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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.
Yango Yasmina Launches New Ramadan Features for Voice-First Home Routines
Yango Group’s bilingual AI assistant Yasmina introduces specialized Ramadan features including calendar tracking, prayer timing, daily tips, and curated audio content for voice-first home routines.
DXC Technology Completes Enterprise-Wide Amazon Quick Deployment Across 115,000 Employees
DXC Technology completes enterprise-wide Amazon Quick deployment across 115,000 employees in 70 countries and launches new practice to help organizations accelerate AI adoption at scale.
SDAIA President Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Role as Global Platform for Smart Defense at World Defense Exhibition 2026
SDAIA President Dr. Al-Ghamdi emphasizes Saudi Arabia’s role as a global platform for smart defense innovation during his visit to World Defense Exhibition 2026 in Riyadh.
Gartner Advisory Council Members Explore Saudi Arabia’s AI and Digital Transformation Journey
Gartner Advisory Council members visited Saudi Arabia to explore the Kingdom’s pioneering achievements in data, AI, and digital transformation, meeting with SDAIA and touring key technology institutions.
AI in Saudi Arabia Reaches Tipping Point as Banks Shift from Testing to Full Implementation
Financial institutions in Saudi Arabia have reached a decisive AI tipping point, with 99% now using or planning to use artificial intelligence across core banking operations.
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Digital Cooperation Organization Concludes Fifth General Assembly with Kuwait Declaration on Responsible AI
DCO concludes its fifth General Assembly in Kuwait with the adoption of the Kuwait Declaration on Responsible AI, marking significant progress in global digital cooperation and governance.
Saudi Minister Highlights AI and Youth as Pillars for Smart Sustainable Cities Development
Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing emphasizes AI and youth as fundamental pillars for developing smart sustainable cities aligned with Vision 2030.
Alibaba Unveils Qwen3-Coder-Next: Open-Source AI Model Revolutionizes Coding Assistance
Alibaba’s Qwen team releases Qwen3-Coder-Next, an 80-billion-parameter open-source AI model that activates only 3 billion parameters per pass, delivering elite coding performance while challenging proprietary giants.
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.
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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.