Nour Elotaiby, Author at Saudishopper

Ten Specialized Academies Present Tech Programs at LEAP26

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 26, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Education & Training

Ten specialized academies participate in LEAP26 under the Future Skills pavilion to showcase training programs in artificial intelligence and technology.

Absher Platform Processes Over 50 Million Transactions in July

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 25, 2026 | Apps & Software, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

Saudi Arabia’s Absher platform processed over 50.8 million electronic transactions in July 2026, including 47.8 million for individuals and 2.9 million for businesses.

Pebble Time 2 Smartwatch Debuts with E-Paper Screen and 21-Day Battery

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 25, 2026 | Apps & Software, Mobile Devices, Smart Devices

Pebble Time 2 arrives with an e-paper color screen, physical buttons, and up to 21 days of battery life for $225.

Twin1 AI Secures $20 Million in Seed Funding Co-Led by Aramco Ventures

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 25, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

Twin1 AI has raised $20 million in a seed round co-led by Aramco Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Tribeca Venture Partners to scale enterprise AI twins.

WhatsApp Upgrades Security With Alphanumeric Passwords and Multiple Passkeys

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 25, 2026 | Apps & Software, Cybersecurity, Mobile Devices

WhatsApp upgraded its account security settings by adding alphanumeric password support for two-step verification and multi-device passkey options.

SDAIA Academy Opens Registration for September AI and Data Programs

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 25, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Education & Training

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

Saudi Arabia and France Deepen Tech Cooperation With Strategic AI and Infrastructure Agreements

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 25, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Gaming & Entertainment

Saudi Arabia and France signed major agreements in Paris covering artificial intelligence, quantum computing, Riyadh Metro expansion, and international investments.

Mawhiba Opens Registration for 2026 World Robot Olympiad in Saudi Arabia

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 24, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Education & Training, Smart Devices

Mawhiba has opened registration for the 2026 World Robot Olympiad, inviting Saudi youth aged 8 to 22 to compete under the theme Robotics and Culture.

Tuwaiq Academy and Google for Education Launch ALBUS Initiative in Saudi Arabia

Posted by Nour Elotaiby | Aug 24, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Computers & Laptops, Education & Training

Tuwaiq Academy and Google for Education launched the ALBUS initiative to integrate AI and Chromebooks across 10 technical schools for gifted students in Saudi Arabia.