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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.
Amazon Announces Alexa+, the Next Generation AI Assistant
Today, Amazon announced Alexa+, our next-generation AI assistant that seamlessly integrates into your life to help you get things done. Leveraging a state-of-the-art architecture that connects LLMs, agentic capabilities, services, and devices at scale, Alexa now enters into a new era, redefining the way we interact with digital assistants. Alexa+ will be available in English to customers […]
Free Coding Help from Gemini Code Assist Now Available
Developers worldwide now get free AI-assisted coding help with the highest usage limits available, as well as code review assistance Dubai, UAE – February 25, 2025 – The public preview of Gemini Code Assist for individuals, a free version of the AI-coding assistant Gemini Code Assist, has now been announced. Offering AI-assisted coding help to developers worldwide, this […]
Riyadh Air and IBM to build AI-driven enterprise, to elevate guest and employee experiences
RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Feb 25, 2025 IBM (NYSE: IBM), — Today, IBM announced a new agreement with Riyadh Air, which will integrate watsonx, IBM’s portfolio of AI products, and IBM Consulting AI solutions to establish an enterprise-wide AI capability to elevate Riyadh Air guest and employee experiences. As Riyadh Air prepares for its inaugural flights in […]
ULA Secures $28M to Expand in Saudi Arabia and Supercharge AI-Powered Learning
Riyadh, Saudi, February 24, 2025 – ULA, a leading EdTech platform formerly known as Jo Academy, has raised $28 million in a Series B round led by Rua Ventures, with backing from JCIF (consortium of 16 Jordanian banks), and follow-on participation from Foursan (backed by IsDB and Olayan). The investment will fuel ULA’s expansion into […]
Anthropic Unveils Claude 3.7 Sonnet: A New Era for AI in the Middle East
Anthropic’s latest AI model, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, promises to revolutionize industries across the Middle East with its advanced capabilities and potential applications in key sectors such as oil and gas, finance, and healthcare.
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Gemini for Google Workspace now supports Arabic
Dubai, UAE – February 21, 2025 – Google Workspace is expanding language support to additional languages including Arabic, to help even more organizations work better. This expansion makes Gemini for Workspace increasingly accessible to over 1 billion people whose first language is now supported. For over 20 years, Google Workspace has been more than just a suite […]
SCAI Announces AI League, Offering Prizes of Up to One Million Riyals to Advance Sports Innovation
In Partnership with Ministry of Sports and SDAIA Riyadh, 11 February 2025: Reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to integrating advanced technologies into sports, the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) is launching the AI League – a groundbreaking competition running from February 10 to the end of April 2025, with a total prize pool of one million riyals. This initiative […]
New Research Reveals that AI Brings Productivity Gains, but Reliance on Spreadsheets Puts Data Quality at Risk
New Alteryx Global Research Highlights the Evolving Strategic Role of Analysts in the Era of AI United Arab Emirates — February 19, 2025 – Alteryx, Inc., an AI platform for enterprise analytics, today released research exploring the evolving role of the data analyst. The report, titled “The 2025 State of the Data Analyst in the Age of […]
Amazon Brings Smart and Connected Ramadan Experiences to Families in KSA
Riyadh, KSA—20 February 2025: As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Amazon Devices, including Alexa and Ring, offer a range of experiences designed to support daily routines and spiritual practices, add flavorful family-friendly fun to gatherings, and keep customers close to what matters most. Alexa’s spirituality features are amongst the most used by customers in […]
HONEYWELL UNVEILS INNOVATIVE AI ASSISTANT FOR INDUSTRIAL OPERATORS IN HONEYWELL FORGE PRODUCTION INTELLIGENCE
New generative AI capabilities provide insights that can help industrials streamline, automate and enhance tasks to achieve their production goals Dubai, Feb. 18, 2025 – Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced the latest release of Honeywell Forge Production Intelligence,which seamlessly integrates performance monitoring with a new generative AI assistant to help operators and production managers automate tasks and troubleshoot problems. By […]
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Alinma Bank launches new platform powered by IBM Hybrid Cloud & AI technology to fuel innovation for Digital Banking
The new platform stimulates innovation in Saudi Arabia’s fintech ecosystem and unlocks new possibilities for businesses Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 19 February 2025: IBM and Alinma Bank announce that Alinma Bank, a leading financial institution in Saudi Arabia, has adopted IBM’s advanced hybrid cloud and AI integration technologies. This move aims to enhance Alinma Bank’s IT infrastructure […]
Databricks to invest up to $300 million in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the next five years
Data intelligence pioneer announces investment in KSA and commitment to data engineering and data and AI upskilling programs at LEAP 2025 Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – February 17, 2025 – At LEAP 2025, Databricks, the data and AI company, announced its plans to invest up to USD 300 million in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) over the next […]
Saudi Arabia Shows High Levels of Container and GenAI Adoption
Nutanix study reveals that GenAI is changing organizations’ priorities, with security and privacy being a primary concern RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 17 February, 2025 – Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, today announced the findings of its seventh annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, which measures global enterprise progress with cloud adoption. This year’s report sheds […]
stc Group and SambaNova launch world’s largest Sovereign AI Cloud Platform in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 17 February 2025: Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, stc Group, through its AI arm, stc.AI, launched a Large Language Model (LLM) sovereign cloud platform, which will run the world’s largest open-source frontier model. Powered by the fastest inference speeds for Llama 405B, one of the most powerful AI large language models in the world, the […]
Why Daily Food Company Relies on Huawei Cloud for Scalable, Secure, and Localized Cloud Infrastructure
Daily Food’s partnership with Huawei Cloud has driven significant advancements in digital transformation, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience in Saudi Arabia through localized, scalable cloud solutions.
KSIADC and Huawei Join Forces to Revolutionize Smart Aviation in KSA
Collaboration to drive innovation in AI, 5G-A, and smart airport technologies, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 13, 2025 – The King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) and Huawei have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during LEAP 2025 to drive innovation and digital transformation in the aviation sector. This […]
AI Revolutionizing Design: R/GA’s Vision of Personalization, Creativity, and the Future of Digital Engagement
AI is reshaping design by enabling hyper-personalized experiences, but ethical and creative challenges remain. Nick Pringle of R/GA shares insights on innovation, privacy, and digital transformation at LEAP 2025 in Riyadh.
Etihad Salam Telecom Company Partners with Elm at LEAP 2025 to Pioneer Next-Gen Smart City Solutions and Expand Digital Transformation Services
Collaboration combines Elm’s smart city solutions and Etihad Salam Telcome Company’s infrastructure to expand their market share, enhance portfolios, and provide tailor-made digital transformation services. Riyadh, 10 February 2025: Etihad Salam Telecom Company, a leading provider of telecommunications services in Saudi Arabia, and ELM, a leading digital solutions company, today announced a partnership at LEAP 2025, where Salam is showcasing cutting-edge […]
Elm signs partnership agreement with Klues.AI to drive digital transformation across KSA
Riyadh, KSA, 10 February 2025– Elm, a pioneer in digital solutions, signed a collaboration agreement with Klues.AI, a company that specialises in AI and machine learning solutions, to foster meaningful cooperation and facilitate exchange of expertise in emerging technologies, AI and machine learning, further advancing digital transformation in this field. The signing took place during Elm’s participation in LEAP 2025, which is taking place from February 9 to […]
Huawei Cloud Enables Saudi Arabia’s Path to AI Leadership at LEAP 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 9, 2025 — As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, Huawei Cloud today showcased how its Riyadh Region enables Saudi Arabia to chart its path to AI leadership while maintaining data sovereignty. At LEAP 2025, the company highlighted how its sophisticated infrastructure and AI capabilities empower the Kingdom to build locally relevant […]
AMD and Aramco to Explore Potential Collaboration to Help Accelerate Industrial AI Deployment
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – February 9, 2025: AMD, a global leader in high-performance and adaptive computing, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemical companies. The MoU relates to potential collaboration and discussion with respect to the evaluation and use of AMD’s products and technology to, among other things, accelerate […]
Esri Saudi Arabia to Showcase GIS Tech Innovations at LEAP 2025
Esri Saudi Arabia To Unveil latest utilities modeling tools included in Its Utility Network, aimed at optimizing resource management and operational efficiency Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Sunday 09th February, 2025 – Esri Saudi Arabia is excited to announce its participation as an exhibitor at LEAP 2025, a premier technology event aimed at driving advancements in the tech landscape, representing a global […]