Zoom launches new Saudi data centre to support AI and digital transformation
- Zoom announced a new data centre in Saudi Arabia.
- The launch was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT).
- The event was attended by His Excellency Ahmed Alsuwaiyan and framed as supporting AI and digital transformation.
TechAfrica News · 2026-06-08
SDAIA builds regulatory environment for data and AI to promote responsible use
- Asharq Al-Awsat reports SDAIA has contributed to building and enhancing the regulatory environment for data and AI.
- The article frames this work as promoting responsible use of data and artificial intelligence.
Asharq Al-Awsat English · 2026-06-08
Velents becomes first Arab firm to join global Claude partner network
- TradingView (Zawya/Reuters) reports Velents, a Riyadh-based startup, joined the global Claude Partner Network.
- Velents specialises in enterprise AI solutions for recruitment and human resources (per snippet).
TradingView (Zawya/Reuters) · 2026-06-08
Gulf enterprises face the resilience gap ransomware is exposing
- Computer Weekly reports that ransomware pressure and stricter resilience expectations are exposing a resilience gap among Gulf enterprises.
- The article frames this as an ongoing pressure on Gulf enterprise resilience.
Computer Weekly · 2026-06-08
European Commission publishes draft, non-binding guidelines on classification of high-risk AI systems
- Inside Privacy reports the European Commission published draft, non-binding guidelines on classification of high-risk AI systems (HRAIs).
- The snippet notes the draft was published on 19 May 2026.
Inside Privacy · 2026-06-08
Rackspace Technology establishes regional headquarters in Riyadh to accelerate cloud and AI growth
- GlobeNewswire reports Rackspace Technology established a regional headquarters in Riyadh.
- The press release frames the move as aimed to accelerate cloud and AI growth in the region.
GlobeNewswire · 2026-06-08
NEOM strengthens digital infrastructure with AI data centre partnership with DataVolt
- TI-Insight reports NEOM partnered with DataVolt to develop an AI-focused data centre in Oxagon.
- The snippet describes the project as strengthening Saudi Arabia's digital infrastructure.
Transport Intelligence (TI-Insight) · 2026-06-08
DeepSeek close to sealing $7 billion funding in historic AI deal
- The Economic Times reports Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is nearing a massive $7.4 billion funding round.
- The snippet says tech giants Tencent and CATL are leading the investment (per the excerpt).
The Economic Times · 2026-06-08
Saudi launches first autonomous hydrogen-powered freight truck with P&G partnership
- Construction Business News Middle East reports P&G partnered in the launch of Saudi Arabia's first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck equipped with autonomous driving technology.
- The snippet frames this as a launch of a hydrogen-powered autonomous freight truck in Saudi Arabia.
Construction Business News Middle East · 2026-06-08