Artificial Intelligence
Saudi Central Bank Raises US Investments 61% to Focus on AI
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.
AI Reshapes Cybersecurity Threats and Attack Methods
A new report details how hackers use artificial intelligence to develop advanced attack tactics and exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities.
Cisco Outlines Need for New AI Cyber Defense Playbook as Threat Windows Shrink
Cisco urges organizations to adopt continuous security models as artificial intelligence reduces the time attackers need to exploit software vulnerabilities.
Five Common Mistakes Organisations Make When Scaling AI
Middle East organisations face significant challenges when scaling AI. Discover the five common data mistakes businesses make and how to avoid them.
IBM Report: Cost of Data Breaches in Middle East Reaches $8 Million
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.
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Kaspersky Report Highlights H1 2026 Cyber Threat Trends in Saudi Arabia
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 Receives Dubai AI Seal Tier E Certification
Help AG has been awarded the Dubai AI Seal Tier E certification, validating its secure artificial intelligence and cybersecurity operations.
Moonshot AI Launches Kimi K3 Model to Challenge US Dominance
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 Organizations Urged to Focus on Practical AI in Physical Security
Genetec highlights the need for Saudi organizations to focus on practical and responsible AI applications in physical security. The recommendation comes as security budgets and cloud adoption rise in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia Launches AI-Powered Insights Tool for National Data Analysis
Saudi Arabia has launched the AI-powered Insights tool to simplify national data analysis and support decision-making across government entities.
GCC Asset Management Reaches $2.7 Trillion as AI Reshapes Competition
The GCC asset management sector reached $2.7 trillion in 2025. Discover how artificial intelligence and retail investors are reshaping regional competition.
Microsoft Integrates AI to Expand Monthly Security Updates
Microsoft is incorporating artificial intelligence into its update process to identify vulnerabilities earlier and deliver more security fixes for Windows 11.
Saudi Youth Explore Space and AI at Jeddah Innovation Challenge
Saudi youth gathered at the Jeddah Innovation Challenge to explore space and AI technologies, highlighting the Kingdom’s commitment to developing young tech talent.
Microsoft Frontier Company – $2.5B AI Unit Launched
Microsoft has launched a new business division with a $2.5 billion investment and 6,000 engineers to help enterprise clients scale AI systems.
The AI Infrastructure Race Is Reshaping Chips, Pricing and Policy
A lifted export ban, a cheaper agent model, and rising chip prices reveal the same story: AI is becoming physical infrastructure.
Mawhiba Training Program Launches with Huawei in China
The first joint Mawhiba training program with Huawei has launched in Shenzhen, China, to train Saudi university students in advanced artificial intelligence.
Qualcomm Forecasts Commercial 6G Device Shipments to Begin in 2029
Qualcomm expects pre-commercial 6G hardware by 2028, with commercial shipments starting in 2029 to enable native artificial intelligence integration.
DeepFest 2026 Returns to Riyadh as Saudi Arabia Marks Year of Artificial Intelligence
DeepFest 2026 returns to Riyadh from August 31 to September 3, co-located with LEAP 2026, to showcase real-world artificial intelligence deployments.
Pinterest Signs $4 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Agreement with AWS to Accelerate AI Search
Pinterest has committed $4 billion to Amazon Web Services through 2031 to enhance its AI-driven visual search capabilities for 600 million users.
Ajman Transport Authority Partners with e& to Deploy AI Solutions
Ajman Transport Authority has partnered with e& to integrate agentic AI and smart route planning solutions into its transit network.
Apple AI Features Debuted at WWDC 2026 Following Delays
Apple introduced its new AI features at WWDC 2026, aiming to close the gap with competitors after a series of development delays and legal settlements.
Apple Foundational Models Power Siri Instead of Gemini
Technical details clarify that Siri is powered directly by Apple’s own models, using Google’s Gemini technology only as an underlying base.