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Magna AI and VAST Data team up on Saudi sovereign AI infrastructure

The collaboration, formalised at LEAP 2026, targets government and enterprise AI factory deployments aligned with Saudi data-residency rules.
The collaboration, formalised at LEAP 2026, targets government and enterprise AI factory deployments aligned with Saudi data-residency rules.
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Enterprise Software
AI & ML

greytHR brings agentic AI assistant NAVOS to Middle East market

greytHR has launched its NAVOS agentic AI capability across the Middle East, letting HR teams execute workflows via natural-language commands.
greytHR has launched its NAVOS agentic AI capability across the Middle East, letting HR teams execute workflows via natural-language commands.
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AI & ML
Cloud Infrastructure
Enterprise Software

HPE and Intel launch Saudi AI initiative at LEAP 2026

HPE, Intel and Saudi Arabia's MCIT have unveiled a joint programme to build locally developed AI solutions in support of Vision 2030.
HPE, Intel and Saudi Arabia's MCIT have unveiled a joint programme to build locally developed AI solutions in support of Vision 2030.
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Cybersecurity
AI & ML

Criminal IP names Reconn as MEA distributor for threat intel and ASM

AI SPERA's Criminal IP platform will reach Middle East and Africa markets through Dubai-based distributor Reconn, targeting SOC teams and MSSPs.
AI SPERA's Criminal IP platform will reach Middle East and Africa markets through Dubai-based distributor Reconn, targeting SOC teams and MSSPs.
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AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Nokia opens first Saudi Arabia R&D centre for AI network automation

Nokia has inaugurated a Riyadh research centre focused on AI-driven network automation, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 with local talent development and exportable
Nokia has inaugurated a Riyadh research centre focused on AI-driven network automation, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 with local talent development and exportable
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AI & ML

EY: the AI pilots that stall were never built to scale

EY's MENA technology leader Mazen Baroudi on why AI pilots stop short of production, what clients can actually measure, and where governance breaks down.

Enterprise AI has reached the point where the interesting question is no longer whether a model works, but whether anything downstream of it does. Across the Middle East and North Africa most large organisations now have pilots running.

Rowen Brooks  · 
AI & ML
Semiconductors
Data Centres

AMD and HUMAIN launch turnkey "AI in a Box" for Saudi enterprises

The $10bn AMD-HUMAIN partnership has released a pre-configured AI compute bundle targeting Saudi businesses beginning their AI deployments.
The $10bn AMD-HUMAIN partnership has released a pre-configured AI compute bundle targeting Saudi businesses beginning their AI deployments.
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AI & ML
Semiconductors
Data Centres

AMD and Cisco go live in Saudi Arabia with HUMAIN AI platform

AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs and Cisco Silicon One networking are now serving production workloads in Saudi Arabia under a joint venture targeting 1 GW by
AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs and Cisco Silicon One networking are now serving production workloads in Saudi Arabia under a joint venture targeting 1 GW by
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
Cloud Infrastructure
AI & ML
Data Centres

AWS to open Saudi Arabia cloud region by December 2026

AWS confirmed its first Saudi Arabia cloud region will go live by December 2026, backed by a $5.3bn infrastructure investment and a 50MW AI
AWS confirmed its first Saudi Arabia cloud region will go live by December 2026, backed by a $5.3bn infrastructure investment and a 50MW AI
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AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Cloud Infrastructure

HUMAIN and Applied Intuition to build Saudi autonomous truck network

The two companies plan to deploy thousands of Level 4 autonomous trucks across Saudi logistics corridors by 2030, starting with freight.
The two companies plan to deploy thousands of Level 4 autonomous trucks across Saudi logistics corridors by 2030, starting with freight.
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AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Semiconductors

HUMAIN and KORA partner to build AI-native Linux OS for enterprise

Saudi PIF-backed HUMAIN and Silicon Valley startup KORA Systems will co-develop HUMAIN OS, an AI-native Linux platform targeting enterprise availability in 2027.
Saudi PIF-backed HUMAIN and Silicon Valley startup KORA Systems will co-develop HUMAIN OS, an AI-native Linux platform targeting enterprise availability in 2027.
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AI & ML
Cloud Infrastructure
Enterprise Software

HUMAIN and MinIO partner to build AI data fabric for Saudi Arabia

Saudi PIF-backed AI company HUMAIN has named MinIO as its data and memory foundation partner, co-developing an AI-native unified data platform called
Saudi PIF-backed AI company HUMAIN has named MinIO as its data and memory foundation partner, co-developing an AI-native unified data platform called
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Cloud Infrastructure

Microsoft and HUMAIN launch AI productivity bundle for MEA enterprises

The two companies plan to bundle HUMAIN ONE with Microsoft 365 Copilot on Azure, targeting one million enterprise users across the Middle East and Africa.
The two companies plan to bundle HUMAIN ONE with Microsoft 365 Copilot on Azure, targeting one million enterprise users across the Middle East and Africa.
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Semiconductors
Enterprise Software
Datatech

Lenovo unveils first Saudi-manufactured laptop at LEAP 2026

Lenovo has produced its first laptop in Riyadh, with mass production due late 2026 as part of its ALAT partnership and Vision 2030 alignment.
Lenovo has produced its first laptop in Riyadh, with mass production due late 2026 as part of its ALAT partnership and Vision 2030 alignment.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
AI & ML
Semiconductors
Data Centres

AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN bring MI355X GPU cluster live in Saudi Arabia

The three-way joint venture has activated production AI compute in the Kingdom, with up to 1 GW of capacity targeted by 2030.
The three-way joint venture has activated production AI compute in the Kingdom, with up to 1 GW of capacity targeted by 2030.
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Cloud Infrastructure
Data Centres
Semiconductors

LEAP 2026 opens with Amazon and Nvidia projects trailed for day one

Saudi Arabia says it has exported more than 3,000 locally built servers, as the Kingdom reframes itself from data centre customer to infrastructure producer.
Saudi Arabia says it has exported more than 3,000 locally built servers, as the Kingdom reframes itself from data centre customer to infrastructure producer.
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AI & ML
Semiconductors

Maris-Tech wins $280,000 Peridot Night order for terrain surveillance

The Nasdaq-listed Israeli edge-AI firm said the order covers its compact thermal and day-vision system for terrain dominance and border surveillance use
The Nasdaq-listed Israeli edge-AI firm said the order covers its compact thermal and day-vision system for terrain dominance and border surveillance use
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Semiconductors
Enterprise Software
Data Centres

HPE launches Gen12 'Saudi Made' ProLiant servers with Intel Xeon 6

HPE has expanded its locally produced server portfolio in Saudi Arabia with ProLiant Compute Gen12 models built at the alfanar facility in Riyadh.
HPE has expanded its locally produced server portfolio in Saudi Arabia with ProLiant Compute Gen12 models built at the alfanar facility in Riyadh.
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AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Lenovo names Dr. Rabeah Alzaidy to head Saudi Arabia R&D

Lenovo has appointed an AI researcher and former HUMAIN and Lucid Motors executive to lead its R&D operations in the Kingdom.
Lenovo has appointed an AI researcher and former HUMAIN and Lucid Motors executive to lead its R&D operations in the Kingdom.
The Datatech Times Editorial Team  · 
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Stellaria raises AED 25m seed round to scale geospatial AI platform

The UAE-based geospatial intelligence company closed the angel-backed round at an AED 420m valuation to expand its Stella AI platform internationally.
The UAE-based geospatial intelligence company closed the angel-backed round at an AED 420m valuation to expand its Stella AI platform internationally.
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