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Korean AI Consortium Completes Industrial Proof of Concept with Aramco Digital
A group of seven South Korean technology firms completed an industrial AI proof of concept with Aramco Digital, testing 3D modeling and unified infrastructure.

Eastern Region Municipality Showcases Smart Urban Management at LEAP 2026
Eastern Region Municipality presented its smart city initiatives and data systems during the LEAP 2026 technology conference in Riyadh.

Nintex Expands Saudi Partner Operations and Workflow Automation at LEAP 2026
Nintex has expanded its partner network and demonstrated the Nintex Automation K2 platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

Adobe AI Tools Offered Free to 27 Million Users in Saudi Arabia at LEAP 2026
Adobe partners with Saudi Arabia’s MCIT and HUMAIN to provide free AI creative tools to 27 million users nationwide through 2026.

Absher Launches Four New Civil Status E-Services at LEAP 2026
The Ministry of Interior launched four new civil status e-services via Absher during LEAP 2026 to streamline identity documentation.

Tawakkalna Application Records 4.4 Billion Monthly Transactions at LEAP 26
Tawakkalna processed 4.4 billion monthly transactions with 13.3 million active users over six months, officials announced at LEAP 26 in Riyadh.

Microsoft to Launch Data Center Region in Saudi Arabia in November 2026
Microsoft will launch its Saudi Arabia East cloud region in November 2026, delivering local Azure services and projected economic gains.

Adobe and MCIT Expand $4 Billion AI Partnership for Saudi Residents
Adobe, MCIT, and Humain expand their $4 billion partnership to provide 27 million Saudi residents free access to Firefly and Express AI creative software.

Saudi Digital Exhibition Presents Government Solutions and AI Tools at LEAP 2026
Saudi Digital Exhibition revealed new government platforms, AI services, and cloud migrations during day two of the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh.

LEAP 2026 Day Two Focuses on Integrated Government Services and Artificial Intelligence
LEAP 2026 Day Two highlighted digital government integration through Tawakkalna and practical AI applications across robotics and healthcare.
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Saudi MCIT, DCO, and AMD have introduced an open developer ecosystem at LEAP 2026 to provide engineers with AI tools and training programs.

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Mashreq has launched a fully digital salary payment system for UAE employers via Al Etihad Payments and direct integration with MoHRE.

Almosafer Selects RISE with SAP on AWS Cloud for Digital Expansion
Almosafer announced plans to migrate its enterprise resource planning systems to RISE with SAP on AWS to support operational scale and tourism growth.

Nissan and Honda Sign Agreement to Standardize ECUs and Software for Software-Defined Vehicles
Nissan and Honda have finalized a joint development agreement to standardize core ECUs and software platforms for software-defined vehicles starting in fiscal year 2029.

KAFD Adopts IBM Maximo to Support Smart Asset Handover
KAFD deployed IBM Maximo and developed a proprietary Transition Management Application registered with SAIP to coordinate asset handovers across its 95 buildings.

Athar Festival 2026 Unveils Fourth Edition Agenda and Speaker Lineup in Riyadh
Athar Festival 2026 will bring over 200 speakers to Riyadh this November, presenting four specialized content streams and industry training programs.

OpenClaw 2.0 Launches with Rebuilt Browser App and Multiplayer Workspaces
OpenClaw 2.0 launches with over 16,000 pull requests, featuring a rebuilt browser interface, simplified installation, and multiplayer team workspaces.

Adobe CEO Highlights Artificial Intelligence and Digital Creativity at LEAP26
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen discussed how artificial intelligence shapes digital creativity and modern enterprise software during his keynote address at LEAP26.

National Auto Award Launches Digital Platform Documenting 14 Years of Automotive Sector Milestones
The National Auto Award launched a digital archive documenting 14 years of Saudi automotive achievements ahead of its 14th edition in Jeddah.

Bluesky Introduces Algorithmic Opt-Out Setting to Limit Viral Discovery
Bluesky launched an algorithmic opt-out setting that stops public posts from appearing in the Discover feed, helping users manage content visibility.

Sony Music and Warner Chappell File Major Copyright Lawsuit Against Anthropic
Sony Music and Warner Chappell have sued Anthropic over alleged copyright infringement in training its Claude AI model, seeking significant statutory damages.
