IT & Telecommunications

IT & Telecommunications

Pasqal and KACST launch strategic Quantum research collaboration

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), represented by the National Center for Quantum Technologies (NCQT), has signed a research collaboration agreement with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, to advance research and development across multiple domains of advanced quantum technology and enhance quantum cryptography readiness in Saudi Arabia.

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AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN expand Saudi AI infrastructure as AMD Instinct systems go live

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack AI solutions, today announced that AMD Instinct MI355X GPU-based AI infrastructure built on Cisco Silicon One-based AI networking is now live in Saudi Arabia and serving HUMAIN customers in the Kingdom and beyond.

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Adobe to provide free access to key creative tools to 27m Saudi citizens, residents

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Adobe, a global technology leader, has announced an expanded partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and HUMAIN, a PIF company, delivering full-stack artificial intelligence capabilities globally.

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Global technology community gathers in Riyadh as LEAP 2026 opens

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

From global technology leaders and investors to live robotics, gaming, sport and future mobility, LEAP 2026 opens its landmark fifth edition with four days of major announcements, technology and new experiences across Riyadh

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Riyadh Digital Innovation District launched as global innovation hub

Sat, 29 Aug 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched the Riyadh Digital Innovation District, one of its key strategic initiatives aimed at positioning the capital as a global hub for technology talent and digital innovation.

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UAE grants Starlink licence to offer satellite internet services

Fri, 28 Aug 2026

The UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Starlink Satellite Communications a 10-year General Space Services License, authorising the company to establish, operate, and manage a public satellite communications network and provide broadband satellite internet services in the UAE.

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HPE to showcase sovereign AI, hybrid cloud tech at top Saudi event

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) will be showcasing its sovereign AI autonomous networking and hybrid cloud technologies at the LEAP 2026 tech event in Riyadh next week, as the company expands its focus on Saudi Arabia's growing digital infrastructure market.

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UAE telco e& unveils new AI-powered laptop

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

UAE telco e& has announced the launch of an AI-powered laptop for its enterprise customers in UAE. It is equipped with on-device AI capabilities, including built-in large language models specifically optimised for Snapdragon X Series processors from Qualcomm.

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Sharjah launches new cyber security strategy 2026–2031

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) has announced the launch of its new cyber security strategy for 2026–31, thus marking a new phase in strengthening the emirate’s cyber security ecosystem and enhancing its readiness and resilience in support of secure and sustainable digital transformation.

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EDGE joins forces with Brazilian Army for first cyber defence centre in LatAm

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

EDGE Group, a UAE-based defence group, and the Brazilian Army, will establish a Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, the first institution of its kind in Latin America, to operate under a tripartite model bringing together government, industry, and academia.