Artificial Intelligence

Global Logistics Leaders Brace for Volatility in 2026 with AI and Supply Chain Redesign
Global logistics leaders prepare for 2026 volatility with AI adoption reaching 98% and supply chain restructuring continuing across industries.

Al-Swaha: Trust, Technology, and Talent Are Pillars of Digital Future in Digital Cooperation Organization
Saudi Minister Al-Swaha emphasizes trust, technology, and talent as foundations for inclusive digital future at Digital Cooperation Organization assembly.

Robin and AUC Join Forces to Develop Egypt’s Data Science Talent Pipeline
Robin and The American University in Cairo sign MoU to develop Egypt’s next generation of data science and AI talent through comprehensive academic and industry collaboration.

Saudi Water Authority and IBM Launch AI-Powered H2O Platform to Transform Water Management
Saudi Water Authority partners with IBM to launch the AI-powered H2O Platform, transforming water management across the Kingdom with advanced generative AI and hybrid cloud technologies.

LG CES 2026 Unveils AI-Powered Home Robot and Revolutionary Smart Living Solutions
LG Electronics unveiled its Affectionate Intelligence vision at CES 2026, featuring the CLOiD home robot, award-winning mobility solutions, and AI-powered appliances that transform daily living.

LG Electronics Unveils AI in Action Strategy with CLOiD Home Robot and Next-Gen OLED TVs
LG Electronics unveils its AI in Action strategy featuring the CLOiD home robot, ultra-slim OLED evo W6 TV, and conversational AI appliances at World Premiere 2026.

SDAIA Launches Second Edition of National Professional Standards Framework for Data and AI at ICAN 2026
SDAIA unveils the second edition of its National Professional Standards Framework for Data and AI at ICAN 2026, establishing unified professional standards to support Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.

BanmeGo T6: Chinese Brand Launches LEGO-Style Driverless Delivery Robot in Shanghai
Chinese brand BanmeGo debuts its first intelligent delivery robot, the T6, in Shanghai with a revolutionary LEGO-style modular approach designed for the embodied intelligence era.

SDAIA Launches Second Edition of National Academic Framework for Data and AI Programs at ICAN 2026
SDAIA unveils the second edition of its National Academic Framework for Data and AI programs at ICAN 2026, establishing unified standards for higher education excellence.

SDAIA and King Saud University Launch Data and AI Excellence Center
SDAIA and King Saud University launch the Data and AI Excellence Center (DAICE) to prepare specialized national cadres and bridge the gap between academia and industry needs.

SDAIA Launches Athka X Platform for AI and Data Capacity Building at ICAN 2026
SDAIA unveils Athka X, Saudi Arabia’s first national platform for AI and data training, during ICAN 2026 conference with partnerships from Microsoft, IBM, and leading global tech firms.

Saudi Arabia CEOs Show 94% Confidence in Economic Growth Driven by Vision 2030
PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey reveals 94% of Saudi Arabia CEOs are confident in economic growth, with strong focus on AI adoption and strategic acquisitions under Vision 2030.

Oracle Launches Global AI World Tour from Riyadh, Reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s AI Leadership
Oracle launches its global AI World Tour 2026 from Riyadh, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a leading AI economy and supporting Vision 2030 objectives.

Human Capacity Development Program Enhances Knowledge Content at ICAN 2026 Conference on Artificial Intelligence
Human Capacity Development Program partners with SDAIA to enhance knowledge content at ICAN 2026, the international conference on AI and data capacity building in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia Launches SMAI2 Initiative to Empower 11 Ministries in AI and Data
Saudi Arabia launches SMAI2 Initiative involving 11 ministries to empower government workforce with AI and data capabilities, building on the success of SMAI1 which trained over 1.1 million citizens.

Global Tech Giants Lead AI Capacity Building Workshops at ICAN 2026 Conference in Riyadh
Global tech giants including Amazon, IBM, and PWC led specialized AI workshops at ICAN 2026 in Riyadh, focusing on capacity building, agentic AI, and national talent development.

MBZUAI Launches K2 Think V2 as UAE’s Fully Sovereign Next-Generation AI Reasoning System
MBZUAI launches K2 Think V2, a 70-billion parameter AI reasoning system representing UAE’s first fully sovereign, open-source next-generation reasoning platform with complete transparency.

EY Studio+ Launches in MENA to Transform Customer Experience with AI
EY launches Studio+ in MENA with plans to grow team by 500% by 2030, combining AI-powered technology and human-centered design to transform customer experiences across the region.

Amplifai Health Selected for World Economic Forum’s MINDS Programme for AI Healthcare Innovation
Amplifai Health joins World Economic Forum’s MINDS programme for advancing AI-powered thermal imaging in diabetic foot screening, achieving 80% cost reduction in Saudi Arabia.

Cisco 360 Partner Program Launches to Accelerate AI Transformation for Businesses
Cisco launches its new 360 Partner Program after 15 months of co-design, offering partners clearer incentives and tools to deliver AI-ready solutions to customers.

IBM Enterprise Advantage Launches to Scale Agentic AI for Businesses
IBM launches Enterprise Advantage, a first-of-its-kind consulting service that helps businesses build and scale their own AI platforms using proven tools and expertise.

Huawei: Automation, Digitalization, and AI Drive Power Grid Modernization
Huawei highlights automation, digitalization, and AI as key drivers for power grid modernization at Mobile World Congress, addressing global energy challenges.
