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Daily AI Roundup: New Local Models, Hardware Accelerators, and Web Standards
Today’s AI roundup highlights Perplexity’s on-device model, Cerebras CS-4 hardware, new agent connectors, and OpenAI’s WebMCP open web standard.
Zain KSA Signs Digital Training Partnership with TVTC Dammam
Zain KSA has signed a cooperation agreement with TVTC Dammam to train and upskill young Saudi talent for digital transformation demands.
specialized by stc to Present Operational Resilience Solutions at LEAP
specialized by stc will present its Business Critical Network and Hadath platform at LEAP in Riyadh, focusing on operational readiness and communication resilience.
LG Opens First AI Home Experience Zone in Riyadh Featuring Connected Living Solutions
LG Electronics has opened its AI Home Experience Zone at the Riyadh Brand Shop, presenting connected living solutions and B2B building technologies.
Liferay to Present Enterprise AI Hub and Data Platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
Liferay will showcase its AI Hub and Data Platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, focusing on low-code agent management and data governance for Saudi enterprises.
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ARIS Showcases Process Context Platform for Enterprise AI at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
ARIS presents its process context platform at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, showing enterprises how to scale intelligent agents using governed operational data.
GWM TANK 700 Launches in Saudi Arabia as Official Flagship Off-Road SUV
ADMC introduces the GWM TANK 700 in Saudi Arabia, featuring Nappa leather seating, active noise cancellation, and advanced driver assistance systems.
Cisco Talos Reports Rise in Identity-Based Attacks and Authentication Abuse in Q2 2026
Cisco Talos findings show identity-based attacks and authentication abuse surged in Q2 2026, with phishing accounting for over half of incident response cases.
AliExpress Launches Back to School Campaign as Saudi Arabia Adopts AI Curricula
AliExpress launched its Back-to-School campaign running August 17-26, 2026, offering AI laptops, translation pens, and voice recorders for Saudi students.
Kaspersky Survey Finds Smartphone Users Maintain Devices More Regularly Than PC Users
A new Kaspersky survey of 7,200 respondents reveals that smartphone users update and clean their devices far more regularly than personal computer users.
Nvidia to Raise AI Server Prices by Over 15 Percent for 2027 Shipments
Nvidia will raise AI server prices by more than 15 percent for shipments in 2027 amid climbing memory chip costs and sustained global infrastructure demand.
Saudi Digital Economy Prioritises Operational Resilience for Critical Systems
Saudi Arabia’s digital economy accounts for 15 percent of GDP, driving enterprises to prioritise operational resilience and hybrid cloud systems.
Mindware to Showcase Enterprise AI and Cloud Solutions at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
Mindware announces its participation at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, presenting enterprise AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and intelligent infrastructure solutions.
Sandisk Unveils New High-Endurance NAS SSD Storage Lineup
Sandisk has launched the SANDISK NAS 600 SATA and NAS 800 NVMe SSDs, delivering high endurance storage for multi-user business environments.
Big 5 Construct Saudi Opens in Riyadh with Focus on Core Construction Sectors
Big 5 Construct Saudi opens at Riyadh Front on 30 August 2026, hosting over 1,000 exhibitors across four specialized construction sectors.
Ahmad Abu Zannad Releases AdEntity Book on Advertising and Identity
Ahmad Abu Zannad has launched his new book examining how advertising and automated algorithms shape modern human identity and cultural evolution.
Bupa Arabia Renews Media Sponsorship Partnership with Thmanyah for Saudi Football Coverage
Bupa Arabia has renewed its partnership with SRMG subsidiary Thmanyah to sponsor Saudi football broadcasts and promote healthy lifestyles.
Legend Robot to Showcase Construction Spraying Technology at Big 5 Saudi
Legend Robot will demonstrate its autonomous painting systems and regional project results at the Big 5 Construct Saudi exhibition in Riyadh.
Global AI Developments: Robotics Benchmarks and Agent Advancements
A daily roundup covering Galbot robotics, NVIDIA ARC-AGI-3 benchmark results, Anthropic Fable demand, and the latest hardware updates.
e& UAE Launches Business Pro AI Plans Bundled with Microsoft Copilot
e& UAE has introduced Business Pro AI plans featuring business fibre connectivity bundled with Microsoft Copilot at no extra cost for commercial clients.
Logitech Announces AI Workplace Hardware Lineup for LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
Logitech will present its latest enterprise hardware at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, including the Rally AI Camera Pro and the Logitech Spot occupancy sensor.
Kaspersky Discovers Malware Campaign Targeting Android Vehicle Head Units
Kaspersky uncovered a malware campaign targeting Android vehicle head units through compromised firmware updates to execute ad fraud.