Week 32 - 2026Published 09 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia attracts tech giants amid intensifying global AI competition

Saudi Arabia is accelerating its AI infrastructure investments through NVIDIA partnerships, innovation centers, and strategic venture funding in enterprise AI platforms. This coordinated push signals a shift from passive investment to regional capability-building and indigenous solutions. As LEAP 2026 approaches, the Kingdom is positioning itself as a critical hub in the global AI competition—a strategic move with implications for regional talent, capital flows, and technology sovereignty.

Arab AI Scene

Tuwaiq Academy & NVIDIA open AI Innovation Centre

5 Aug 202622 Safar 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

5 Aug 202622 Safar 1448 AH

Tuwaiq Academy & NVIDIA open AI Innovation Centre

Tuwaiq Academy, affiliated with the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, has launched the first AI Innovation Centre in the Middle East in collaboration with NVIDIA. This partnership aims to build national capabilities in AI and emerging technologies, specifically focusing on developing Saudi talent's skills in natural language processing applications.

Arab AI Scene

HUMAIN backs MOZN to build enterprise AI

3 Aug 202620 Safar 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

3 Aug 202620 Safar 1448 AH

HUMAIN backs MOZN to build enterprise AI

The Saudi Public Investment Fund, through HUMAIN, has made its first strategic investment in the enterprise AI firm MOZN. This partnership aims to integrate HUMAIN's AI technologies with MOZN's products to enhance AI deployment in financial institutions and the public sector. The collaboration utilizes MOZN's Forward Deployed Engineering model, embedding engineers within client organizations to co-design and deploy systems. This approach is intended to increase the likelihood of success, particularly since many AI partnerships in banking remain at the pilot stage without full implementation.

Arab AI Scene

LEAP 2026 Conference in Riyadh: The Year of AI

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

6 Aug 202623 Safar 1448 AH

LEAP 2026 Conference in Riyadh: The Year of AI

The LEAP 2026 Conference is set to take place soon in Riyadh, coinciding with Saudi Arabia's declaration of 2026 as the 'Year of AI'. The event will gather major global tech companies, investors, and innovators in the AI field. Spanning four days from August 31 to September 3, the conference aims to enhance the kingdom's position as a global hub for AI technologies and the digital economy. It will feature workshops and discussions on the latest innovations in this sector.

Global AI Scene

Business

Rising Electronics Prices Due to Memory Chip Shortage

2 Aug 202619 Safar 1448 AH

Business

2 Aug 202619 Safar 1448 AH

Rising Electronics Prices Due to Memory Chip Shortage

The shortage of memory chips has led to increased prices for laptops and smartphones, with warnings about potential impacts on car prices. Samsung Electronics' CFO noted that the chip shortage could worsen until 2028, raising concerns in the market. This crisis, dubbed 'RAMageddon', stems from companies shifting to produce more profitable high-bandwidth memory chips, increasing demand for these components.

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Saudi Arabia attracts tech giants amid intensifying global AI competition

Tuwaiq Academy & NVIDIA open AI Innovation Centre

Tuwaiq Academy & NVIDIA open AI Innovation Centre

HUMAIN backs MOZN to build enterprise AI

HUMAIN backs MOZN to build enterprise AI

LEAP 2026 Conference in Riyadh: The Year of AI

LEAP 2026 Conference in Riyadh: The Year of AI

Rising Electronics Prices Due to Memory Chip Shortage

Rising Electronics Prices Due to Memory Chip Shortage

Your Personal and Organisational AI Plan

Your Personal and Organisational AI Plan

The Arab and Saudi AI Landscape — Technically and Economically

The Arab and Saudi AI Landscape — Technically and Economically

AI and Jobs — Replacement or Augmentation?

AI and Jobs — Replacement or Augmentation?