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.

Under patronage of HRH Crown Prince, 2nd Global AI Summit Kicks off in Riyadh with Participation of 10,000 People, 200 Speakers from 90 Countries #GlobalAISummit
Riyadh, September 13, 2022, SPA — Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), the 2nd Global AI Summit, held under the theme “Artificial Intelligence for the Good of Humanity,” kicked off today […]

SCAI and Lean to Develop Innovative AI Solutions for Saudi Healthcare Sector #GlobalAISummit
New agreement seeks to improve the quality of living in the Kingdom by delivering enhanced healthcare services Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 13 September 2022: The Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), a fully owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, has signed an agreement with Lean, a leading provider of innovative healthcare management solutions, to explore […]

SCAI invests in Joint Venture with SenseTime to deliver innovative AI-powered solutions across MEA region #GlobalAISummit
SAR 776 mllion investment will contribute to the development of Saudi AI ecosystem and further strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a leading global hub for emerging technology Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 13 September 2022: The Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (“PIF”), which aims to foster innovation […]

87% of Climate and AI Leaders Believe That AI Is Critical in the Fight Against Climate Change #GlobalAISummit
New Report from AI for the Planet Alliance, BCG, and BCG GAMMA Reveals a Strong Appetite for Using AI to Tackle Climate Change, but Organizations Face Obstacles to Achieving Impact at Scale Riyadh, Sep 13, 2022—Climate change will have significant impacts on environmental, social, political, and economic systems around the world. Climate change mitigation, along with adaptation […]

SAS Explore reveals the future of analytics
Registration is now open for world’s premier AI and analytics conference this September Dubai, UAE, 12 September 2022 The pandemic, climate change, economic uncertainty, supply chain issues, human resource shortages, increasing instances of fraud – as the world confronts today’s challenges, analytics giant SAS presents solutions for a better future. From Sept. 27-29, data scientists […]

Logitech RightSight 2 Makes Hybrid Meetings More Equitable for
Remote ParticipantsAI-powered software for Rally Bar and Rally Bar Mini uses a unique dual-camera system to create more inclusive meetings. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 September 2022 – Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) is creating more equitable work experiences for hybrid workers with RightSight 2 software that now simultaneously presents both a close-up view of the individual speaker and […]

World Smart City Expo 2022: Experience Today and Tomorrow of Smart City
SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– The World Smart City Expo 2022, the largest ever in its history, will be held from August 31 to September 2, with 300 cities and businesses from 20 countries participating at KINTEX 1, Goyang City in South Korea. Under the slogan “Digital Earth, Connecting,” the World Smart City Expo 2022 (WSCE 2022) […]

Hyundai Motor Group Launches Boston Dynamics AI Institute
to Spearhead Advancements in Artificial Intelligence & RoboticsHyundai Motor Group and Boston Dynamics to invest over $400 million to establish the new institute The Institute, led by founder of Boston Dynamics Marc Raibert, to invest resources across the technical areas of cognitive AI, athletic AI and organic hardware design, with each discipline contributing to progress in advanced machine capabilities The Institute to […]

AI and ML reliability and security: BlenderBot and other cases
Since its launch in early August 2022, Blenderbot, an AI-driven research project by Meta, has been hitting the headlines. Blenderbot is a conversational bot, and its statements about people, companies, or politics appear to be unexpected and sometimes radical. This is one of the challenges with machine learning, and organizations must use ML in their business […]

Xiaomi Unveils CyberOne — Humanoid Robot Exploring Frontiers of Connected Living
Saudi Arabia, August 15th 2022 – CyberOne, Xiaomi’s first humanoid robot, debuted at the company’s new product launch event in Beijing on August 11, alongside other innovative products. As the newest member of Xiaomi’s Cyber series, joining last year’s quadruped robot Cyberdog, CyberOne is fitted with advanced arms and legs, supports bipedal-motion posture balancing, and reaches […]

Lei Jun Unveils Xiaomi Pilot Technology
Saudi Arabia, August 15th 2022 – Xiaomi Group officially revealed the development status of Xiaomi Pilot Technology today, in the first R&D and staffing update since announcing its entry into the smart electric vehicle segment in March 2021, 500 days ago. Xiaomi plans to invest RMB 3.3 billion in the first R&D phase of its autonomous […]

THE ELLINIKON EXPERIENCE CENTRE OPENS AS ONE OF EUROPE’S LARGEST URBAN REGENERATION PROJECTS IS HERALDED BY THE WORLD’S MOST STUNNING VISITOR CENTRE
he Ellinikon Experience Centre Offers Interactive Look at the Future of Sustainable and Smart Large-Scale Urban Development at The Ellinikon in Athens, Greece Lamda Development has announced the launch of The Ellinikon Experience Centre heralding The Ellinikon, among the largest, most ambitious urban regeneration projects in Europe and a new global model for comprehensive mixed-use urban experiences. […]

Perfect Corp. Launches AI-Powered Virtual Background Changer, Further Enhancing the Market-Leading Virtual Try-on Experience
The new seamless background feature, paired with virtual try-on, empowers brands to create fully immersive virtual customer journeys with strong branding. UAE, Dubai – August 3, 2022—Perfect Corp., the leading artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) beauty and fashion tech solutions provider, today introduced AI Virtual Background Changer as the newest AI-powered solution helping brands to create hyper-engaged consumer […]

LG PARTNERS WITH SOUNDHOUND TO BRING VOICE AI TECHNOLOGY TO ITS NEXT-GEN IVI SYSTEMS
Companies Aim to Improve the In-Vehicle Experience via Seamless Integration of Virtual Assistant into LG’s Infotainment Solutions Jeddah, July 31, 2022 — LG Electronics (LG) has signed a memorandum of understanding with SoundHound AI, Inc. (SoundHound), a global player in voice artificial intelligence (AI), to jointly develop advanced voice AI technology for the next-generation of in-vehicle infotainment […]

Perfect Corp. Unveils Innovative AI Personality Finder Solution, Enabling Instantaneous Product Recommendations Tailored to Consumers’ Unique Personality Traits
Leveraging psychological big data and expert research to identify distinct personality traits, and provide tailored product recommendations. New York, New York – July 22, 2022—Perfect Corp., the leading artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) beauty and fashion tech solutions provider, today introduced its AI Personality Finder, a groundbreaking addition to its comprehensive suite of AI and AR SaaS […]

Global AI market will grow to over 1.5 trillion U.S. dollars by 2030
Ever increasing technological change is rapidly increasing its beneficial impact on every aspect of people’s lives, leisure and work activity. As it is as every business in the world turns to digital solutions to keep pace with an ever more demanding customer. A key engine for these changes is the application and development of Artificial […]

Cupola Partners With Avaya To Roll Out Region’s First AI-Powered Enterprise Learning Platform And Meet Customer Demands
BPO implements customized solution to evolve enterprise learning and step ahead of customers’ ever-evolving demands. Solution enables rapid training and upskilling of Emirati contact center agents while pursuing Emiratization targets. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – July 19, 2022 – Cupola Teleservices, the Middle East’s pioneer in outsourced contact center services, has rolled out the first AI-powered enterprise […]

Personal AI is on the Way of Revolutionizing the Residential Real Estate Market in the MENA Region with ‘Realiste’
Realiste is an AI-based Real Estate Market Development Company Aiming to Digitize the Market of Every Major City Across the World ( Dubai,18 July 2022) In the last decade the MENA region has proved to be one of the world’s most lucrative fields for the deployment of AI technologies. Realiste, a leading AI developer in […]

Personal AI is on the Way of Revolutionizing the Residential Real Estate Market in the MENA Region with ‘Realiste’
Realiste is an AI-based Real Estate Market Development Company Aiming to Digitize the Market of Every Major City Across the World For Immediate Release (Dubai, July 2022) In the last decade the MENA region has proved to be one of the world’s most lucrative fields for the deployment of AI technologies. Realiste, a leading AI […]

LG EARNS ROBOT SAFETY CONTROL CERTIFICATION FROM DET NORSKE VERITAS
First in the World to Receive ISO 13849-1 Certification for Mobile Service Robots, LG Confirms Its Leadership in the Field of Robot Safety Technology Jeddah, July 6, 2022 — LG Electronics (LG) has again proven its technological capabilities and commitment to creating safe, new innovations for a better life, becoming the first company in the world to receive […]

HYKE Integrates Digital Payments In Its App-based AI-Powered Digital Distribution Platform
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 3rd July 2022 – HYKE, the app-based digital distribution platform that uses AI to power its operations, has announced the integration of digital payments into its platform. This will allow retailers in Saudi Arabia to settle payments through the app with no additional costs, regardless of the number of transactions conducted or the transaction […]

Kaspersky invests in development of neuromorphic processors to be used in next-gen smart devices
Kaspersky has become a shareholder of Motive Neuromorphic Technologies, a company specializing in neuromorphic computing technologies, with a 15% stake. The organizations’ joint development efforts are aimed at creating new opportunities for machine learning-based solutions: self-learning systems and smart devices of the future. In 2019, Kaspersky concluded a cooperation agreement with Motive NT, joining it in […]
