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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.
Infobip Messaging Trends Report 2026: RCS Grows 3x, SMS Holds 62% of Traffic
Infobip’s Messaging Trends Report 2026 analyzes 628 billion interactions and finds RCS traffic tripled globally while single-channel use fell to 2.3%.
Rakuten Mobile Extends Netcracker Partnership for AI-Enabled Digital BSS in Japan
Netcracker Technology and Rakuten Mobile have extended their partnership for an AI-enabled Digital BSS platform supporting Japan’s 4G and 5G networks. The agreement continues a relationship that began when Rakuten Mobile launched in 2019.
elm Presents Umrah Digital Solutions at Madinah Forum 2026
elm participated as a strategic sponsor of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2026 in Madinah, presenting a portfolio of digital solutions covering pilgrim services, AI-powered guidance, and crowd management.
Claude Code Source Code Leaked via npm Source Map: 1,900 Files, 512,000+ Lines Exposed
Anthropic’s Claude Code had its entire source code — 1,900 files and 512,000+ lines — accidentally exposed via a source map file in the npm registry. Here’s what was inside and what every developer should learn from it.
HPE Juniper Networking SRX400 Firewall Series Targets AI-Era Security Across Distributed Environments
HPE launched the Juniper Networking SRX400 firewall series and a set of AI governance and resilience updates at RSA Conference 2026. The announcements target distributed enterprise security as AI workloads expand across edge locations.
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DDR5 Memory Prices Crash 30% After Google Unveils TurboQuant AI Compression Tech
Google’s TurboQuant AI compression tech has triggered a 30% crash in DDR5 memory prices and wiped nearly $450 billion from memory chip stocks. Here’s what it means for consumers and the industry.
Think AI Startup Launches in Riyadh, Targeting GPU Efficiency and AI Infrastructure Bottlenecks
Former Sandsoft CTO Ahmed AlSharif and Ammar Enaya have launched Think, a Riyadh-based AI infrastructure startup targeting GPU efficiency, cooling, and power bottlenecks in AI deployments.
Cisco Expands Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to Bring Scalable AI from Data Centers to the Edge
Cisco expanded its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA on March 31, 2026, offering enterprises a framework to deploy AI from data centers to edge locations. The architecture compresses deployment timelines from months to weeks while embedding security at every layer.
Claude Mythos AI: What Is Anthropic’s Leaked Model and Why It Raised Cybersecurity Concerns
An unreleased Anthropic model known as Claude Mythos AI surfaced online, raising cybersecurity concerns about unfiltered language models and AI data governance.
ZTE Intelligent Computing Solutions Take Center Stage at CloudFest 2026 in Germany
ZTE presented end-to-end intelligent computing solutions at CloudFest 2026 in Germany, reporting over 200% growth in server and storage revenue in 2025 and ranking eighth globally in server shipments.
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AI Data Preservation in Saudi Arabia: Why Backup Strategy Is Now Core Infrastructure
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HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro Launches in Saudi Arabia at 3,699 SAR with AI Camera Features
The HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro goes on pre-order in Saudi Arabia on April 1, 2026, at 3,699 SAR, featuring a True-to-Color Camera System, IP68/IP69 ratings, and multiple AI photography tools.
OPPO Find N6 Foldable Launches Globally With Crease-Free Display and 200MP Hasselblad Camera
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Shane Heraty Appointed as Cisco Vice President and General Manager for Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS
Cisco has appointed Shane Heraty as Vice President and General Manager for the MEA–TRC region, effective May 1, 2026. Heraty brings over 30 years of technology experience, including more than 20 years at Cisco.
Open Digital Platforms and AI: How MBRF’s Digital Knowledge Hub Is Shaping the Arab Knowledge Economy
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Google Launches Gemini Memory Import Tool for Arab World Users
Google has launched a memory import tool for Gemini across the Arab world, letting users transfer AI preferences and full chat history from competing platforms in a few steps.
Acer Launches TravelMate Laptop Series with AI Features for Business Users
Acer has launched four AI-powered TravelMate laptops for business users, featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, Windows 11 Copilot+ PC support, and enterprise security tools.
Gemini 3.1 Flash Live: Google’s Most Natural and Reliable Voice AI Model Yet
Google has launched Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, its most advanced real-time voice AI model, featuring lower latency, stronger benchmarks, and a global Search Live expansion to 200+ countries.
How to Use Claude Code to Build a Website in 10 Minutes (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to use Claude Code to build a fully functional website in under 10 minutes. Follow this 8-step guide — from writing your brief to going live — with no coding experience needed.
Looki L1 Wearable Debuts at CES 2026 with Multimodal AI and On-Device Processing
The Looki L1 wearable debuted at CES 2026, combining vision, audio, and motion sensing in a 32-gram clip-on device with on-device AI processing.