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SDAIA and Etihad Atheeb signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to cooperate on developing and standardizing AI-powered telecommunication services.

Deepfest26 forum in Riyadh outlined Saudi Arabia’s AI-First strategy, emphasizing enterprise value, human-centered governance, and digital infrastructure.

Tawakkalna processed 4.4 billion monthly transactions with 13.3 million active users over six months, officials announced at LEAP 26 in Riyadh.

SDAIA introduced two new regulatory sandbox tracks at LEAP 2026 focused on personal data protection and government data monetization models.

Saudi Digital Exhibition revealed new government platforms, AI services, and cloud migrations during day two of the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh.

LEAP 2026 Day Two highlighted digital government integration through Tawakkalna and practical AI applications across robotics and healthcare.

Riyadh will host the UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics from September 14 to 17, 2026, bringing delegates from 194 countries.

AliExpress launched its Back-to-School campaign running August 17-26, 2026, offering AI laptops, translation pens, and voice recorders for Saudi students.

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

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

SDAIA emphasized the importance of continuous risk management to support responsible AI deployment during Saudi Arabia’s Year of AI initiatives.

SDAIA honored GAMI for distinguished data management compliance and governance standards, reflecting commitment to international data handling practices.

Saudi Arabia will host the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI in Riyadh from September 14 to 17, 2026, gathering global tech ministers and leaders.

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

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 hosted an open forum in Riyadh to discuss the growing role of generative AI in creative content and artistic production.

The Saudi Ministry of Education has announced updates to 22 school subjects and the integration of 50 AI units for the upcoming academic year.

Artificial intelligence is opening new growth avenues for Saudi enterprises, helping small and medium-sized businesses improve operational efficiency.

SDAIA has launched the Ebram platform to provide secure digital signature and seal services for Saudi government entities.

Riyadh will host the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence from September 14 to 17, 2026, bringing together global tech leaders.

The Cultural Development Fund has launched a new funding track offering up to SAR500,000 for cultural projects adopting artificial intelligence.

SDAIA has launched the Ibram platform to enable secure digital signatures and seals for over 87 Saudi government entities.