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Mastercard and QNB Process First International Card Transaction in Syria in 15 Years
Mastercard and QNB Group completed Syria’s first international card transaction in 15 years following system reconnection.
stc Group Showcases Digital Solutions Across Key Sectors as Strategic Partner at LEAP 2026
stc group serves as strategic partner at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, presenting digital infrastructure and platforms for logistics, tourism, sports, and construction.
Microsoft Unveils Xbox Disc-to-Digital Feature for Physical Games
Microsoft announced an Xbox feature enabling players to convert physical game discs into digital licenses for supported Xbox One and Series X titles.
AI Industry Briefing: Tech Leaders Coordinate Cyber Defense and Model Standards
Major AI firms including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google align on cyber defense measures while deploying new agent tools and hardware standards.
Anthropic Adds Built-in Browser to Cowork for Autonomous Web Tasks
Anthropic introduces a built-in browser in Cowork, enabling Claude to open websites, fill online forms, and complete multi-step tasks autonomously.
Nvidia Agrees to Acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion
Nvidia agreed to acquire open-source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, expanding its position in developer tools and model hosting.
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Saudi Industrial Fintech Financing Surges 130% to SR541 Million in H1 2026
Saudi industrial fintech financing climbed 130% to SR541 million in H1 2026 as the number of active digital lenders expanded from three to seven.
Veeam Showcases Data Resilience and AI Protection at LEAP 2026
Veeam returns to LEAP 2026 in Riyadh to showcase cyber recovery, Microsoft 365 protection, and AI data governance solutions under Saudi Vision 2030.
Apple Schedules September 9 Event Featuring First Foldable Device and iPhone 18 Pro
Apple has scheduled its September 9 event to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro line and its first foldable phone under new CEO John Ternus.
Google Updates Gemini Audio Transcription With Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Model
Google introduced Gemini 3.5 Transcribe to improve audio transcription with automatic filler word removal, specialized vocabulary support, and 85 language options.
CST Publishes Saudi Internet 2025 Report on Digital Public Services
The Saudi Internet 2025 report reveals download statistics for official public applications across the Kingdom, highlighting citizen adoption.
Daily AI Roundup Covers Qwen3.8 Architecture and Agent Integrations
The latest updates cover Qwen3.8-Flash-Next architecture, ClaudeDevs Admin API tools, and new Grok voice agent integrations in LiveKit.
Hyundai Launches Regional Campaign Focusing on Vehicle Ownership Costs
Hyundai Motor Middle East & Africa has launched a campaign focusing on total ownership expenses, covering maintenance, fuel economy, and resale value.
Tencent Cloud Partners with TruKKer in Saudi Arabia Ahead of LEAP 2026
TruKKer will migrate its digital freight platform to Tencent Cloud’s Saudi data centers and deploy CodeBuddy AI tools ahead of LEAP 2026.
Google Cloud Launches Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services for Banking and Capital Markets
Google Cloud has launched Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services, offering specialized AI agents and 13 market data connectors for global banking.
ChatGPT Work Adds Website Login Feature for Paid Users on Web and Mobile
OpenAI rolled out a website login feature for ChatGPT Work across web and mobile for Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers to automate routine tasks.
Daily AI Roundup: New Local Models, Hardware Accelerators, and Web Standards
Today’s AI roundup highlights Perplexity’s on-device model, Cerebras CS-4 hardware, new agent connectors, and OpenAI’s WebMCP open web standard.
Instagram Launches First Draft Feature to Automate Reels Editing
Instagram rolled out First Draft on iOS, an editing tool that automatically trims pauses from Reels clips in under 10 seconds.
Google Rolls Out Android 17 Motion Assist to Prevent Vehicle Motion Sickness
Google is deploying Android 17 Motion Assist to reduce car sickness by displaying synchronized motion dots on Pixel screens.
NVIDIA System Scores 100% on ARC-AGI-3 Benchmark
NVIDIA’s CUDA-optimized system achieves a perfect score on the ARC-AGI-3 benchmark, solving all 25 public games and 183 levels.
Anthropic Launches Claude Academy Offering Free AI Courses for Developers
Anthropic has launched Claude Academy, offering free artificial intelligence courses and open tutorials for beginners and advanced developers.
Security Alert Warns of Fake Gmail Badge Used in Phishing Campaign
A security alert warns that a fraudulent Gmail badge is being used in an unconfirmed phishing campaign referencing OpenAI branding.