Week 44 - 2026Published 01 Nov 2026

SDAIA’s SAR 134.8M Al Moammar Deal Leads the AI Week

Al Moammar Information Systems signed a SAR 134.8 million framework agreement with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) to supply technology equipment and digital infrastructure, while SDAIA released a guide to AI-assisted software development. In parallel, Scale AI expanded in Dubai and Doha, and Submer signed a collaboration agreement with Aginode to strengthen data centre delivery. For decision-makers, digital infrastructure options at home and across the region are widening.

The week in AI

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Arab AI Scene

Al Moammar Information Systems signs SAR 134.8 million contract with SDAIA

27 Oct 202617 Jumada I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

27 Oct 202617 Jumada I 1448 AH

Al Moammar Information Systems signs SAR 134.8 million contract with SDAIA

Al Moammar Information Systems (MIS) announced that it has signed a framework agreement with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) worth approximately SAR 134.84 million, including VAT, for the supply of various technology equipment and digital infrastructure requirements. The contract covers the supply of networking devices, workstation accessories, fingerprint devices, cameras, mobile devices used for biometric data recording, and video conferencing equipment. The financial impact of the contract is expected to be reflected in the company's results in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.

Arab

Arab AI Scene

SDAIA Issues Vibe Coding Guide for Efficient, Secure AI-Powered Software Development

29 Oct 202619 Jumada I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

29 Oct 202619 Jumada I 1448 AH

SDAIA Issues Vibe Coding Guide for Efficient, Secure AI-Powered Software Development

The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) has released a new guide for effective coding aimed at assisting developers and specialists in leveraging emerging technologies. This guide comes at a time when the software development sector is undergoing radical transformations, with increasing use of generative and agentic AI tools. The guide provides a practical framework that ensures high standards of reliability, quality, and cybersecurity, helping technical teams work more efficiently and accelerate development processes. It also emphasizes the importance of crafting prompts for AI systems in a clear manner to improve accuracy and reduce errors.

Arab

Arab AI Scene

$4.3 billion of Oman data centre projects; Scale AI expands across Gulf

29 Oct 202619 Jumada I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

29 Oct 202619 Jumada I 1448 AH

$4.3 billion of Oman data centre projects; Scale AI expands across Gulf

Scale AI has announced the opening of a new office at the Dubai International Financial Centre, and signed an agreement for an office in Doha, with its Qatar team nearing 100 employees. During Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's state visit to the UK, over $4 billion in Omani data center projects were announced, highlighting the investment focus in this sector. Additionally, Snowflake revealed a projected $300 million investment in Saudi Arabia, while the Dubai AI Campus is planning ambitious expansions by 2030.

Global

Agents

[AINews] Anthropic files for $2T IPO in 2 weeks: 1400% growth rate, 48% of revenue through cloud partners, 85% margin, $1B op profit in Q2, $134B cash in bank and $10B lifetime burn

27 Oct 202617 Jumada I 1448 AH

Agents

27 Oct 202617 Jumada I 1448 AH

[AINews] Anthropic files for $2T IPO in 2 weeks: 1400% growth rate, 48% of revenue through cloud partners, 85% margin, $1B op profit in Q2, $134B cash in bank and $10B lifetime burn

Anthropic filed its S-1 on Monday, revealing its first quarter of operating profit. The company is focusing on the concept of virtual collaborators, which can complete complex tasks quickly, allowing professionals to concentrate on more critical work. Profitability is at the operating level: the company still reported a net loss for the first half of the year. These systems are designed to work alongside humans, accessing internal tools and executing complex workflows that require sustained reasoning.

Global

Models

Google Launches Gemini 4 Carbon with Significant Enhancements

28 Oct 202618 Jumada I 1448 AH

Models

28 Oct 202618 Jumada I 1448 AH

Google Launches Gemini 4 Carbon with Significant Enhancements

Google has announced the launch of its new AI model, Gemini 4 Carbon, featuring significant enhancements in programming, autonomous tasks, and cybersecurity. The new model outperformed competing models from OpenAI and Anthropic in several benchmark tests, showcasing a substantial advancement in its capabilities. Gemini 4 Carbon topped the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index (version 5.0), highlighting its superior performance compared to other models. These enhancements include advanced programming capabilities, making it more efficient in executing complex tasks.

Global

Business

AWS will be a $1T business, Jassy says. But first, it will spend big.

29 Oct 202619 Jumada I 1448 AH

Business

29 Oct 202619 Jumada I 1448 AH

AWS will be a $1T business, Jassy says. But first, it will spend big.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said AWS can become a $1 trillion revenue business within the next five to ten years. The CEO stated on Thursday that achieving this goal requires continued significant capital expenditure. Through its increasing investments, Amazon seeks to enhance its cloud infrastructure and expand its AI capabilities. This move comes amid fierce competition from companies like Microsoft and Google, which are also heavily investing in this sector.

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Business

Submer and Aginode sign collaboration agreement to strengthen AI data centre delivery across the META region

27 Oct 202617 Jumada I 1448 AH

Business

27 Oct 202617 Jumada I 1448 AH

Submer and Aginode sign collaboration agreement to strengthen AI data centre delivery across the META region

Submer, a provider of data center infrastructure, has signed a collaboration agreement with Aginode, a specialist in physical connectivity and power distribution. The agreement, signed at Submer's office in Dammam, aims to develop integrated AI and data center infrastructure across the Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye.