SDAIA unveils official logo for Saudi Arabia's Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026
- Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) released the approved logo and branding for the Year of Artificial Intelligence after Cabinet approval.
- The launch is part of a broader campaign to coordinate public-private AI initiatives, events and national messaging throughout 2026.
- Expected outputs include awareness programs, flagship events, and coordinated investment promotion for AI projects.
Asharq Al-Awsat · 2026-03-13
Chartis names SAS a Category Leader in AI Governance
- Analyst firm Chartis named SAS a Category Leader in AI Governance — recognition for governance, resilience and compliance solutions.
- The assessment highlights vendor capabilities for enterprise AI governance frameworks relevant to regulated sectors.
- Implication for Saudi public sector: validated vendor options for national AI governance programs and procurement considerations.
SAS (press release) · 2026-03-13
Lucidya launches Enterprise AI Agent Platform to accelerate MENA expansion
- AI-native customer experience firm Lucidya announced a new Enterprise AI Agent Platform aimed at product innovation and MENA expansion.
- Platform positions Lucidya to support regional enterprises deploying agent-led CX and automation across Arabic-language markets.
- Significant for Saudi market: local enterprises can leverage agent platforms to accelerate digital customer service and data capture.
TechAfrica News · 2026-03-12
Movandi CEO Maryam Rofougaran named to Inc.'s 2026 Female Founders 500 for building connectivity infrastructure for the AI era
- Movandi CEO Maryam Rofougaran recognized for leadership in wireless and semiconductor innovations enabling high-capacity connectivity.
- Recognition underscores industry focus on connectivity infrastructure as a prerequisite for large-scale AI deployments.
- Implication for Saudi: increased emphasis on 5G/fixed-wireless and semiconductor partnerships to support national AI infrastructure plans.
Business Wire · 2026-03-12
Stryker notifies SEC — recovery timeline for cyber incident remains unknown
- Stryker filed notice to the SEC indicating the timeline for full recovery from the cyber incident is currently unknown.
- The company's disclosure highlights potential operational, financial and supply-chain impacts as investigations continue.
- Private-sector and regulator attention on incident response transparency is likely to increase after this filing.
The Record (Recorded Future) · 2026-03-13
Iran-linked hacker group claims attack on US medical-device company Stryker; global disruption reported
- Hacker group Handala claimed responsibility for an attack that disrupted Stryker's systems, citing retaliation for a Minab school bombing.
- The incident reportedly caused global operational disruption at Stryker; attributed to an Iran-linked actor amid wider regional conflict.
- Cybersecurity and legal filings are emerging as Stryker notifies regulators and begins forensic response and recovery.
The Guardian · 2026-03-12