Humain (PIF) deploys Qualcomm Cloud AI processors in Saudi AI data centre roll-out
- Humain (PIF-owned) has received and installed the first batch of Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 processors (1,024 accelerators reported).
- Deployment is an early step in scaling local AI compute capacity; supports national ambitions for onshore AI services.
- Operational implications: need for power, cooling, security standards and integration with Saudi data-centre growth plans.
Jawlah (Arabic) · 2026-02-24
Saudi Arabia officially joins the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI)
- Saudi Arabia has joined the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence to participate in international AI governance and collaboration.
- Membership aligns Riyadh with multilateral efforts on AI safety, standards, and capacity-building; supports MCIT’s international engagement.
- Expected outcomes: input into GPAI working groups, access to best-practice toolkits, and opportunities for bilateral research and funding partnerships.
BABL AI / MSN · 2026-02-24
WEF: New GCC partnerships and investments are powering innovation across data, AI and energy
- WEF analysis highlights GCC strategies to attract tech partnerships, invest in AI infrastructure, and link energy transition with data economies.
- GCC countries are leveraging alliances and sovereign vehicles to accelerate domestic AI capabilities and regional tech hubs.
- Implication for Saudi: opportunities to coordinate regional capacity-building, cross-border data governance and investment pipelines.
World Economic Forum · 2026-02-24
UnsolicitedBooker targets Central Asian telecoms with LuciDoor and MarsSnake backdoors
- Threat cluster 'UnsolicitedBooker' observed attacking telecom operators in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan using LuciDoor and MarsSnake backdoors.
- Telemetry shows lateral movement techniques aimed at exfiltrating configuration and subscriber data; telecom sector remains high-value target.
- Recommendation: telecom operators should prioritize network segmentation, EDR, and threat-hunting focused on these TTPs.
The Hacker News · 2026-02-24
stc Group extends partnership with PLDT Global to enhance international connectivity
- stc (Saudi-listed) signed a two-year extension with PLDT Global to improve international connectivity and service reach.
- Extension supports stc’s wholesale and enterprise international strategy; may include subsea capacity, roaming and cloud connectivity.
- Operational impact: strengthens stc’s global routes and supports national digital enablement objectives under MCIT strategy.
Zawya / Reuters via TradingView · 2026-02-24