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.

ZTE Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Major Intelligent Computing Breakthroughs
ZTE celebrates 40 years with breakthrough achievements in intelligent computing and AI solutions. The company’s SuperPod wins SAIL Award while launching the first agentic AI smartphone, setting strategic vision for high-quality growth in 2026.

LG Unveils CLOiD Household Robot at CES 2026 with Advanced AI Assistant Features
LG Electronics debuts its CLOiD household robot at CES 2026, featuring advanced AI, articulated arms with seven degrees of movement, emotional intelligence, and adaptive learning capabilities designed to automate daily home tasks and enhance quality of life.

Meta Buys Chinese‑Founded AI Startup Manus: What It Means for AI Users in Saudi Arabia
Meta has acquired Chinese‑founded AI startup Manus in a $2+ billion deal to power advanced AI agents across its apps. Discover how this shift could transform AI and tech usage in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030.

HUMAIN Receives NVIDIA Chips for Major AI Infrastructure Project in Saudi Arabia
HUMAIN receives first batch of NVIDIA AI GPUs for major Saudi AI infrastructure project, following US Commerce Department approval for $1 billion chip purchase deal.

Nota AI Secures Partnership for Samsung Exynos 2600 AI Optimization Technology
Nota AI partners with Samsung Electronics to supply AI optimization technology for the next-generation Exynos 2600 processor, reducing model sizes by 90% while maintaining accuracy and enabling powerful on-device AI experiences.

LG CES 2026 Unveils Vision for Affectionate Intelligence Technology
LG CES 2026 showcases Affectionate Intelligence with Zero Labor Home, ThinQ UP platform, advanced displays, gaming innovations, and software-defined vehicles. Experience technology that learns and adapts to human needs.

Unifonic Jordan Expansion Strengthens Regional Digital Transformation
Unifonic expands operations in Jordan to drive regional digital transformation with its AI-native customer engagement platform, receiving strong government support and highlighting Jordan’s growing tech ecosystem.

The Transformation Journey: How Agentic AI is Reshaping Telcos
The telecommunications industry is evolving toward Agentic AI implementations that transform operators into cognitive organizations. This transformation requires sophisticated AI agents, cross-domain data integration, and telco-specific architectures to bridge the reality gap between current digital efforts and truly autonomous operations.

PaXini to Showcase Tactile Sensing Innovation at CES 2026
PaXini Tech will debut at CES 2026 with high-precision tactile sensors offering 0.01 N force resolution and comprehensive embodied AI solutions including dexterous hands and humanoid robots, starting at $49.

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.
