Houthi attacks disrupt Pakistani IT firms’ business in Saudi Arabia, executives say
- Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport caused casualties, including a strike that killed 12 and injured 309, and another that killed a Pakistani national and wounded 11.
- Pakistani technology executives say the attacks are disrupting business in Saudi Arabia, pausing existing projects, delaying new ones, and prompting clients to review budgets.
- Pakistan's technology exports reached $4.6 billion, up 21 percent from a year earlier; Saudi Arabia has become an important market for Pakistani tech firms and freelancers.
- Saudi Arabia is a major source of remittances to Pakistan; Pakistan received nearly $10.9 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, including $899.1 million from Saudi Arabia in September.
Arab News PK · 2026-10-15
Sharjah introduces AI guidelines for private schools
- The Sharjah Private Education Authority launched an ethical framework governing the use of artificial intelligence in private schools.
- The guideline aims to set ethical standards for AI use in education.
Gulf Business · 2026-10-15
Nvidia says AI plans 'have not changed' in Middle East despite Iran conflict
- Nvidia stated that its AI plans in the Middle East have not changed despite the Iran conflict.
- Ruth Berry said the company remains committed to the region's AI appetite.
The National · 2026-10-15
World Petroleum Congress highlights: Energy security, infrastructure investment and AI dominate Riyadh discussions
- Industry leaders at the World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh emphasized practical energy transitions, reliable oil and gas supplies and new technology.
- Discussions highlighted energy security, infrastructure investment and AI.
EnergyNow.com · 2026-10-15
Trump appointed Jay Clayton to lead a federal artificial intelligence task force.
- The Oakland Post reported President Donald Trump appointed Jay Clayton to lead a federal artificial intelligence task force.
- The article also highlights AI initiatives at OU.
The Oakland Post · 2026-10-15
Modal Labs raises $750 million at $15.7 billion valuation, Times of India reports
- Times of India reported AI infrastructure startup Modal Labs raised $750 million at a $15.7 billion valuation.
- The raise positions Modal as a significant AI infrastructure player, per the report.
The Times of India · 2026-10-15
Saudi Arabia signs memoranda on energy co-operation with Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt
- Saudi Arabia signed memoranda of understanding with Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt to expand cooperation across several energy sectors, Energetica India reports.
- Agreements cover electricity, renewable energy, grid interconnection, oil infrastructure and other energy areas according to the report.
Energetica India Magazine · 2026-10-15