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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.
Claude Code Update: Anthropic Overhauls Desktop App and Launches Cloud-Hosted Routines
Anthropic rolled out two major updates to Claude Code on April 14, 2026 — a full redesign of the desktop application and the launch of a new cloud automation feature called Routines. Together, the announcements signal a shift in how the company envisions developers using AI coding agents: not as one-prompt-at-a-time tools, but as persistent, […]
Saudi Arabia Ranks First Globally in AI Security and Women’s Empowerment
Saudi Arabia AI ranking shows the Kingdom achieved top global rankings in AI security, privacy, and women’s empowerment, with over 80% of employees using AI regularly compared to the global average of 58%.
Aramco Digital Partners with Cumulocity to Deploy Industrial AIoT Solutions Across GCC
Aramco Digital and Cumulocity have formed a strategic partnership to deploy industrial AIoT solutions across the GCC, combining global platform technology with regional execution expertise.
Claude Code Routines Now Available for Automated Cloud Tasks
Claude Code Routines enable developers to automate recurring tasks on cloud infrastructure with scheduled, API, and GitHub-based triggers. The feature is now available in research preview on Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.
Anthropic Ships Claude Ultraplan: AI Planning Mode Separates Code Design From Execution
Anthropic releases Claude Ultraplan, a cloud-based planning mode that uses multiple AI agents to design code architecture before execution begins, allowing developers to review and approve plans before implementation.
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Rebellions, SK Telecom, and Arm Join Forces to Build Sovereign AI Infrastructure for Telecom Markets
Rebellions, SK Telecom, and Arm are collaborating to develop AI inference servers combining the Arm AGI CPU with Rebellions’ RebelCard accelerator, targeting sovereign AI data centers globally.
OpenAI Touts Amazon Partnership in Internal Memo, Says Microsoft Has Limited Its Enterprise Reach
OpenAI’s chief revenue officer sent an internal memo touting the company’s Amazon alliance as a key enterprise growth driver, while saying Microsoft has limited its ability to reach clients.
OpenAI Plans to Expand Codex into a Super App with Web Browsing and Agentic Features
OpenAI is preparing a major Codex update that adds pull request management, a live UI preview panel, and agentic features, as the company works toward merging ChatGPT and the Atlas browser into one desktop super app.
Google Builds Gemini Desktop Agent to Take On OpenAI and Anthropic
Google has added an Agent tab to Gemini Enterprise with task execution features, hinting at a desktop agent product ahead of Google I/O.
Cisco Wireless Report: Saudi Organizations Face AI Complexity Despite Strong Network Returns
Cisco’s inaugural State of Wireless Report finds that 83% of Saudi organizations report better customer engagement from wireless investment, while 84% faced a security incident in the past year.
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Google I/O 2026: Gemini 4, VO4, AI Glasses, and Autonomous Agents Expected at May Event
Google I/O 2026, scheduled for May 19-20, is expected to bring previews of Gemini 4, VO4 video generation, AI-powered glasses, and a major expansion of autonomous agents to 750 million users.
CPX Launches Unified Identity Fabric to Secure Human and Non-Human Identities in the UAE
CPX Holding has launched a Unified Identity Fabric IAM offering to secure human and non-human identities across UAE enterprises. The framework aligns with Zero Trust principles and UAE regulatory requirements.
Kodamai Launches Mathematically Verified AI Agent Platform, Signs First Mills as First Customer
Kodamai has launched a mathematically verified AI agent platform and signed First Mills as its first enterprise customer in Saudi Arabia, deploying across four production facilities.
Liferay Launches Headless CMS for Centralized Digital Content Management
Liferay CMS reached general availability on April 9, 2026, offering enterprises a headless content management system built on the Liferay DXP architecture. The platform centralizes content delivery across channels and includes embedded analytics and AI-assisted workflows.
Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg for Internal Staff Use
Meta is developing an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg, trained on his voice and mannerisms, so the company’s 79,000 employees can interact with a digital version of their CEO.
Unitree R1 Humanoid Goes on Sale Globally via AliExpress, Starting at $6,800
Unitree has listed its R1 humanoid robot on AliExpress for international buyers, with U.S. pricing starting at $6,800 and deliveries expected around June 30.
MiniMax Releases Open-Weight Coding Agent, Apple Tests Smart Glasses Designs, and Claude Code Faces Quality Concerns
MiniMax releases its 230-billion-parameter M2.7 model as an open-weight download, while Anthropic faces backlash over Claude Code quality cuts and Apple tests four smart glasses designs ahead of a 2027 launch.
Google Connects NotebookLM to Gemini, Bringing Organized Workspaces to AI Chats
Google has integrated NotebookLM into Gemini, giving users organized, context-aware workspaces for AI conversations. Each notebook stores files, custom instructions, and chat history around a specific topic.
COGNNA HORIZON 2026 Summit Brings Together Cybersecurity Leaders Across the Middle East
COGNNA held its third annual HORIZON 2026 summit in Riyadh on April 12, bringing together cybersecurity leaders from across the MENA region to discuss AI-driven cyber defense strategies.
OECD Survey: AI Adoption in SMEs Is Widespread but Security Gaps and Skills Shortages Persist
A 2026 OECD survey finds 61% of SMEs use AI tools, but 76% remain novice users while nearly half lack basic digital security measures.
Meta Launches Muse Spark AI, First Model From Its New Superintelligence Lab
Meta has released Muse Spark AI, the first model from its new superintelligence lab led by 29-year-old chief AI officer Alexandr Wang. The closed model outperforms Meta’s previous AI releases in writing and reasoning, though it still trails rivals in coding.
Infobip Turns 20 and Launches AgentOS as Agentic AI Moves Into Production
Infobip marks its 20th anniversary with the live launch of AgentOS, a platform designed to deploy agentic AI across enterprise customer communications at scale.