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31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

DeepSeek Raises AI Service Prices, Sparking Market Concerns

DeepSeek, a Chinese company, announced a price increase for access to its new models via the API, effective August 16, 2026. The increases range from 50% to 1,100% depending on the model and usage type, raising questions about the future of low-cost AI. The new pricing primarily targets companies and developers, while ordinary user subscriptions remain less affected. This move comes as AI companies seek to generate revenue that aligns with high operational costs and significant investments in the sector.

Agents

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Building trustworthy agentic AI: How security concerns have changed in 2026

Srikrishna Shankavaram, Head of AI Security at Zebra Technologies, discusses the delicate balance between securing digital agents and managing them. By 2026, AI agent projects are expected to transition from speculation to real-world deployment, yet a forecast suggests that 40% of these projects may be canceled by the end of 2027 due to rising costs and unclear business value.

Arab AI Scene

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

e& launches its first AI-powered enterprise laptop in the UAE

e& has announced the launch of its first AI-powered laptop, the “AI Laptop by e&”, aimed at enterprise customers in the UAE. This laptop features on-device AI capabilities, including built-in large language models, allowing users to run AI workloads directly on the device without internet connectivity. Designed for security and data sovereignty, the laptop keeps data and AI processing local, making it suitable for government and regulated environments. This architecture enables enterprises to maintain full data sovereignty and reduces exposure to external cloud environments significantly.

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Oracle showcases AI innovation for Saudi Vision 2030 at LEAP 2026

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Models

OpenClaw 2.0 brings simplified setup, a rebuilt browser app, and multiplayer sessions

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Models

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

OpenClaw 2.0 brings simplified setup, a rebuilt browser app, and multiplayer sessions

The OpenClaw Foundation has announced the release of version 2.0 of its open-source platform, marking its largest release to date with over 16,000 pull requests. New features include cloud sessions on rented machines, real-time collaboration, and a completely rebuilt browser app. The software now automatically detects existing resources like API keys and AI subscriptions during setup. This release represents a significant step towards simplifying the platform's setup, making it easier for developers to utilize AI tools more efficiently and enhancing collaboration among teams on their projects.

Arab AI Scene

HP brings Garage 2.0 AI startup incubator to Saudi Arabia

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

HP brings Garage 2.0 AI startup incubator to Saudi Arabia

HP Inc. has launched HP Garage 2.0 in Saudi Arabia, an incubator aimed at helping startups develop AI solutions, announced on the first day of LEAP 2026. The incubator brings together startups, educators, and industry partners to support skills development and innovation across the Kingdom. This initiative arrives at a time when the Saudi market is experiencing increased activity in the AI startup ecosystem. This project reflects HP's ongoing commitment to innovation, education, and digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, aiming to equip Saudi innovators with the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to turn their ideas into real-world impact.

Infrastructure

OpenAI and rival AI labs are buying tens of thousands of Mac minis to train computer-use agents

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Infrastructure

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

OpenAI and rival AI labs are buying tens of thousands of Mac minis to train computer-use agents

Reports indicate that OpenAI has purchased tens of thousands of Mac minis and Mac Studios to train AI agents. The high demand for these devices has led to the most powerful models being sold out for months, highlighting the increasing need for AI technologies. This move is significant in the context of competition between OpenAI and other companies like Anthropic, as Apple's Mac revenue surged by 29% to $10.4 billion in the last quarter.

Arab AI Scene

Qualcomm opens Riyadh office in Gulf AI push

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Qualcomm opens Riyadh office in Gulf AI push

Qualcomm, a US-based company, announced the opening of its new office in Riyadh on August 30, 2026, reflecting its regional AI strategy. The soft launch was attended by Wassim Chourbaji, President of Qualcomm EMEA, and Saeed AlDobas, Executive Vice President at Saudi Arabia's PIF-owned AI company HUMAIN. Qualcomm aims to reposition itself from a mobile chip supplier to a full-stack AI solutions provider, with Saudi Arabia serving as a key testing ground for this transition. This opening follows a year of rapid growth in Saudi Arabia and strengthens the partnership with HUMAIN, which includes AI data centers and cloud infrastructure.

Arab AI Scene

Europe Expands AI Supercomputer Network with €387.8 Million Project

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Europe Expands AI Supercomputer Network with €387.8 Million Project

Europe has announced a €387.8 million project with French company Bull to build a new supercomputer named Lumi-AI. This contract marks the largest in the company's history and aims to enhance AI computing capabilities by tenfold compared to the current Lumi supercomputer. Lumi-AI will be installed at the high-performance computing center in Kainuu, Finland, with operations expected to commence in the second half of 2027. The project is supported by the Euro HPC initiative and aims to benefit researchers and startups across Europe.

Arab AI Scene

Expansion of European Supercomputing Network to Boost AI Capabilities

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Arab AI Scene

31 Aug 202619 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH

Expansion of European Supercomputing Network to Boost AI Capabilities

Europe has announced a €387.8 million project with the French company 'Bull' to expand its supercomputing network dedicated to artificial intelligence. This contract marks the largest in the company's history and aims to bridge the technological gap with the United States and China. The new supercomputer 'Lumi-AI' will be installed in Finland, targeting a tenfold increase in AI computing capacity compared to the current 'Lumi' system. This system will serve as the backbone for the AI factory, enhancing access to advanced computing resources.