering protects AI models, data, and autonomous agents across cloud and on-premises environments.
Splunk Research Shows Downtime Costs Global 2000 $600 Billion Annually
Splunk research reveals Global 2000 downtime costs hit $600B annually, up 50% in two years. The report shows $15,000 per minute and hidden costs like customer churn and regulatory fines.
Crowd Management AI in Hajj Operations, Saudi Security Official Says
Saudi security chief says AI and predictive analytics are now essential for Hajj crowd management, enhancing efficiency and pilgrim services.
Google and Samsung Unveil AI Eyewear Launch at Google I/O 2026
Google and Samsung previewed two AI-powered smart glasses designs at Google I/O 2026. The eyewear uses Android XR and Gemini AI, with launch planned for later this year.
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Dell AI Factory Gains New Agentic AI and Infrastructure Capabilities
Dell announced new agentic AI, data platform, and infrastructure additions to its Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, targeting enterprise AI deployment from deskside to data center.
Google I/O 2026: Gemini Omni, AI Search, and Gemini 3.5 Flash Unveiled
Google I/O 2026 introduced Gemini Omni, an AI model for video creation, a revamped AI Search box, and the faster Gemini 3.5 Flash, with many updates rolling out to the Arab World.
First Official iOS 27 Features Announced: Apple Unveils AI-Powered Accessibility Suite
Apple previews iOS 27 accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence, including AI-enhanced VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control, and on-device generated subtitles. The update also brings eye-controlled wheelchair support for Apple Vision Pro.
Digital Entrepreneurship Council Discusses Technology for Hajj and Umrah Services
The Digital Entrepreneurship Council hosted Saudi ministers and entrepreneurs to discuss AI and digital solutions for improving Hajj and Umrah services.
Google Launches Antigravity CLI with Gemini 3.5 Flash at I/O 2026
Google launched Antigravity CLI at I/O 2026, a Go-based terminal tool with Gemini 3.5 Flash integration for asynchronous multi-agent workflows.
Google AI Ultra Pricing Restructured With New $100 and $200 Plans at I/O 2026
Google announced new AI Ultra pricing at I/O 2026, introducing a $100/month tier with 5x usage limits and reducing the top tier to $200/month.
Google Transitions Gemini CLI to Antigravity CLI – New Terminal Experience | Saudi Shopper
Google is transitioning Gemini CLI to Antigravity CLI, a new terminal experience for multi-agent workflows. Available now, it keeps key features and offers faster execution.
Google Antigravity 2.0 Launches with CLI, SDK, Voice Support, and Desktop App
Google Antigravity 2.0 launched at I/O 2026 with a desktop app, CLI, SDK, and native voice support. The platform now includes Managed Agents in the Gemini API and runs on Gemini 3.5 Flash.
Google Introduces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 Personal AI Agent
Google announces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 personal AI agent powered by Gemini 3.5 that performs digital tasks in the background without requiring users to keep their devices active.
Google Introduces Gemini 3.5 Flash Model for Agents and Coding
Google unveiled Gemini 3.5 Flash, a model designed for coding and agents that matches leading competitors’ performance at lower cost. The model is now available in Google Search and the Gemini App.
Cloudflare Integrates Claude Managed Agents with Sandboxes for Secure Code Execution
Cloudflare and Anthropic integrate Claude Managed Agents with Sandboxes, offering developers flexible infrastructure options, enhanced security, and lightweight execution environments for agent workloads at scale.
Saudi Informatics Team Wins Three Awards at European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics
Saudi Arabia’s informatics team EGOI earned three awards at the 2026 European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics in Italy, bringing the Kingdom’s cumulative total to 10 international awards since 2022.