Week 38 - 2026Published 20 Sept 2026

HUMAIN Expands Across Supercomputing and Arabic AI

HUMAIN announced a strategic investment and partnership with Arabic.AI and Tarjama to strengthen Arabic-native AI and language capabilities. In parallel, the company is exploring a partnership with KAUST to make Shaheen III supercomputing capacity available through its cloud. Together, the two moves highlight HUMAIN’s expansion across both AI applications and advanced computing infrastructure.

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Arab AI Scene

HUMAIN to share KAUST’s Shaheen III supercomputer

14 Sept 20263 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

14 Sept 20263 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

HUMAIN to share KAUST’s Shaheen III supercomputer

HUMAIN, Saudi Arabia’s national AI company, and KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) are exploring a collaboration to make the Shaheen III supercomputer available via HUMAIN Cloud. Shaheen III is among the world's most powerful computers, providing significant compute capacity for selected enterprises and researchers.

Global

Infrastructure

NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 Delivers Leading Performance in MLPerf Inference v6.1 Debut

16 Sept 20265 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Infrastructure

16 Sept 20265 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 Delivers Leading Performance in MLPerf Inference v6.1 Debut

NVIDIA announced the performance of its Vera Rubin NVL72 system in MLPerf Inference v6.1, achieving up to 3.7 times better performance than the GB300 NVL72. This performance was showcased in its first preview submission, highlighting the system's capability for high data processing efficiency. Scaling efficiency and high performance are crucial factors in determining AI inference economics. The results showed that the GB300 NVL72 achieved 99% scaling efficiency when using 288 GPUs across four racks, enhancing the system's ability to effectively meet user demands.

Arab

Arab AI Scene

Jordan launches first AI compute platform

16 Sept 20265 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

16 Sept 20265 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Jordan launches first AI compute platform

Aqaba Digital Hub has launched Klstrai, Jordan's first locally-hosted AI compute platform, providing services to government entities and private companies. The platform aims to strengthen Jordan's digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign infrastructure, allowing local organizations to process data securely. While it is relatively small compared to larger regional investments, Klstrai signifies an important step towards achieving compute independence in mid-sized markets like Jordan.

Global

Models

Our framework for reporting model misalignment

16 Sept 20265 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Models

16 Sept 20265 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Our framework for reporting model misalignment

OpenAI has announced the launch of a new framework aimed at tracking and investigating model misalignment. This framework includes six reports documenting unexpected or concerning model behaviors, reflecting the company's commitment to transparency. The framework enhances understanding of how models behave in specific situations, helping to identify potential issues before they escalate. It includes mechanisms for documenting unexpected behaviors and providing recommendations for addressing them.

Global

Governance

42 leading mathematicians warn that AI existential risk is real and urgent

18 Sept 20267 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Governance

18 Sept 20267 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

42 leading mathematicians warn that AI existential risk is real and urgent

A group of 42 Fellows of the Royal Society, including Fields Medal winners Martin Hairer and Peter Scholze, have issued an open letter warning about existential risks posed by AI. The letter highlights that leading models have managed to solve open research problems within months, raising concerns about their potential application in cyberweapons or bioweapons. By the time the public fully comprehends the situation, it may be too late to act. These warnings urge decision-makers to take immediate action to address the emerging challenges.

Arab

Arab AI Scene

HUMAIN Invests in and Partners with Arabic AI

13 Sept 20262 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

13 Sept 20262 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

HUMAIN Invests in and Partners with Arabic AI

On September 1, 2026, HUMAIN, a PIF company, announced a strategic investment and partnership with Arabic.AI and Tarjama. This collaboration aims to integrate HUMAIN's AI capabilities with Arabic.AI and Tarjama's language technology expertise, facilitating the adoption of AI-powered translation and document intelligence solutions across Saudi Arabia and global markets.

Global

Business

M42 to adopt Oracle data platform for AI healthcare

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

Business

15 Sept 20264 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH

M42 to adopt Oracle data platform for AI healthcare

M42, a global health company in Abu Dhabi, is adopting Oracle Health Data Intelligence to unify clinical, genomic, and real-world patient data across its network. The tool will integrate with Oracle Health Foundation EHR to support chronic disease management, population health programs, and precision care, starting with diabetes initiatives. This collaboration aims to enhance early detection of health trends and provide more personalized treatment, improving long-term outcomes for chronic disease patients.