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.
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.
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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.
HONOR MagicPad4 Tablet Arrives in Saudi Arabia with 3nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
HONOR launches the MagicPad4 tablet in Saudi Arabia with the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 165Hz OLED display, and PC-class productivity features. Pricing starts at 3,599 SAR.
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Eastern Region Authority Launches Upgraded 940 Emergency Center With Smart Technology
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Inception to Showcase AI Products at Make it in the Emirates 2026
Inception AI products will be displayed at Make it in the Emirates 2026, showcasing leadership intelligence and investment decision-making solutions at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from May 4-7.
OpenClaw v2026.4.26 Brings AI Phone Agent That Answers Calls For You
OpenClaw v2026.4.26 launches an AI phone agent that answers calls in real time, talks back to callers, and handles full conversations on your behalf.
Study Reveals Growing AI Interest Among Children in Middle East
Kaspersky research reveals that AI interest children is growing rapidly, with AI-related apps accounting for a quarter of children’s Google searches in the Middle East, as artificial intelligence tools become central to young people’s digital lives alongside social media and streaming platforms.
Meta Signs Agreement with AWS to Deploy Graviton Processors at Scale
Meta expands partnership with AWS to deploy tens of millions of Graviton processors for CPU-intensive agentic AI workloads, making Meta one of the world’s largest Graviton customers.
Banking Cybersecurity Threats Accelerate as Advanced AI Models Expand Vulnerability Detection
Advanced AI models like Anthropic’s Claude Mythos are accelerating the detection and exploitation of software vulnerabilities, intensifying banking cybersecurity threats at a scale financial institutions have never faced.
CargoTech Uses AI and Real-Time Data to Help Air Cargo Companies Navigate Middle East Crisis
CargoTech member companies are deploying AI-powered tools to help air cargo firms manage Middle East disruptions through real-time data access and scenario planning capabilities.
Bosch Strategy 2030 Targets Growth Through Innovation and Cost Competitiveness
Bosch Strategy 2030 positions the company for profitable growth through innovation investments in sensor technology, artificial intelligence, and electromobility while improving cost competitiveness. The company projects 2026 sales growth of 2–5 percent with EBIT margins of 4–6 percent.
Tamatem Acquires Playable Factory to Lead AI-Powered Gaming in Middle East
Tamatem completes acquisition of Turkish interactive ads platform Playable Factory, marking the region’s first major push into AI-driven game development and reaching $25M in total funding.
e& and Huawei Complete Middle East’s First 5G-Advanced Dynamic Network Slicing Test
e& UAE and Huawei complete the Middle East’s first proof of concept for 5G-Advanced dynamic network slicing, achieving 100% SLA compliance in enterprise networks.