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.
Google Releases Nano Banana 2 Image Model on Gemini App and Search in MENA
Google launched Nano Banana 2 image model in MENA on Gemini and Search. The tool offers production specs up to 4K with subject consistency.
Infobip Launches AgentOS Platform for AI-Driven Customer Communications
Infobip launches AgentOS, a platform for AI-driven customer journeys, on its 20th anniversary. It integrates channels and data for autonomous interactions.
Globant Named Leader in Two IDC MarketScape Reports for Experience Services 2025
Globant receives Leader designation in two IDC MarketScape reports evaluating worldwide experience build and design services for 2025.
Aramex Deploys AI-First Data Platform on Google Cloud
Aramex deployed an AI-first data platform on Google Cloud, establishing unified data infrastructure across its operations in over 70 countries with a phased Lakehouse architecture implementation.
SambaNova Unveils SN50 AI Chip with 5X Speed Boost and Intel Partnership
SambaNova launches SN50 AI chip with 5X speed advantage, announces Intel partnership and $350M+ Series E funding. SoftBank to deploy in Japan data centers.
AMD Meta Partnership Expands with 6 Gigawatt GPU Deployment Agreement
AMD and Meta announced a multi-year agreement to deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs, with the first gigawatt deployment scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026.
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Tonomia and EpicSemi Target TonoForge AI Platform Localization in Saudi Arabia
Tonomia and EpicSemi have stated their intent to localize the TonoForge AI platform in Saudi Arabia, targeting industrial sectors including oil, gas, and mining.
Saudi Arabia Joins Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence at India AI Impact Summit
Saudi Arabia joined the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence at the India AI Impact Summit. The Kingdom became the first Arab nation in the 46-member coalition.
AMD and TCS Expand Collaboration to Deploy Helios Rack-Scale AI Architecture in India
AMD and TCS have expanded their strategic collaboration to deploy the AMD Helios rack-scale AI architecture in India, targeting a 200 MW AI-ready data center capacity.
Saudi SDAIA Chief Meets Indian PM Modi to Discuss AI and Data Cooperation at India AI Impact Summit 2026
SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi met Indian PM Narendra Modi at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi to discuss expanding AI and data cooperation between Saudi Arabia and India.
Saudi AI Strategy Built on Three Pillars, SDAIA Chief Tells India Summit
SDAIA President Abdullah Al-Ghamdi outlined Saudi Arabia’s three-pillar AI strategy at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, citing over 1.2 million trainees reached through the Samai initiative.
OpenAI Hires OpenClaw Creator Peter Steinberger to Lead AI Agents Push
OpenAI has hired Peter Steinberger, creator of OpenClaw, the open-source project with 200,000 GitHub stars, to lead its push into autonomous AI agents.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Launches with Double the Reasoning Performance of Its Predecessor
Google has launched Gemini 3.1 Pro in preview, scoring 77.1% on the ARC-AGI-2 benchmark — more than double the reasoning performance of Gemini 3 Pro.
SDAIA Joins AI Impact Summit 2026 in India to Advance Global AI Cooperation
Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA participated in the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, joining delegates from over 70 countries to advance global AI cooperation and ethical AI governance.
MBZUAI Research Initiative Receives $1 Million from Google.org to Advance AI for MENA Languages
Google.org has granted $1 million to MBZUAI to develop AI systems built for MENA languages. The project targets the data divide limiting AI performance for underrepresented linguistic communities.
Saudi Arabia Records 312% Surge in Generative AI Skills as Vision 2030 Drives Workforce Shift
Coursera’s Job Skills Report 2026 shows Generative AI skills enrollment in Saudi Arabia surged 312% year-over-year, with Business Management and Product Management also seeing rapid growth.
Google Lyria 3 Launches Arabic Music Generation on Gemini Ahead of Ramadan
Google launched Lyria 3, its latest AI music generation model, with Arabic beta support on Gemini. Users can create 30-second tracks from text, photos, or videos ahead of Ramadan.
SDAIA Deploys AI and Data Technologies to Support Umrah Performers During Ramadan 2026
The Saudi Data and AI Authority is deploying AI and data technologies across the Kingdom’s ports and holy sites during Ramadan 2026 to support Umrah performers. The Tawakkalna app and crowd management algorithms are central to this effort.
NTT DATA and Saal.ai Form Partnership to Deploy Enterprise AI Solutions
NTT DATA and Saal.ai announced a strategic collaboration to deliver Enterprise AI Solutions and infrastructure for organizations in the region, combining UAE-developed AI products with global delivery capabilities.
Dell Technologies and Ooredoo Sign MoU to Deliver AI-as-a-Service in Qatar
Dell Technologies and Ooredoo signed an MoU to deliver AI-as-a-Service through Ooredoo’s Sovereign AI Cloud in Qatar, providing organizations with secure and scalable AI capabilities.
IT Max Global and Microsoft UAE Explore Agentic AI in Customer Service Transformation
IT Max Global and Microsoft UAE examined how agentic AI is transforming customer service from assisted interactions to autonomous, end-to-end journeys at an executive roundtable in Dubai.
HUMAIN Invests $3 Billion in xAI Series E Round Before SpaceX Acquisition
HUMAIN invested $3 billion in xAI’s Series E funding round before SpaceX’s acquisition, becoming a key minority shareholder with equity converted to SpaceX shares.