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.

The Inference Pivot: Behind NVIDIA’s $20 Billion Strategic Move for Groq
NVIDIA has secured Groq’s specialized inference technology in a $20 billion licensing and talent deal. This strategic pivot signals a shift from generalized GPUs to specialized LPUs as NVIDIA moves to dominate the high-margin AI inference market and defend against Google’s TPU expansion.
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Kuwait to Host DCO General Assembly 2026 Focusing on AI Prosperity
The DCO General Assembly 2026 in Kuwait City will gather leaders from 60 countries to discuss “Inclusive Prosperity in the Age of AI.” The event marks a strategic effort to align regional digital infrastructure and trade with global standards.

Ring Launches AI-Powered “Smart Video Search” in the UAE: A New Era for Home Security
Ring introduces Smart Video Search to the UAE, an AI-driven feature that lets users search their camera history using text queries like “when did the package arrive?”

Cisco IQ Launch Brings AI-Powered IT Platform to Saudi Arabia
Cisco announces AI interface combining services, support and automation in unified platform. Available H2 FY2026.

Cisco Launches AI Data Center ‘Factory’ Model for Saudi Arabia Enterprises
Cisco announces modular AI infrastructure approach for Saudi enterprises moving from pilots to production-scale AI deployment.

Globant Report Identifies Five Forces Shaping Enterprise AI Transformation in 2026
Globant report reveals five forces driving enterprise AI transformation in 2026, from agentic systems to quantum security. Learn more.

ARIS Process Mining Launches in Saudi Arabia for AI-Ready Operations
ARIS launches its On-Prem Process Mining platform in Saudi Arabia, delivering AI-ready process intelligence aligned with Vision 2030 through locally hosted technology for enhanced enterprise digital transformation.

63% of Saudi Organizations Plan AI Automation Strategies Within a Year
New survey reveals 63% of Saudi organizations will launch automation strategies within a year as Kingdom advances Vision 2030 digital transformation.

Finastra Saudi Arabia Banking Forum Spotlights AI Innovation Under Vision 2030
Finastra’s Saudi Arabia banking forum brought together industry leaders to explore AI innovation, trust, and digital transformation in the Kingdom’s financial sector under Vision 2030, highlighting practical strategies for responsible banking evolution.

OpenAI Introduces GPT-5.2: The First AI Model to Reach Human Expert Levels in Professional Work
Date: December 11, 2025 OpenAI has officially released GPT-5.2, a groundbreaking new model series designed specifically to dominate professional knowledge work and complex, long-running agentic tasks. Rolling out today for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Enterprise users, as well as developers via the API, GPT-5.2 represents a massive leap forward in general intelligence, coding, and reasoning. […]

How openEuler Became the Fastest-Rising Operating System of the AI Era, and Why Its Momentum Matters for Saudi Arabia
From niche project to AI powerhouse: Explore how openEuler’s open-source model supports Saudi Arabia’s sovereign infrastructure goals and Vision 2030.

Riyadh Air and IBM Unveil AI-Native Airline Operations Ahead of 2026 Launch
Saudi carrier becomes what companies call world’s first AI-native airline, with operations built on IBM watsonx from day one.

LG to Unveil AI Solutions Platform at CES 2026 Press Conference
LG to unveil AI-driven smart home and mobility solutions at CES 2026 in January. Learn about the Affectionate Intelligence platform.

AI News Explosion: Gemini 3 Deep Think, DeepSeek V3.2, Seedream 4.5, and More – A Crazy Week in AI
A massive week for AI! We cover Gemini 3 Deep Think, DeepSeek V3.2, Seedream 4.5, Mistral 3, and more. Read the full recap of the latest model releases.

Deloitte Middle East Holds 2025 Partners Meeting in Dubai, Focuses on AI Transformation
Deloitte Middle East holds Annual Partners Meeting 2025 in Dubai, focusing on AI transformation and regional collaboration.

Google Cloud and Qatar MCIT Renew Strategic Agreement at MWC Doha
Google Cloud and Qatar’s MCIT formalize renewed agreement at MWC Doha to accelerate digital transformation initiatives.

SUSE and AWS Extend Strategic Partnership to Integrate AI and Cloud Services
SUSE and AWS extend their strategic collaboration agreement to integrate enterprise Linux and container solutions with Amazon Q and Bedrock.

Ramco Systems Celebrates 20 Years in the Middle East, Unveils Vision for the Future at Milestone Event
Doubles down on AI-native applications and localized innovation to shape enterprise technology in the region December 3rd, Dubai, UAE: Ramco Systems, aglobal enterprise software company offering next-generation SaaS-enabled platforms and products, celebrated two decades of powering enterprise transformation in the Middle East. To mark this milestone, Ramco hosted Ramco@20 – Experience That Matters, a full-day […]

SentinelOne to Showcase AI-Driven Cybersecurity at Black Hat MEA 2025 in Riyadh
SentinelOne showcases AI cybersecurity at Black Hat MEA 2025 in Riyadh, Dec 2-4. Features Mortal vs Machine competition.

IFS and Boston Dynamics Partner to Deploy AI-Powered Inspection Robots
New collaboration combines Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots with IFS.ai to automate field operations in energy, manufacturing, and utilities sectors.

ABB Opens AI Training Center to Accelerate Energy Transition in UAE
ABB launches new training facility in Dubai to develop AI and digital skills for Middle East energy sector, supporting sustainability and net-zero goals.

Databricks on Google Cloud Launches in Saudi Arabia
Databricks brings data and AI platform to Google Cloud in KSA. Local enterprises can now deploy AI agents with enterprise governance.
