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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.
Meta Revenue Jumps 33% in Q1 2026 on Ad Growth and AI Investment
Meta posted a 33% revenue jump in Q1 2026 to $56.3 billion, driven by advertising growth and AI infrastructure investments. The company raised its 2026 capex forecast to $125-145 billion and plans further workforce reductions.
Samsung Semiconductor Business Powers Record Quarterly Results
Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor business achieved record quarterly results driven by AI infrastructure demand, posting KRW133.9 trillion in revenue and a 756 percent surge in operating profit.
SDAIA Powers Makkah Route Initiative at Istanbul Airport with Digital System
SDAIA advances the Makkah Route Initiative at Istanbul Airport with an integrated digital system that processes pilgrim procedures including data verification, biometric collection, and electronic Hajj permits before departure.
OMODA & JAECOO Debuts AiMOGA Robotics Platform Alongside One Million Global Vehicle Sales Milestone
OMODA JAECOO robotics unveiled AiMOGA platform at the Beijing Auto Show, introducing three robotic systems for commercial deployment, while celebrating surpassing one million global vehicle sales in three years.
xAI Releases Grok 4.3 with Always-On Reasoning and One Million Token Context
xAI shipped Grok 4.3 out of beta with one million token context window, always-on reasoning, and Custom Voices voice cloning suite. The company also launched Imagine Agent Mode directly on the web interface.
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Study: 86% of Phishing Attacks Now Use AI Technology
KnowBe4 research reveals 86% of phishing attacks now use AI, expanding beyond email to calendar invites and messaging platforms. The shift signals a more sophisticated threat landscape.
Manus Launches Cloud Computer for Always-On Applications
Manus launches Cloud Computer Manus, enabling 24/7 application operation without writing code. Users can deploy bots, databases, and open-source tools through web and mobile interfaces.
OpenAI Launches Codex Work Assistant for Everyday Productivity Tasks
OpenAI introduces Codex, a work assistant that connects to daily apps and automates research, planning, document creation, and project organization. The tool integrates with Slack, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365.
Alibaba Qwen Releases Qwen-Scope, Open Suite of Sparse Autoencoders
Alibaba releases Qwen-Scope, an open suite of sparse autoencoders enabling direct manipulation of model features, data classification, and model behavior analysis without prompt engineering.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.