Artificial Intelligence

SDAIA Academy has opened registration for its September training bootcamps in data science and artificial intelligence.

Saudi Arabia and France signed major agreements in Paris covering artificial intelligence, quantum computing, Riyadh Metro expansion, and international investments.

SDAIA will serve as strategic sponsor for LEAP 2026 and principal partner for DeepFest in Riyadh, showcasing national data initiatives and AI solutions.

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Saudi Minister Eng. Abdullah Alswaha met Sony Group CEO Hiroki Totoki in Paris to discuss AI tools for digital creators.

Saudi Communications Minister Abdullah Al-Sawaha met with Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot in France to discuss artificial intelligence tools in video game production.

Saudi organizations expanded AI spending by 124% year-on-year, though operational and data governance gaps remain critical barriers to scaling value.

SDAIA Academy has trained more than 500 specialists in modern data engineering, lakehouse architectures, and advanced artificial intelligence applications.

Meta launched a dedicated Mac desktop app for its AI assistant, introducing window sharing, system-wide dictation, and business analytics integration.

A World Bank study highlights Saudi Arabia’s data integration model across 60 government bodies and ranks the Kingdom among the top 10 for AI investment.

SDAIA Academy has qualified over 500 specialists in advanced data engineering to support national digital transformation and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Saudi EdTech startup AILA has secured $3 million in seed funding led by Rua Growth Fund to expand its AI learning software across the region.

The Saudi Central Bank increased its US investments by 61.4% to $7.63 billion in Q2 2026, focusing heavily on artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks.

A new report details how hackers use artificial intelligence to develop advanced attack tactics and exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities.

Middle East organisations face significant challenges when scaling AI. Discover the five common data mistakes businesses make and how to avoid them.

A new IBM study reveals that the average cost of data breaches in the Middle East has reached $8 million, with AI-powered attacks on the rise.

Kaspersky’s H1 2026 report reveals 5.4 million blocked attacks in Saudi Arabia and highlights the growing role of AI in malware development.

Help AG has been awarded the Dubai AI Seal Tier E certification, validating its secure artificial intelligence and cybersecurity operations.

Moonshot AI has launched its Kimi K3 model with 2.8 trillion parameters, intensifying the global technology competition between China and the United States.

Saudi Arabia has launched the AI-powered Insights tool to simplify national data analysis and support decision-making across government entities.

Microsoft is incorporating artificial intelligence into its update process to identify vulnerabilities earlier and deliver more security fixes for Windows 11.

Saudi youth gathered at the Jeddah Innovation Challenge to explore space and AI technologies, highlighting the Kingdom’s commitment to developing young tech talent.