Artificial Intelligence

DXC Technology has appeared on the Forbes 2026 Best Management Consulting Firms list for the fourth consecutive year. The company recently launched AdvisoryX and the Xponential AI framework to help organizations scale responsible AI adoption.

Alibaba is planning a major restructuring to prioritize artificial intelligence and improve profitability, according to a Bloomberg report from March 16, 2026.

Dahua Technology showcased AI-powered smart transportation systems at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026, including the Xinghan 2.0 large AI model and VRF2.0 radar-video fusion technology for improved road safety and traffic management.

Nvidia is preparing to launch an open-source platform for AI agents, according to sources familiar with the company’s plans. The move extends Nvidia’s strategy beyond hardware into AI software infrastructure.

A Sydney tech entrepreneur used ChatGPT and AI tools to design an mRNA cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie, whose tumours shrank by half. Researchers say the approach could inform future human cancer treatments.

IATA’s March 2026 report shows air cargo enabled $157 billion in pre-tariff US imports in Q1 2025 and transported over two-thirds of global AI-related goods during the year.

Huawei hosted the fourth Digital Economy Development Forum at MWC Barcelona 2026, gathering nearly 100 experts to discuss AI’s role in reshaping the global digital economy.

Omnix International received the Dubai AI Seal from the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence on March 5, 2026. The recognition validates the company’s AI delivery capabilities across government and enterprise sectors.

Sandisk has launched an updated portable SSD portfolio featuring speeds up to 4,000MB/s to support AI-generated content and professional 12K video workflows.

SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi met Indian PM Narendra Modi at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi to discuss expanding AI and data cooperation between Saudi Arabia and India.

SDAIA President Abdullah Al-Ghamdi outlined Saudi Arabia’s three-pillar AI strategy at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, citing over 1.2 million trainees reached through the Samai initiative.

Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA participated in the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, joining delegates from over 70 countries to advance global AI cooperation and ethical AI governance.

The Saudi Data and AI Authority is deploying AI and data technologies across the Kingdom’s ports and holy sites during Ramadan 2026 to support Umrah performers. The Tawakkalna app and crowd management algorithms are central to this effort.

Dell Technologies and Ooredoo signed an MoU to deliver AI-as-a-Service through Ooredoo’s Sovereign AI Cloud in Qatar, providing organizations with secure and scalable AI capabilities.

HUMAIN invested $3 billion in xAI’s Series E funding round before SpaceX’s acquisition, becoming a key minority shareholder with equity converted to SpaceX shares.

Dell Technologies and Ooredoo signed an MoU to deliver AI-as-a-Service through Ooredoo’s Sovereign AI Cloud in Qatar, providing secure and scalable AI capabilities.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs introduces AI-powered robots to serve participants in the 27th King Salman Quran Competition, offering multilingual support in over 95 languages.

Artprice AI drives 12% art market recovery with revolutionary vertical intelligence, Google Gemini audit validation, and strategic Perplexity partnership positioning dominance through 2030.

Saudi Aramco and Microsoft sign strategic MoU to accelerate AI adoption in the industrial sector, enhance digital capabilities, and develop workforce skills across Saudi Arabia.

Ministry of Interior’s Competency Empowerment Center unveils AI-powered competency assessment solution at World Defense Show 2026, enabling personalized employee development plans.

Saudi organizations must evolve from reactive security models to Autonomous SecOps as AI-driven attacks outpace human response capabilities across critical sectors.

Luma AI announces Riyadh office opening and strategic partnership with Publicis Groupe Middle East to accelerate Arabic-native AI development and transform creative communications across MENA.