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GPT-6 Astra Arrives as Developer Platforms and AI Agent Benchmarks Expand
OpenAI rolled out GPT-6 Astra alongside major tool updates from GitHub, Replit, and Fal, while new agent evaluation benchmarks were published.

Daily AI Roundup: OpenAI Research Gains, GPT 6 Astra Vision Scores, and Nvidia Compute Scale
Today’s AI roundup reviews OpenAI recursive research gains, GPT 6 Astra vision benchmarks, Claude Fable 5.1 arena wins, and Nvidia GPU expansions.

Huawei Unveils Agentic AI Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions at LEAP 2026
Huawei introduced its Agentic AI infrastructure and cloud disaster recovery systems at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, detailing implementations across enterprise sectors.

HONOR Unveils Portable Projector Air Pro With Native 1080P and Built-In Netflix
HONOR has released the HONOR CHOICE Projector Air Pro in Saudi Arabia, offering native 1080P resolution, licensed Netflix, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.

Uber Named Official Ride-Hailing Partner for Six Flags and Aquarabia in Qiddiya City
Uber has been named the official exclusive ride-hailing partner for Six Flags and Aquarabia Qiddiya City, providing dedicated visitor pickup locations.

Panasonic Unveils AW-UE200 and AW-UER200 Series PTZ Cameras With Global Shutter Sensors
Panasonic announced the AW-UE200 and AW-UER200 series PTZ cameras, featuring global shutter MOS sensors, 22x optical zoom, and SMPTE ST 2110 integration.

PayTabs Group Acquires Amazon Payment Services MENA Operations for Over $100 Million
PayTabs Group agrees to acquire Amazon Payment Services MENA operations in a deal valued above $100 million, processing over SAR 150 billion annually.

Al Majdouie DEEPAL Serves as Official Transport Partner at LEAP 2026, Debuting DEEPAL S09 in Saudi Arabia
Al Majdouie DEEPAL served as the official transportation provider at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, providing transport fleets and launching the six-seater DEEPAL S09 SUV.

Dell Technologies and Armada Partner on Edge Data Centers in Saudi Arabia
Dell Technologies and Armada signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to deliver containerized mobile and edge data center infrastructure across Saudi Arabia.

Huawei Retains Global Wrist-Worn Device Market Leadership in H1 2026
Huawei secured over 20% global market share in wrist-worn devices during H1 2026 according to IDC, driven by updates across its Watch and Fit series.

Salam Concludes LEAP 2026 Participation with 29 Strategic Technology Partnerships
Salam concluded its participation at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, signing 29 strategic partnerships spanning cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

CEER and Salam Sign SAR 22.5 Million Connectivity Agreement at LEAP 2026
Salam signed a SAR 22.5 million contract with CEER at LEAP 2026 to deliver DWDM fiber connectivity for national electric vehicle manufacturing.

Webook.com Launches Tour Package Visa Integration for Seven Countries
Webook.com has launched the tour package visa service for travelers from seven countries, bundling flights, hotels, and entry permits in one booking.

Ghaia Investment Holding and Chicago Global to Showcase AI Investment Tools at Money20/20 Middle East
Ghaia Investment Holding and Chicago Global will present their AI investment platform Parallax at Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh this September.

Cyberani and Nutanix Form Technical Cooperation Agreement at LEAP 2026
Cyberani and Nutanix have signed a cooperation agreement at LEAP 2026 to develop advanced cybersecurity and hybrid cloud capabilities in Saudi Arabia.

Nutanix Launches NC2 on Google Cloud in Dammam Region
Nutanix launched NC2 on Google Cloud in the Dammam region, allowing Saudi enterprises to extend on-premises workloads without rearchitecting applications.

Acer Announces Packard Bell Relaunch with New DotBook Laptop and Lifestyle Devices at IFA 2026
Acer announced the Packard Bell relaunch at IFA 2026, unveiling the 14.5-inch DotBook laptop and a collection of lifestyle tech products.

Nokia Opens Research and Development Center in Riyadh for Network Automation
Nokia has opened a new research and development center in Riyadh to create network automation software and train local engineers under Saudi Vision 2030.

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

Saudi ICT Deals Surge with Multi-Billion Tech Investments at LEAP 2026
Saudi Arabia recorded major ICT investments at LEAP 2026, including multi-billion dollar agreements from Amazon, AMD, and Adobe.

National Center for Security Operations Presents Smart Security Camera System at LEAP 2026
The National Center for Security Operations presented its smart security camera system and field response technologies at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

Noise Unveils Master Buds Open with Bose Audio Technology at IFA Berlin 2026
Noise has introduced the Master Buds Open earphones with Sound by Bose technology at IFA Berlin 2026, marking its debut in the open-ear audio segment.
