Nour Elotaiby, Author at Saudishopper

Saudi Artificial Intelligence Team Wins Three International Awards at IOAI 2026

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 9, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Education & Training

The Saudi artificial intelligence team won three international awards at the IOAI 2026 in Astana, raising the Kingdom’s total tally to seven medals.

Dr. Al-Sayel Elected Co-Chair of UN-GGIM Committee

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 9, 2026 | Economy & Business, Education & Training

Dr. Mohammed bin Yahya Al-Sayel has been elected Co-Chair of the UN Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management in New York.

SDAIA Opens Registration for AI Professional Badges

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 4, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Education & Training

SDAIA has opened registration for its AI Professional Badges program, offering specialized tracks for AI engineers and data scientists in Saudi Arabia.

China Warns of Retaliation Over Proposed US AI Sanctions

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Jul 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

China has warned of necessary measures to protect its interests following US threats of sanctions against Chinese AI companies over model distillation allegations.

Zain Saudi Arabia Reports 5.3 Billion Riyals Revenue for H1 2026

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Jul 28, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Zain Saudi Arabia announced its H1 2026 financial results, recording 5.3 billion riyals in revenue and an 84 percent increase in net profit.

Google AI Overviews Now Appear in 43% of Global Searches

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Jul 27, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business

New data shows Google AI Overviews are rapidly becoming the default search experience, appearing in 43% of queries globally.

Saudi Arabia Integrates AI and Esports into School Student Activities

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Jul 23, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Education & Training, Gaming & Entertainment

Saudi Arabia has officially integrated AI, cybersecurity, and esports into school student activities for the academic year 1448 AH to develop digital skills.

Saudi Arabia Integrates AI Literacy into National Strategy to Support Vision 2030 Goals

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Jul 23, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Education & Training

Saudi Arabia is embedding AI literacy into its national strategy to support economic growth and Vision 2030 goals, according to a new report by Coursera.

WhatsApp Username Feature Raises Security Concerns in Somalia and India

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Jul 23, 2026 | Apps & Software, Cybersecurity, Social Media

The upcoming WhatsApp username feature has sparked security worries in Somalia and India over potential difficulties in tracking cybercriminals and militants.

Moonshot AI Launches Kimi K3 Model to Challenge US Dominance

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Jul 20, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Computers & Laptops

Moonshot AI has launched its Kimi K3 model with 2.8 trillion parameters, intensifying the global technology competition between China and the United States.