Saudi Interior Ministry launches four-month military training programs in AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity and programming
- Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with Tuwaiq Academy, launched four-month military training tracks in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity and programming.
- Programs are designed to prepare candidates for appointment to the military ranks of Deputy Sergeant (Wakeel Raqib) and Corporal ('Arif).
- Open to men holding a diploma or a bachelor's degree or higher; applicants must meet military service requirements and Tuwaiq Academy admission criteria.
- Participants will receive accredited professional certifications and hands-on practical training; registration runs from Monday, July 20, 2026 to Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Saudi Gazette · 2026-07-20
OECD warns of growing 'shadow AI' in government
- The OECD warns that 'shadow AI' exposes gaps in public-sector safeguards as civil servants adopt GenAI without consistent approval or monitoring, per the update.
- The warning highlights governance and oversight gaps when government staff use generative AI tools without formal controls.
Digital Watch Observatory · 2026-07-20
Cyberattack hits Coca-Cola's Fairlife dairy brand, US production suspended
- Fairlife temporarily halted production across its US operations after a ransomware attack compromised parts of its IT systems.
- The attack prompted suspension of production while the company deals with compromised IT systems.
People Matters Global · 2026-07-20
Saudi Ministry of Commerce adopts NVIDIA B300 for AI
- The Saudi Ministry of Commerce became the first government entity in the Kingdom to adopt the 'NVIDIA B300' AI stack, per the report.
- The move aims to strengthen the Ministry's digital infrastructure, according to the snippet.
Asharq Bloomberg · 2026-07-20
100 days to save a ruined company — internal report on troubled firm linked to STC
- The fetched item headline reads '100 يوم لإنقاذ شركة مدمرة' and notes frustrated employees awaiting layoff decisions.
- Snippet references an 800 million riyal debt for STC, ongoing millions in losses, and the planned layoff of 150 staff.
Thmanyah (manual link) · 2026-07-20
Scale AI and Dell Technologies partner to advance AI adoption in Qatar
- The collaboration establishes a framework to expand adoption of advanced AI solutions across Qatar, supporting Qatar National goals, per the report.
- The partnership is presented as aiding national AI adoption and advanced AI solution deployment.
TechAfrica News · 2026-07-20
China releases international AI ethics governance action plan
- A new initiative from China supports inclusive AI governance and developing country participation, according to the update.
- The plan is presented as an international AI ethics governance action plan from China.
Digital Watch Observatory · 2026-07-20
PwC India opens Advanced Innovation and Technology Hub in Noida
- PwC India unveiled its Advanced Innovation and Technology Hub in Noida to support its Vision 2030 strategy, per the report.
- The hub is positioned to help triple revenue and enhance the workforce, according to the snippet.
ETEnterpriseAI · 2026-07-20