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Salam Announces Strategic Sponsorship of LEAP 2026 and Unveils AI Connectivity Solutions
Etihad Salam Telecom Company has announced its strategic sponsorship of LEAP 2026, unveiling its Connectivity+ portfolio and AI solutions in Riyadh.

Opening Round of Saudi Toyota Championship Concludes at Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Mamoun Amr Alkabbani set the fastest time of 1:12.279 as 88 drivers competed in the opening round of the Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack in Jeddah.

HONOR Pad 20 Tablet Debuts in Saudi Arabia with 12.1-Inch Display and Desktop Features
HONOR Pad 20 launches in Saudi Arabia with a 12.1-inch 3K display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, and PC desktop mode starting at 1599 SAR.

Johnson Controls Arabia Concludes Industrial Hackathon with 18 Student Engineering Solutions
Johnson Controls Arabia and the University of Jeddah concluded the first Industrial University Projects Hackathon, showcasing 18 student engineering solutions.

China Completes Bidirectional Laser Communication Test Between Earth and Moon
Chinese researchers established a bidirectional optical link between Earth and the Moon, achieving downlink speeds of 100 Mbps over 400,000 kilometers.

OpenAI Demonstrates Astra AI Agent Capable of Operating for Weeks
OpenAI demonstrated Astra, an autonomous AI agent capable of continuous operation for weeks within ChatGPT and its programming interface.

stc Group Sponsors Free General Admission Tickets for LEAP 2026
stc group has sponsored free general admission tickets for LEAP 2026 through August 30, ahead of the technology conference in Malham.

AI Tools Roundup: Latest Model Benchmarks, Agents, and Hardware Tests
A daily briefing covers open model milestones, agent integrations, GitHub updates, and local Qwen execution on an RTX 4070 Ti Super.

Venture Capitalist Chibo Tang Joins LEAP 2026 in Riyadh to Discuss Tech Ecosystems
Venture capital investor Chibo Tang joins LEAP 2026 in Riyadh to share insights from managing over $200M across Asian technology startups.

SAMI Advanced Electronics Showcases Local Defense and Digital Tech at LEAP 2026
SAMI Advanced Electronics will present its portfolio of locally built software, cybersecurity tools, and smart systems at the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh.

Plaud Launches The One Earbuds for Automated Meeting and Call Recording
Plaud has introduced the Plaud One AI earbuds, featuring standalone 4G connectivity, automatic call recording, and integration with productivity platforms.

Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack Opens Round 1 at Jeddah Corniche Circuit
The Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack completed practice sessions in Jeddah with 74 drivers passing technical scrutineering ahead of Saturday runs.

Nutanix Showcases Hybrid Multicloud and Agentic AI at LEAP 2026
Nutanix presents its unified cloud platform and AI solutions at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, announcing NC2 cluster availability and bare-metal Kubernetes tools.

Vista Data Shows Executive Mobility Shifting Toward Shorter Lead Times in Saudi Arabia
Vista analysis shows booking lead times dropped to 7.1 days in 2026 as Saudi business leaders demand flexible flight options across global markets.

Digital Cooperation Organization Approves Eight Candidate Countries for Membership
The DCO Council approved eight candidate countries and one associate member, extending its representation to 980 million people.

Anthropic Secures $45 Billion Infrastructure Agreement with Nscale
Anthropic has committed $45 billion to rent AI computing capacity from Nscale, securing Nvidia Vera Rubin systems from West Virginia starting in late 2027.

Google Enforces Stricter Android App Memory Limits Amid AI Hardware Shortages
Google is introducing strict limits on Android app memory usage starting February 2027 to address global hardware shortages driven by AI data centers.

Al Masaood Automobiles Launches Back-to-School Campaign Across Five Nissan Models
Al Masaood Automobiles has introduced back-to-school financing on five Nissan models, offering zero percent interest and payment deferrals until 2027.

Genetec Secures Top Global Ranking in Video Management Software Market Share Reports
Independent analyst reports from Omdia and Novaira Insights rank Genetec as the global market leader in video surveillance and management software.

Škoda Introduces Superb Wagon to Middle East Markets
Škoda has detailed the Superb Wagon for Middle East markets, featuring up to 1,920 litres of cargo space and a 2.0 TSI turbocharged engine.

Yamaha Introduces WXA-70A Streaming Amplifier and WXC-70A Streamer
Yamaha announced the compact WXA-70A streaming amplifier and WXC-70A streamer, featuring ESS SABRE DACs, HDMI eARC, and YPAO room calibration.

University of New Haven Opens First International Branch Campus in Riyadh
The University of New Haven commenced classes at Misk City on August 23, 2026, becoming the first international branch campus in Saudi Arabia.
