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.
TII New AI Models Falcon Arabic & H1 Launched
TII introduces its TII new AI models: Falcon Arabic, a top Arabic AI, and Falcon-H1 for high-performance portable AI. Explore these innovations now!
Saudi AI Retail Boom Powers Transformation FancyTech
Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a dominant force in artificial intelligence, with the Saudi AI retail boom at the forefront of its Vision 2030 strategy. The Kingdom is investing heavily, over US$20 billion, to integrate AI across various sectors, particularly transforming commerce and marketing. Global innovators like FancyTech are playing a crucial role in […]
Mastercard Cyber Resilience KSA: New Center Launched
Mastercard launches its new Cyber Resilience Center in KSA, enhancing Mastercard Cyber Resilience KSA efforts with Riyad Bank. Discover how this boosts regional cybersecurity. Learn more!
Dell AI Factory NVIDIA: Next Gen AI Solutions
Dell Technologies unveils innovations for the Dell AI Factory NVIDIA, accelerating enterprise AI adoption. Discover new solutions and services. Learn more!
Quantum Computing Investment Surges | Naoris Protocol
New research reveals quantum computing investment surges globally. 84% of IT Directors expect a huge impact soon. Discover Naoris Protocol’s findings. Read more! Title: Quantum Computing Investment Surges | Naoris Protocol Article:
Humanoid Robot Challenges: IDTechEx Insights
Recent incidents, like a humanoid robot acting unexpectedly in China, highlight significant humanoid robot challenges the industry must address. Technology research firm IDTechEx explores these issues in depth within their comprehensive report, “Humanoid Robots 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets and Opportunities.” This analysis underscores the growing need for strict regulation alongside ongoing technological advancements. While humanoid technology […]
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Cisco Partners with Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN to Build AI Infrastructure
Cisco partners with Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN to develop scalable, secure AI infrastructure, supporting Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals.
Google Pushes Gemini Beyond Phones: Your AI Companion Is Headed to Watches, Cars, TVs — and Even XR Headsets
From Pocket to Everywhere: Gemini’s Next Leap Just five months after Google replaced Assistant with Gemini on Android phones, the company is preparing its next wave of roll-outs. A new post by Guemmy Kim, Android’s Senior Director of Product & UX, confirms that Gemini will soon power helpful voice and visual features on Wear OS […]
ChatGPT Now Connects to SharePoint for Enhanced Deep Research
ChatGPT now supports deep research with SharePoint, allowing users to synthesize content across sites, improving productivity and collaboration.
Starlink Approved in Saudi Arabia: Elon Musk Expands Services
Starlink approved in Saudi Arabia for aviation and maritime use, says Elon Musk. Tesla robotaxis and Optimus humanoid robots may also arrive soon.
AMD and HUMAIN Forge $10B Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Global AI Infrastructure
AMD and HUMAIN have announced a $10 billion strategic partnership to develop a scalable, open, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure spanning Saudi Arabia and the United States. This multi-year collaboration aims to deploy 500 megawatts of AI compute capacity, powered by AMD’s comprehensive compute portfolio and AMD ROCm open software ecosystem. The partnership will democratize access to AI, providing scalable, high-performance AI capabilities to enterprises, startups, and sovereign markets worldwide.
SAS Unveils Agentic AI with Transparent Governance for Responsible Decision-Making
SAS has launched its new agentic AI framework on SAS Viya, empowering organizations to create AI agents with customizable human-AI interaction and built-in governance. These AI agents offer balanced autonomy, ethical decision-making, and compliance, making them ideal for enterprises seeking trustworthy AI solutions.
New SAS AI governance resources offer clarity and confidence at crucial AI moment
AI Governance map and online assessment illuminate the path to robust AI governance SAS INNOVATE, ORLANDO, Fla. (May 11, 2025) – As AI accelerates the pace and proliferation of innovation, the need for AI governance has never been more urgent. Lack of visibility into AI governance puts trust, compliance and successful AI deployments at risk. […]
Saudi Arabia Launches HUMAIN to Lead Global AI Innovation
On May 12, 2025, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the launch of HUMAIN, a new artificial intelligence company backed by the Public Investment Fund. Aimed at developing advanced Arabic large language models and comprehensive AI solutions, HUMAIN is set to position the Kingdom as a global hub for AI innovation, aligning with the objectives of Vision 2030.
GBS Partners with Huawei Cloud to Expand Bespoke Cloud Offerings in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 8th May 2025: Gulf Business Solutions (GBS), a leading provider of technology solutions in Saudi Arabia, has announced a strategic partnership with Huawei Cloud, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing innovation strategy and commitment to meeting the Kingdom’s rising demand for advanced, tailored cloud services. This collaboration allows GBS to significantly […]
Help AG report defines AI, quantum and resilience as the new cybersecurity frontiers for the GCC
Dubai, UAE / Riyadh, KSA – May 7th, 2025: Help AG, the cybersecurity arm of e& enterprise and the region’s leading Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), unveiled its highly anticipated State of the Market Report 2025 on Day 1 of GISEC Global (May 6-8; Dubai World Trade Centre). The Help AG report explores how AI-driven […]
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview Arrives Two Weeks Early
Google has released Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O Edition), an early‑access upgrade that vaults the model to the top of WebDev Arena and VideoMME benchmarks while cutting code‑generation errors and keeping the same price. Developers can already try the model in Google AI Studio, Vertex AI, and the Gemini app.
TruBuild Secures $1 Million Seed Funding to Scale Its AI‑Driven Construction Risk Platform in Saudi Arabia and Beyond
Riyadh‑based startup TruBuild has closed a $1 million seed round led by Wa’ed Ventures and Dar Ventures, with participation from Plug & Play Ventures, OQAL, Taz Investment and strategic angels. The capital will enhance TruBuild’s AI platform—which analyzes project data to flag risks early and curb cost overruns—while expanding the company’s engineering and commercial teams to serve clients across Saudi Arabia and international markets.
Middle East Blockchain Awards 2025 Honours Regional Trailblazers in Web3 at Iconic Dubai Ceremony
Dubai, UAE; 4 May 2025: The second edition of the Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA) celebrated the region’s leading innovators in the Web 3.0 space in a prestigious ceremony hosted in Dubai. Held on the sidelines of TOKEN2049 Dubai — the global flagship event for the Web3 and blockchain industry — the awards ceremony brought […]
RISC‑V: The Open‑Source ISA Redefining Global Chip Design
RISC‑V, the royalty‑free open‑standard instruction‑set architecture, is overturning conventional x86 and Arm dominance by letting anyone—from Saudi start‑ups to global OEMs—build custom, cost‑effective processors for AI, automotive and IoT. Discover 2025’s key milestones, ecosystem maturity and how Vision 2030 innovators can leverage this blank canvas for sovereign semiconductor design.
Scout.new Turns Generative AI Into a “Super Agent” With Its Own Cloud Computer
From deep‑dive research to full‑stack coding, Scout’s new alpha promises to cut hours of busywork for students, founders and analysts alike. What Is Scout.new? Scout.new is a browser‑based platform that boots a fresh Ubuntu virtual machine for every project and lets an autonomous AI agent run inside it. The agent can browse the web, open […]
Juniper Networks Demonstrates Strong Momentum in AI-Native Data Center Networking with Recognitions, Growth and Innovations
A Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center switching, #1 in Enterprise Data Center Network Build-Out and the top spot in 800GbE OEM switching SUNNYVALE, Calif.–May 1, 2025 – Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-Native Networking, today announced its strong momentum and industry recognition in the data center networking market. […]