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OpenAI Introduces Reusable Codex Cloud Environments Across Devices
OpenAI rolled out persistent cloud workspaces for Codex alongside CLI voice controls, desktop code reviews, and automated repository security tools.
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Saudi Minister Abdullah Alswaha Meets AWS CEO to Accelerate AI Infrastructure
Saudi Minister Abdullah Alswaha met AWS CEO Matt Garman in Seattle to discuss accelerating AI computing expansion and AI Zone development.
Amazon Bedrock Makes OpenAI GPT-6 Astra Generally Available for Enterprise Customers
Amazon has made OpenAI GPT-6 Astra generally available on Bedrock, allowing Saudi and GCC enterprises to deploy the model on AWS infrastructure.
Amazon Confirms $5.3B Cloud and AI Expansion in Saudi Arabia
Amazon confirms its $5.3 billion cloud region in Saudi Arabia is on track for December 2026, featuring three availability zones and expanded AI programs.
MIS and Humain Expand AI Data Center Capacity to 250 MW in Saudi Arabia
MIS and Humain partner at LEAP 2026 to build 250 MW AI data center capacity in Saudi Arabia alongside new cloud expansions with AWS and Together Compute.
LEAP 2026 Opens in Riyadh with Over $15 Billion in Tech Deals
Saudi Arabia opened LEAP 2026 with over $15 billion in technology deals, featuring new AI infrastructure, cloud zones, and autonomous trucking networks.
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AWS to Launch First Cloud Infrastructure Region in Saudi Arabia by December 2026
AWS will launch its first cloud infrastructure region in Saudi Arabia by December 2026, backing a $5.3 billion investment and a 50MW AI Zone with HUMAIN.
Almosafer Selects RISE with SAP on AWS Cloud for Digital Expansion
Almosafer announced plans to migrate its enterprise resource planning systems to RISE with SAP on AWS to support operational scale and tourism growth.
Amazon Expands Cloud Infrastructure With Two Million Nvidia Processors
Amazon has ordered two million advanced Nvidia GPU processors to expand AWS data center capacity for generative AI workloads through 2028.
AWS Cloud Infrastructure Powers NASA’s Historic 4K Lunar Stream
NASA utilized AWS cloud infrastructure to stream real-time 4K video from the Moon during the historic Artemis II mission.
Pinterest Signs $4 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Agreement with AWS to Accelerate AI Search
Pinterest has committed $4 billion to Amazon Web Services through 2031 to enhance its AI-driven visual search capabilities for 600 million users.
Group-IB Achieves AWS Financial Software Competency for Financial Sector Security
Group-IB has achieved the AWS Financial Software Competency designation, validating its technical expertise in protecting global financial institutions from cyber threats.
Denodo Expands AWS Integrations to Support Agentic AI with Trusted Data Access
Denodo announced new integrations with AWS services including SageMaker, Bedrock AgentCore, and Quick to enable secure, governed data access for agentic AI across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Nokia and AWS Launch Agentic AI Network Slicing for 5G-Advanced with du and Orange
Nokia and AWS unveiled the first agentic AI-powered 5G-Advanced network slicing solution, with du and Orange set to demonstrate the technology at MWC26 Barcelona.
OpenAI and AWS Launch Bedrock Managed Agents for Enterprise AI Workflows
OpenAI and AWS unveiled Bedrock Managed Agents, integrating frontier models with enterprise-grade runtime controls for cloud-based AI agent deployment. The managed service eliminates custom engineering for enterprises building autonomous workflows within AWS infrastructure.
Amazon AI Revenue Tops $15 Billion Annually as AWS Chip Business Doubles
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy disclosed that AI services within AWS now generate over $15 billion annually, with the company committing $200 billion in capital expenditure for 2026.
AWS S3 Files Is Quietly Changing How AI Agents Work at Scale
AWS S3 Files gives S3 buckets a POSIX filesystem interface, eliminating the need for sandbox VMs to run parallel AI agent swarms. The infrastructure barrier just dropped significantly.
National Geographic Society Partners with AWS to Digitize 15 Petabytes of Historic Media Archives
The National Geographic Society and AWS announced a partnership to migrate nearly 15 petabytes of historic media archives to a new AI-powered cloud platform, preserving 138 years of exploration content.
AWS Bahrain Region Disrupted Again by Drone Activity Amid Middle East Conflict
Amazon confirmed its AWS Bahrain region was disrupted by drone activity on March 23, 2026, the second such incident this month amid the Middle East conflict.
Nokia and AWS Launch Agentic AI Slicing for 5G-Advanced Networks, with du and Orange to Demo at MWC26
Nokia and AWS have partnered to deliver agentic AI slicing for 5G-Advanced networks. Operators du and Orange will demo the solution at MWC26 Barcelona.