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.
Digital Cooperation Organization Concludes Fifth General Assembly with Kuwait Declaration on Responsible AI
The Digital Cooperation Organization concluded its fifth General Assembly in Kuwait, adopting the Kuwait Declaration on Responsible AI and setting concrete actions for inclusive digital transformation.
Anthropic Announces Claude Opus 4.6 AI Model Release
Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 4.6, the latest advancement in their flagship AI model series, promising enhanced capabilities for enterprise and research applications.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.3-Codex: The Most Advanced Agentic Coding Model That Helped Build Itself
OpenAI launches GPT-5.3-Codex, the most advanced agentic coding model that participated in its own development, achieving breakthrough performance across software engineering and professional knowledge work benchmarks.
ATERMES Unveils AI-Powered Surveillance Systems at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh
ATERMES showcases AI-powered surveillance solutions including VIGGIL and Bird Repelling System at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh from February 8-12.
OpenAI Launches Codex App for macOS: A Command Center for AI Agents
OpenAI launches the Codex app for macOS, a command center for managing multiple AI agents with enhanced skills, automations, and doubled rate limits for developers.
92% of Saudi Organizations Expand AI Privacy Programs to Scale Responsibly
Cisco’s 2026 study reveals 92% of Saudi organizations expand AI Privacy Programs to scale responsibly, investing heavily in governance frameworks and data quality.
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Robin and AUC Join Forces to Develop Egypt’s Data Science Talent Pipeline
Robin and The American University in Cairo sign MoU to develop Egypt’s next generation of data science and AI talent through comprehensive academic and industry collaboration.
Saudi Water Authority and IBM Launch AI-Powered H2O Platform to Transform Water Management
Saudi Water Authority partners with IBM to launch the AI-powered H2O Platform, transforming water management across the Kingdom with advanced generative AI and hybrid cloud technologies.
LG CES 2026 Unveils AI-Powered Home Robot and Revolutionary Smart Living Solutions
LG Electronics unveiled its Affectionate Intelligence vision at CES 2026, featuring the CLOiD home robot, award-winning mobility solutions, and AI-powered appliances that transform daily living.
Marketing Lab Launches Advanced AI-Led Marketing Diagnostics Platform in Middle East
The Marketing Lab launches advanced AI-led marketing diagnostics platform in the Middle East, combining artificial intelligence with CMO expertise to evaluate 27 marketing levers scientifically.
LG Electronics Unveils AI in Action Strategy with CLOiD Home Robot and Next-Gen OLED TVs
LG Electronics unveils its AI in Action strategy featuring the CLOiD home robot, ultra-slim OLED evo W6 TV, and conversational AI appliances at World Premiere 2026.
Fursati 5 Hackathon Zone Attracts Innovators to Transform Challenges into Tech Solutions
The Fursati 5 Hackathon zone in Qassim attracts innovators to transform technical challenges into practical solutions. The event runs until January 31, 2026, at King Khalid Cultural Center.
SDAIA Launches Second Edition of National Professional Standards Framework for Data and AI at ICAN 2026
SDAIA unveils the second edition of its National Professional Standards Framework for Data and AI at ICAN 2026, establishing unified professional standards to support Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.
BanmeGo T6: Chinese Brand Launches LEGO-Style Driverless Delivery Robot in Shanghai
Chinese brand BanmeGo debuts its first intelligent delivery robot, the T6, in Shanghai with a revolutionary LEGO-style modular approach designed for the embodied intelligence era.
Vertiv Launches AI Innovation Roadshow in Riyadh to Advance Data Center Infrastructure
Vertiv launches its 2026 AI Innovation Roadshow in Riyadh, partnering with Uptime Institute to showcase advanced infrastructure solutions for AI and high-performance computing deployments.
SDAIA Launches Second Edition of National Academic Framework for Data and AI Programs at ICAN 2026
SDAIA unveils the second edition of its National Academic Framework for Data and AI programs at ICAN 2026, establishing unified standards for higher education excellence.
SDAIA and King Saud University Launch Data and AI Excellence Center
SDAIA and King Saud University launch the Data and AI Excellence Center (DAICE) to prepare specialized national cadres and bridge the gap between academia and industry needs.
SDAIA Launches Athka X Platform for AI and Data Capacity Building at ICAN 2026
SDAIA unveils Athka X, Saudi Arabia’s first national platform for AI and data training, during ICAN 2026 conference with partnerships from Microsoft, IBM, and leading global tech firms.
Oracle Launches Global AI World Tour from Riyadh, Reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s AI Leadership
Oracle launches its global AI World Tour 2026 from Riyadh, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a leading AI economy and supporting Vision 2030 objectives.
Human Capacity Development Program Enhances Knowledge Content at ICAN 2026 Conference on Artificial Intelligence
Human Capacity Development Program partners with SDAIA to enhance knowledge content at ICAN 2026, the international conference on AI and data capacity building in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia Launches SMAI2 Initiative to Empower 11 Ministries in AI and Data
Saudi Arabia launches SMAI2 Initiative involving 11 ministries to empower government workforce with AI and data capabilities, building on the success of SMAI1 which trained over 1.1 million citizens.
Data Sovereignty and AI Agent Strategy Set to Define Saudi Enterprise Resilience in 2026
SAP outlines AI adoption priorities for Saudi enterprises as data sovereignty and governance frameworks become critical for responsible scaling aligned with Vision 2030 goals.