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.
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 secure and scalable AI capabilities.
xAI Releases Grok 4.2 with 2.5M Token Context and Aggressive API Pricing
xAI launched Grok 4.2 with 2.5 million token context and aggressive API pricing starting at $2.50 per million input tokens, targeting real-time applications.
Anthropic Releases Claude Sonnet 4.6 with Enhanced Coding Performance
Anthropic launched Claude Sonnet 4.6 on February 17, 2026, with enhanced coding capabilities and expanded free-tier features at competitive API pricing.
Cisco Launches Silicon One G300 Switching Silicon for AI Data Centers
Cisco launches Silicon One G300, a 102.4 Tbps switching silicon for AI data centers, featuring liquid cooling and Intelligent Collective Networking technology.
Supy Restaurant Software Triples Revenue in 2025, Expands to 42 Countries
Dubai-based Supy tripled revenue in 2025 while expanding to 42 countries. The AI-powered platform reduces restaurant food costs by 20% through automated inventory management.
Saudi Arabia Matches Global AI Leaders as 40% of Organizations Reach Advanced AI Maturity
Saudi Arabia achieves 40% AI Leaders classification, matching global benchmarks with strategic investments in AI infrastructure and enterprise-wide implementation.
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Saudi Ministry Deploys AI Robots to Serve Participants in King Salman Quran Competition
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs introduces AI-powered robots to serve participants in the 27th King Salman Quran Competition, offering multilingual support in over 95 languages.
Artprice AI Dominates Art Market with 12% Recovery and Revolutionary Deep Think Audit
Artprice AI drives 12% art market recovery with revolutionary vertical intelligence, Google Gemini audit validation, and strategic Perplexity partnership positioning dominance through 2030.
Vertiv Launches AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance Service for Data Centers
Vertiv launches AI-powered predictive maintenance service that transforms data center operations by analyzing asset behavior before risks materialize.
Saudi Aramco and Microsoft Sign MoU to Accelerate AI Adoption in Industrial Sector
Saudi Aramco and Microsoft sign strategic MoU to accelerate AI adoption in the industrial sector, enhance digital capabilities, and develop workforce skills across Saudi Arabia.
Ministry of Interior’s Competency Empowerment Center Showcases AI Competency Assessment Solution at World Defense Show 2026
Ministry of Interior’s Competency Empowerment Center unveils AI-powered competency assessment solution at World Defense Show 2026, enabling personalized employee development plans.
Luma AI Opens Riyadh Office and Partners with Publicis Groupe to Transform Creative AI in MENA
Luma AI announces Riyadh office opening and strategic partnership with Publicis Groupe Middle East to accelerate Arabic-native AI development and transform creative communications across MENA.
Z.ai Launches GLM-5 AI Model with Advanced Reasoning and Coding Capabilities
Z.ai launches GLM-5, a groundbreaking open-source AI model with 744B parameters, achieving top performance in reasoning, coding, and agentic tasks while supporting professional document generation.
Yango Yasmina Launches New Ramadan Features for Voice-First Home Routines
Yango Group’s bilingual AI assistant Yasmina introduces specialized Ramadan features including calendar tracking, prayer timing, daily tips, and curated audio content for voice-first home routines.
DXC Technology Completes Enterprise-Wide Amazon Quick Deployment Across 115,000 Employees
DXC Technology completes enterprise-wide Amazon Quick deployment across 115,000 employees in 70 countries and launches new practice to help organizations accelerate AI adoption at scale.
SDAIA President Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Role as Global Platform for Smart Defense at World Defense Exhibition 2026
SDAIA President Dr. Al-Ghamdi emphasizes Saudi Arabia’s role as a global platform for smart defense innovation during his visit to World Defense Exhibition 2026 in Riyadh.
Gartner Advisory Council Members Explore Saudi Arabia’s AI and Digital Transformation Journey
Gartner Advisory Council members visited Saudi Arabia to explore the Kingdom’s pioneering achievements in data, AI, and digital transformation, meeting with SDAIA and touring key technology institutions.
AI in Saudi Arabia Reaches Tipping Point as Banks Shift from Testing to Full Implementation
Financial institutions in Saudi Arabia have reached a decisive AI tipping point, with 99% now using or planning to use artificial intelligence across core banking operations.
When should humans step in: Rethinking the role of AI in customer support
Discover when AI should step back in customer support and why the future lies in seamless collaboration between automated systems and human agents for optimal service delivery.
Digital Cooperation Organization Concludes Fifth General Assembly with Kuwait Declaration on Responsible AI
DCO concludes its fifth General Assembly in Kuwait with the adoption of the Kuwait Declaration on Responsible AI, marking significant progress in global digital cooperation and governance.
Saudi Minister Highlights AI and Youth as Pillars for Smart Sustainable Cities Development
Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing emphasizes AI and youth as fundamental pillars for developing smart sustainable cities aligned with Vision 2030.
Alibaba Unveils Qwen3-Coder-Next: Open-Source AI Model Revolutionizes Coding Assistance
Alibaba’s Qwen team releases Qwen3-Coder-Next, an 80-billion-parameter open-source AI model that activates only 3 billion parameters per pass, delivering elite coding performance while challenging proprietary giants.