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National Center for Security Operations Presents Smart Security Camera System at LEAP 2026
The National Center for Security Operations presented its smart security camera system and field response technologies at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

Google Introduces Gemini 3.8 Flash and Cyber Security Variant
Google has announced Gemini 3.8 Flash and a specialized Cyber edition, bringing updated reasoning and automated security patching capabilities.

Google Releases Gemini 3.8 Flash with Enhanced Coding at Previous Low Pricing
Google launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, delivering upgraded coding and multi-step reasoning at the same low cost and speed as its predecessor.

Marafiq and IBM Partner to Modernize Enterprise Service Delivery on ServiceNow Platform
Marafiq and IBM have announced a collaboration to modernize enterprise service delivery using the ServiceNow AI platform announced at LEAP 2026.

Aramco Digital and ServiceNow Sign AI Transformation Deal
Aramco Digital and ServiceNow have signed a collaboration agreement to standardise enterprise workflows across 50 countries using AI technologies.

Naseej Innovation Lab Showcases Knowledge to Market Model at LEAP 2026
Naseej Innovation Lab showcased its knowledge-to-market model at LEAP 2026, presenting methods to transform research and AI into scalable commercial software.

Civil Defense Showcases Early Warning and Safety Platforms at LEAP 2026
Saudi Civil Defense showcased its National Early Warning Platform and the Salamah digital portal during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Zain Launch Mosque Management System
Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Zain have launched an electronic system to manage administrative operations for over 85,000 mosques nationwide.

Amazon Confirms $5.3B Cloud and AI Expansion in Saudi Arabia
Amazon confirms its $5.3 billion cloud region in Saudi Arabia is on track for December 2026, featuring three availability zones and expanded AI programs.

MIS and Humain Expand AI Data Center Capacity to 250 MW in Saudi Arabia
MIS and Humain partner at LEAP 2026 to build 250 MW AI data center capacity in Saudi Arabia alongside new cloud expansions with AWS and Together Compute.

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.

Saudi MCIT, DCO, and AMD Launch Open AI Developer Platform at LEAP 2026
Saudi MCIT, DCO, and AMD have introduced an open developer ecosystem at LEAP 2026 to provide engineers with AI tools and training programs.

AWS to Launch First Cloud Infrastructure Region in Saudi Arabia by December 2026
AWS will launch its first cloud infrastructure region in Saudi Arabia by December 2026, backing a $5.3 billion investment and a 50MW AI Zone with HUMAIN.
