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19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

45% of Saudi Internet users now use AI

The Saudi Internet Report 2025 by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission reveals that 45.2% of internet users in Saudi Arabia now utilize AI tools. Adoption is notably higher among women at 52.8% compared to 39.4% for men, and it declines with age, with 58.4% usage among those aged 10-19. ChatGPT ranks as the most downloaded AI application in Saudi Arabia, followed by Google Gemini and DeepSeek, with the local HUMAIN AI app in the tenth position. The report indicates that information searching is the primary use case for AI tools at 80.8%, followed by idea generation (40.1%) and education (37.7%).

Models

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

Alibaba's Qwen takes on Kimi K3 with open-weight Qwen 3.8, says model is "second only to Fable 5"

Alibaba has announced the launch of Qwen 3.8, a multimodal AI model featuring 2.4 trillion parameters. This model is considered a strong competitor to leading models, reportedly ranking second only to Fable 5. Qwen 3.8 allows users to access an immediate preview, reflecting Alibaba's significant advancements in artificial intelligence. This model demonstrates how multimodal AI can create a substantial impact in the market. The launch of Qwen 3.8 represents a strategic move for Alibaba to enhance its position in the AI market, with expectations that this model will drive innovation and increase competitiveness in the field.

Agents

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

Chinese Tech Companies Race to Launch AI Agent-Enabled Smartphones

Chinese tech companies are competing to launch new smartphones equipped with AI agents, such as Nubia's Navix Ultra. These phones were showcased at the Global AI Conference in Shanghai, where AI agents can perform tasks like ordering food and booking services through voice commands. These smartphones face market challenges, as platforms like Alibaba and Tencent have restricted AI agents' access to their applications, limiting their capabilities. IDC notes that these obstacles hinder the widespread adoption of new smartphones, even though AI agents represent the future of technology.

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Models

Moonshot's Kimi K3 outperforms Fable 5 in frontend code but lags far behind in complex math

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

Models

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

Moonshot's Kimi K3 outperforms Fable 5 in frontend code but lags far behind in complex math

Moonshot's Kimi K3 has achieved a significant milestone by topping the Code Arena frontend rankings, outperforming both Claude Fable 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol by a considerable margin. Despite its success in coding, Kimi K3 struggles with advanced mathematics, scoring only about 39% on the FrontierMath Tier 4, while models from OpenAI and Anthropic approach nearly 90%. This performance gap highlights the challenges faced by Chinese models in specific areas, necessitating ongoing improvements to compete in the global market.

Agents

Huawei Cloud Unveils Enterprise AI at WAIC: Zhou Yuefeng Breaks Down the Steps for Scaling AI Agents Into Production Systems

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

Agents

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

Huawei Cloud Unveils Enterprise AI at WAIC: Zhou Yuefeng Breaks Down the Steps for Scaling AI Agents Into Production Systems

Zhou Yuefeng, CEO of Huawei Cloud, outlined the company's AI strategy at WAIC 2026. He emphasized that scaling AI agents from demos to production systems requires three coordinated advances: open protocols, reusable industry assets, and a platform approach that enhances agent capabilities. The centerpiece is AgentArts, a full lifecycle platform covering AgentStudio for agile construction, AgentRun for reliable operation, and AgentOps for continuous operations, with openJiuwen as the open-source core framework. Zhou highlighted the stability gap between demonstration and production as a key challenge Huawei is addressing.

Models

AI chatbots reading X-rays can be dangerously confident even when they're wrong

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

Models

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

AI chatbots reading X-rays can be dangerously confident even when they're wrong

The RadLE 2.0 benchmark assesses AI models in radiology on their ability to determine when to defer a diagnosis to human experts. Many models exhibit high confidence in incorrect findings, underscoring the gap between AI and human radiologists. Studies indicate that human radiologists still outperform AI models in diagnostic accuracy. It is crucial for AI systems to learn when to refrain from making a diagnosis, highlighting the need for enhanced learning mechanisms.

Business

UAE firms locked into AI vendors, IBM finds

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

Business

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

UAE firms locked into AI vendors, IBM finds

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that 88% of UAE executives find switching their primary AI vendor challenging. The study, which surveyed 1,000 executives across 16 countries, found that 96% of UAE respondents do not fully understand their organization's dependencies on AI vendors. Additionally, UAE organizations reported an average of seven AI-related disruptions over the past two years.

Business

AI now features in 1 in 30 new Gulf jobs

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

Business

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

AI now features in 1 in 30 new Gulf jobs

Data from GulfTalent indicates that AI-related skills now account for 3.4% of all professional vacancies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, up from 1.2% four years ago. The tech sector leads AI recruitment, with approximately 31.6% of vacancies involving AI, followed by banking and audit. While the Gulf surpasses the US and UK, it still trails behind Singapore. The data suggests a significant rise in AI requirements for senior leadership roles, while sectors like construction and hospitality show minimal adoption of AI skills, indicating a slow transition in these areas.

Infrastructure

China team cuts 3D optical chip production time from hours to seconds

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

Infrastructure

19 Jul 20265 Safar 1448 AH

China team cuts 3D optical chip production time from hours to seconds

Artificial intelligence has led to unprecedented demand for computing, positioning photonic chips at the forefront of the race for next-generation AI hardware. Photonic technologies are viewed as a solution to overcome bandwidth and power limitations, yet translating this potential into mass-producible hardware often faces manufacturing challenges. A Chinese research team claims to have overcome one of the major bottlenecks in this field, potentially paving the way for advancements in future AI hardware development.