'The Year of Artificial Intelligence' underscores Saudi commitment
- SDAIA's 'The Year of Artificial Intelligence' underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to scientific, civilizational, and humanitarian roles in AI, per the authority's description.
- The initiative is highlighted on SDAIA's media pages.
Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) · 2026-07-24
International Cybersecurity Forum and UN launch cyber diplomacy capacity-building programme
- The International Cybersecurity Forum, in partnership with the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), launched a capacity-building programme in cyber diplomacy.
- The programme was announced at the United Nations in New York according to the Saudi Press Agency item.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA) · 2026-07-24
NCA issues F5 security alert and notes updates to address vulnerabilities
- The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) posted an alert that F5 has released security updates to address several vulnerabilities in their products.
- The alert is listed under NCA's security advisories with identifier 2026-7669 in the snippet.
National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) · 2026-07-24
Zain KSA begins commercial rollout of Saudi Arabia's first 5G-Advanced network
- Zain KSA has commenced commercial rollout of Saudi Arabia’s first 5G-Advanced network, starting in Riyadh and Jeddah.
- The 5G-A rollout builds on Zain’s recently launched 5G standalone (5G SA) network, which leverages the 600-MHz spectrum band alongside other bands.
- Zain said 5G-A will strengthen coverage and improve connectivity, particularly indoors and in areas that require broader signal reach, and will boost everyday app performance including ultra-HD streaming, cloud gaming, video calls, and AI-powered services, with more consistent performance in high-density environments and greater battery efficiency on compatible devices.
- Zain KSA CEO Saad bin Abdulrahman AlSadhan said the technology lays the foundation for next-gen services such as Voice over New Radio (VoNR), RedCap IoT technologies, and other innovations that will underpin future digital services.
Developing Telecoms · 2026-07-24
Saudi Data & AI Authority participated in UN Commission session
- The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) participated in the 29th session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for...
- SDAIA's participation was noted in its media center news item.
Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) · 2026-07-24
SDAIA invites public views on draft accreditation standards guide
- The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) invited the public to provide views on a draft 'Guide to Accreditation Certification Standards' for controllers and processors.
- The call was issued through the authority's public notice as reported by SPA and other outlets.
Saudi Press Agency (SPA) · 2026-07-24
European Commission approves Saudi deals for Humain and Electronic Arts
- The European Commission approved the Saudi Public Investment Fund's acquisition of Electronic Arts, per the report.
- The commission also approved a joint acquisition of Humain by Aramco and the Public Investment Fund, according to the snippet.
Asharq Business with Bloomberg · 2026-07-24