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.
Thundercomm Brings On-Device AI Agents to Physical World
Thundercomm is bringing On-Device AI Agents to the physical world with AI-powered solutions for smart homes, action cameras, and robotics. These innovations promise faster responses, enhanced privacy, and seamless coordination across devices.
Vertiv MegaMod HDX Liquid Cooling Solution Supports AI Workloads
Vertiv announces new configurations of the MegaMod HDX liquid cooling solution, delivering scalable capacity up to 10 MW for high-density AI and HPC deployments. The hybrid cooling system supports rack densities from 50 kW to over 100 kW per rack.
ValueLabs Continues Independent Growth Under Founder Leadership
ValueLabs announces decision to continue independent growth under founder leadership following strategic review. The global digital engineering and enterprise AI services company will leverage its AI-centric AiDE platform to deliver transformation outcomes for over 350 enterprise clients worldwide.
Dataroid Raises $6.6M to Accelerate Global Expansion
AI-powered digital analytics platform Dataroid has raised $6.6 million in Pre-Series A funding to accelerate its global expansion, with a strategic focus on EMEA markets. The investment will strengthen the company’s AI capabilities and support its growth from serving 120 million users.
ICAN 2026 AI Conference Features Workshops from Global Tech Giants
SDAIA announces ICAN 2026, featuring workshops from Google Cloud, IBM, AWS, Stanford University, and 50 global organizations. The conference runs January 28-29 in Riyadh, focusing on AI capacity building and practical applications.
AI Transformation Middle East: Adobe Report Reveals Execution Gap
Adobe’s new research reveals that 88% of Middle East organizations are deploying AI technologies, yet only 15% see significant impact on profitability. The study identifies critical execution gaps and provides six strategic steps to transform digital ambition into measurable business results.
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e& and IBM Unveil Agentic AI for Enterprise Governance
e& and IBM announce strategic partnership to implement agentic AI for enterprise governance and compliance, unveiled at Davos World Economic Forum. The collaboration integrates IBM watsonx Orchestrate into e&’s core operational systems, moving beyond traditional chatbots to action-oriented AI.
AI Data Center Trends: Vertiv Predicts 5 Key Innovations for 2026
Vertiv’s latest Frontiers report reveals five critical AI data center trends reshaping the industry, including higher voltage DC power architectures, distributed AI infrastructure, energy autonomy, digital twin technology, and adaptive liquid cooling systems driven by extreme densification and gigawatt-scale demands.
LG CLOiD Home Robot Debuts at CES 2026 with Zero Labor Vision
LG Electronics unveils the LG CLOiD home robot at CES 2026, featuring advanced Physical AI technology that combines vision systems and articulated manipulation to automate household tasks. The robot integrates seamlessly with LG’s ThinQ ecosystem, representing a major step toward the company’s Zero Labor Home vision.
Hyundai MobED Wins CES 2026 Best of Innovation Award in Robotics
Hyundai Motor Company wins the Best of Innovation Award at CES 2026 for MobED, an AI-powered autonomous robotics platform. This marks Hyundai’s first Best of Innovation honor at CES, with mass production set to begin in Q1 2026.
ITC Infotech Opens Digital & AI Engineering Hub in Riyadh
ITC Infotech inaugurates its Digital & AI Engineering Hub in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking 15 years in the Middle East. The new facility will focus on AI-led innovation, cloud solutions, and digital transformation aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Tuya Smart Launches Aura AI Pet Companion Robot at CES 2026
Tuya Smart unveils Aura, an AI-powered pet companion robot at CES 2026. The innovative device addresses pets’ emotional needs through behavior analysis, interactive play, autonomous navigation, and ecosystem integration.
Flowtica Scribe AI Recording Pen Now Available After CES 2026
The Flowtica Scribe AI recording pen, which gained significant attention as a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree, is now officially available for purchase. The Singapore-based company offers a screen-free, pen-shaped AI recorder designed to integrate naturally into professional workflows.
LG UltraGear evo 5K Gaming Monitors Launch with AI Upscaling
LG Electronics unveils UltraGear evo, a new premium gaming monitor brand featuring the world’s first 5K AI Upscaling technology. The lineup includes three flagship models spanning OLED, MiniLED, and ultra-wide formats, debuting at CES 2026.
ScienceSoft to Showcase AI Multi-Agent System for Healthcare Contact Centers at WHX Dubai 2026
ScienceSoft will present its AI multi-agent system for automating healthcare contact center tasks at WHX Dubai 2026. The demonstration will showcase how the system handles complex multi-objective conversations in multiple languages while maintaining security and human oversight.
Huawei Unveils Top 10 Smart PV & ESS Trends Shaping 2026 Energy Landscape
Huawei Digital Power reveals 10 key Smart PV & ESS trends for 2026, highlighting AI integration, grid-forming technologies, and system-level safety improvements that will transform renewable energy into primary power sources with enhanced reliability and efficiency.
Uptime Institute Releases Data Center Predictions 2026 Report: AI Infrastructure Faces Power and Sustainability Challenges
Uptime Institute’s 2026 data center predictions report highlights critical AI infrastructure challenges including power shortages, sustainability concerns, and automation trends as corporate AI moves beyond pilot programs to full deployment.
Panasonic Unveils Comprehensive Smart Surveillance Ecosystem at Intersec 2026
Panasonic launches its most comprehensive smart surveillance ecosystem at Intersec 2026, featuring AI-enabled E-Series, V-Series, and P-Series cameras with advanced ANPR and thermal imaging capabilities for Middle East markets.
Blue Shift Report Exposes AI Hidden Costs Creating Business Vulnerabilities
New Blue Shift report reveals how AI hidden costs create systemic business vulnerabilities, with energy demand set to increase fivefold by 2030 and data centers consuming up to 40% of local electricity in major hubs.
Zhipu AI Unveils New Model Trained Entirely on Huawei Chips
Zhipu AI unveils GLM-Image, an open-source AI model trained entirely on Huawei’s Ascend chips, advancing China’s goal of AI self-reliance. Company shares jumped 17% following the announcement.
Alike Launches Customisable Digital Tourist Passes for Dubai, London, Paris, and Singapore
Alike launches customisable digital tourist passes for Dubai, London, Paris, and Singapore, allowing travellers to build their own itineraries with up to 50% savings compared to traditional fixed bundles.
Cisco Highlights AI Agents Security Measures for Middle East Organizations
As artificial intelligence evolves toward autonomous AI agents security, Cisco is emphasizing the critical importance of securing AI agents and supply chains across Middle East enterprise environments. Organizations in the region are rapidly adopting AI agents for government services, financial operations, and energy sector applications. Middle East Organizations Lead AI Agents Security Adoption According to […]