Saudi Arabia joins the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)
- Kingdom formally joined GPAI at the India AI Impact Summit; SDAIA led the membership process.
- Saudi Arabia becomes the first Arab country to join GPAI, reinforcing international AI governance engagement.
- Membership expands Riyadh's role in multilateral AI policy-shaping under the OECD-hosted partnership.
SPA (Saudi Press Agency) · 2026-02-21
UAE thwarts organised terrorist cyberattacks targeting vital digital infrastructure
- UAE Cybersecurity Council announced prevention of coordinated cyberattacks aimed at critical sectors and digital infrastructure.
- Authorities described the incidents as having a terrorist character and reinforced national defensive measures.
- Regional significance: demonstrates increased threat activity against Gulf states and underscores need for cooperative cyber defence.
Arab News / Gulf News · 2026-02-21