Naver digital twin platform approved as Saudi national standard for local governments
- Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority (DGA) approved Naver’s cloud-based digital twin platform as the national standard for local government deployments.
- The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing issued an official notice urging local governments to prioritize Naver’s platform to avoid duplicative investments and establish unified technology standards and methodologies.
- Naver won a contract in October 2023 and in 2025 completed digital twin systems for Mecca, Medina and Jeddah covering more than 920,000 buildings across 6,800 square kilometers.
- Naver said it will deepen collaboration with the Saudi government and local partners, apply its digital twin, AI and cloud technologies across Saudi Arabia, and called the national adoption validation of its capabilities and local trust.
The Korea Times · 2026-08-20
The AI scale gap: organisations must rethink operating models, not just technology
- Consultancy-me reports that across the Middle East AI has moved from aspiration to action, per the snippet.
- The snippet says governments and enterprises are investing heavily in data, implying operating models need rethinking.
Consultancy-me.com · 2026-08-20
Why cybersecurity has become a boardroom priority across the Middle East
- Fast Company Middle East examines Kaspersky's view on AI, resilience and a surge in regional cybersecurity investment, per the snippet.
- The piece links AI and resilience to heightened boardroom focus on cybersecurity.
Fast Company Middle East · 2026-08-20
MCIT translation: Minister says Saudi proud of Crown Prince leadership and optimistic about generative AI, cites health and sustainability models
- MCIT translations page quotes the minister expressing pride in Crown Prince leadership and optimism about generative AI.
- The snippet says the minister cited innovative models focused on health and sustainability.
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) · 2026-08-20
SpaceX's biggest shareholders include Alphabet, Nvidia and Saudi Arabia's PIF, Business Insider says
- Business Insider's snippet lists SpaceX's biggest shareholders as Alphabet, Nvidia, and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
- The snippet cites second-quarter portfolio disclosures as the basis for the list.
Business Insider · 2026-08-20
UK cinemas restrict Meta AI and other camera-enabled smart glasses over piracy concerns
- ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English reports cinema operators in Britain are introducing policies to prohibit or restrict camera-enabled smart glasses.
- The snippet specifically mentions Meta's AI-powered eyewear among devices being restricted.
ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English · 2026-08-20
Qatar Airways introduces the world's first Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9
- Simple Flying reports Qatar Airways' 787-9 will be Starlink-equipped, offering passengers connectivity up to 500 megabytes a second gate-to-gate, per the snippet.
Simple Flying · 2026-08-20
Haier unveils a range of smart home appliances designed for Saudi lifestyles
- AITNews reports Haier unveiled a distinguished range of connected smart home appliances designed for Saudi lifestyles, per the snippet.
- The snippet notes Haier is a global home-appliance brand and references its sales ranking.
AITNews / البوابة التقنية · 2026-08-20