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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.

Nvidia H20 AI Chips China Sales Resume, Influencers React
Nvidia H20 AI chips China sales resumption creates major buzz among tech influencers, signaling potential $30B+ revenue boost and market dominance. Read the full analysis.=

SAS debuts new, custom AI models to bust business bottlenecks
Latest lightweight offerings readymade to jump process hurdles, enhance productivity and generate value SAS INNOVATE, ORLANDO, Fl. (July 16, 2025) – In the latest wave of its $1 billion investment in industry solutions, data and AI leader SAS has debuted a new selection of AI models. Each model addresses a specific labor- and time-intensive process […]

Dubai Future Foundation Deputy CEO Unveils Vision for Innovation Hub as Nothing Phone 3 Makes Regional Debut
Dubai Future Foundation’s Deputy CEO outlines the emirate’s bold innovation strategy during the Nothing Phone 3 launch, emphasizing experimentation, transparency, and human-centered design as key pillars of technological leadership.

GCG Enterprise Solutions Partners with Squirro to Bring AI-Driven Insights and Enterprise Search to the Region
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 16. July 2025 GCG Enterprise Solutions, a leading provider of digital transformation and intelligent automation solutions, has proudly announced its strategic partnership with Squirro, the Switzerland-based leader in Generative AI-powered enterprise search. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in empowering organizations across the region to unlock actionable insights from […]

Lucidya Raises USD30 Million in Largest AI Funding Round in MENA
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lucidya, MENA’s leading AI-Powered customer experience management (CXM) platform, has announced the close of its USD30 million Series B round—the largest AI investment ever raised in the region. The round was led by Impact46, the Saudi VC behind IPOs Jahez and Rasan. New participants included Aramco’s […]

Cisco and Real Madrid Expand Partnership to Redefine Sports Innovation with AI and Connectivity
The multi-year extension brings new technology upgrades to Real Madrid Sports City and builds on the transformation of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — July 15, 2025 – Cisco and Real Madrid have announced the multi-year extension of their long-standing global partnership, reaffirming Cisco’s position as an Official Technology Partner of the club. This […]

Introducing Kiro: From Prototype to Production with AI-Powered IDE
Discover Kiro, Amazon’s agentic AI IDE that transforms prompts into production-ready code with automated specs, design docs, and task orchestration for faster, high-quality development.

Smart AI Tools for Smarter Living: Discover the Power of the HONOR 400 Series
(Riyadh-KSA, 13.07.2025) What if your phone could do more than just keep up with your busy life, what if it could actually make your day easier? The HONOR 400 Series turns that idea into reality. Running on the latest MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15 and packed with AI-powered tools and smart features, it’s like […]

How AI is Transforming the Materials Industry
The latest IDTechEx report, “Materials Informatics 2025-2035: Markets, Strategies, Players,” provides crucial insights for organizations looking to deploy materials informatics strategies, whether as end-users or software providers. This article explores the key considerations shaping this evolving field. The Critical Balance Between Data Quality and Quantity The key components needed for materials informatics projects according to Materials […]

Google launches Flow & Gemini’s photo-to-video capability in MENA
Flow is AI-powered filmmaking with Veo 3 Dubai, UAE – July 10 – Google launches today a new photo-to-video capability in Gemini, allowing creators and artists to transform their favorite photos into dynamic eight-second video clips with sound. The new capability is available to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers across the Middle East and […]
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ELEVATE Expands Worldwide as ICAIRE Aims to Empower 25,000 Women in AI
The International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), a UNESCO Category II Center based in Riyadh, has officially launched the second phase of its global initiative, ELEVATE, aimed at training 25,000 women worldwide in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, the initiative provides women across the globe with access […]

US Export Controls on AI Chips Boost Domestic Innovation in China
The discussion around advanced chips for artificial intelligence, driven by billions in investment, dreams of artificial general intelligence, and marred by political concerns over security, has entered a stage of intense competition between nations. NVIDIA achieved revenues of over US$80 billion from data center GPUs alone in 2024; however, with significant stock going to nations […]

Ericsson and Mobily harness AI-powered solutions to enhance the Hajj season connectivity experience
Mobily has collaborated with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to leverage advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered capabilities to enhance the connectivity experience for millions of pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Pilgrim Experience Program, enhancing digital services by leveraging Ericsson’s technology to support social and national […]

“Just ask Factory Genius!”: How AI helps maintain manufacturing equipment
Munich. 7 July 2025, Whenever vehicle production equipment fails at a BMW Group plant, every minute counts. The maintenance team must work quickly to identify and resolve the cause of the fault. Now, employees can ask the new digital AI assistant, “Factory Genius”, for help: It can suggest solutions for the specific system problem within […]

Teammates.ai Launches Sara, the AI Interviewer — Hire in a Few Days and Cut Screening Costs by 85%
AI Teammate that interviews for any role, in 50+ languages, surfaces 5X more high-performers, and delights 92% of candidates. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 7 July 2025 – Teammates.ai, the company building an AI workforce of Autonomous AI Teammates, today introduced Sara, its latest AI Teammate and the first AI Interviewer fluent in 50+ languages, including […]

Smart Amplifier for Quantum Computers Reduces Power by 90%
Researchers at Chalmers University developed a breakthrough smart amplifier for quantum computers that reduces power consumption by 90%, enabling more qubits and enhanced performance. Learn more.

Major Industry’s Shift: Infrastructure is Critical for the AI era as KSA Advances Vision 2030
Cisco Unveils Saudi Arabia Findings from its Global Networking Research Showing: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – July 6, 2025 – Ahead of its flagship event in Riyadh “Cisco Connect – CXO Edition”, Cisco has revealed key local findings from its global networking study, highlighting how AI and modernized networks are driving fundamental changes in […]

Robin Launches from Cairo to Lead the Region’s Advanced Data Science and AI Landscape
Cairo – 06 July 2025: Beltone Holding has officially launched Robin, it’s a wholly owned subsidiary specializing in data science and artificial intelligence (AI). This launch reflects Beltone’s belief in the transformative power of data science and AI to drive impactful business growth and enable informed decision-making. The launch of Robin comes as part of […]

Pangaea X reports improved hiring accuracy with launch of AI-based tool for data analysts
United Arab Emirates, Dubai– 1 July 2025: Data workforce platform Pangaea X has reported a 65 percent improvement in screening accuracy following internal trials of AuthenX, its AI-powered interview and verification platform purpose-built for assessing data analysts. Developed in-house and specifically refined for the data and analytics field, AuthenX addresses a persistent gap in hiring […]

ADLINK Launches New 3.5” Single Board Computers for Scalable Edge AI and Rugged Embedded Applications
Compact yet powerful SBCs designed for flexible AI deployment and reliable performance in demanding environments ADLINK Technology Inc., a global leader in edge computing solutions, announces the launch of two new 3.5” single board computers: SBC35-MTL, powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors with integrated NPU, and SBC35-ASL, based on the energy-efficient Intel® Atom® x7000RE Series. […]

Google launches Veo 3 on Gemini in the Middle East and North Africa
Google AI Pro subscribers can now create videos using the latest model on Gemini Riyadh, KSA – July 3 – Google announced today the launch of Veo 3, Google’s state-of-the-art video generation model that enables people to bring their creative vision to life through a mesmerising combination of visuals and sound. Veo 3 is now […]

AI-Powered Road Inspection Boosts Hajj Road Safety
To enhance safety for pilgrims traveling to holy sites, the Saudi Roads General Authority (RGA) has launched an advanced fleet for AI-powered road inspection. This initiative introduces the world’s largest fleet of its kind, featuring 18 state-of-the-art vehicles. They will scan and monitor road conditions in real time, securing key routes during the Hajj season. […]
