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The Saudi Times Joins LEAP 2026 as Official Media Partner

The Saudi Times is proud to announce its role as an Official Media Partner for LEAP 2026, the world’s largest technology gathering, which opens on 31 August in Riyadh and runs through

18 August، 2026

by The Saudi Times

Johann’s Insider Field Notes from FII Miami 2026

How FII is helping shape the future architecture of global capital By Johann Jenson, reporting from FII PRIORITY Miami for The Saudi Times Johann Jenson is Founding Partner of NIAS.io, a Saudi-focused investment platform and network of private offices and

17 April، 2026

by Johann Jenson

Absher Platform Handles 49 Million Transactions in August

In August Absher Platform Handles 49 Million Transactions

RIYADH, The Absher platform run by the Ministry of Interior processed 49,118,832 electronic transactions for beneficiaries during August, combining activity across its Absher Individuals and Absher Businesses services. Absher is the Ministry

29 September، 2026

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Sachin Dev Duggal, Founder - CEO - SeKondBrain AI

The Human Force Behind AI: Sachin Dev Duggal Building the Map of AI with SeKondbrain

The Saudi Times Presents the Global AI tech CEOs to Watch for 2026 By: Boudou Gueffai | Editor-in-Chief Editorial contribution: Jude Albuthi Meet Sachin Dev Duggal, Founder & CEO of SeKondBrain, Duggal

16 September، 2026

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Fake Reddit Ad Exposes Windows and Mac Users to ClickFix Attacks

ClickFix attacks are becoming an increasingly serious cybersecurity threat in 2026, evolving from relatively limited scams into sophisticated social-engineering campaigns designed to convince users to execute malicious commands themselves. One of the

15 September، 2026

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Saudi Internet and Social Media Statistics 2026: 40+ Key Numbers

Saudi Arabia is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, with internet connectivity and social media becoming integral parts of everyday life. The expansion of digital infrastructure is also supporting the objectives of Vision

14 September، 2026

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Apple Unveils Apple Watch Series 12 With More Accurate Health Sensors, S11 Chip and New AI Features

Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12, its latest generation of smartwatch, with a strong focus on health and fitness monitoring, more accurate heart-rate measurements, the new S11 chip, and a

10 September، 2026

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Arm Unveils New Mobile Platform Combining Stronger AI With Advanced Graphics

Smartphones are moving toward a new stage of development following Arm’s introduction of CSS for Mobile 2, a platform designed to boost mobile devices’ capabilities for artificial intelligence and gaming as AI

8 September، 2026

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AI Could Pose an Existential Risk to Humanity, UN Rights Chief Warns as He Calls for Strict Safeguards

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has warned that advanced artificial intelligence could eventually become powerful enough to threaten humanity, calling for urgent international action to establish strict safeguards and

7 September، 2026

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Is Now the Best Time to Buy an iPhone? AI Chip Demand Could Push iPhone 18 Prices Higher

Apple is preparing to unveil its new iPhone 18 lineup, with analysts expecting prices for some models to rise by $100 to $200 amid a broader surge in memory-chip costs driven by

6 September، 2026

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OpenAI Acknowledges Need to Rethink How AI Misalignment Incidents Are Handled

OpenAI has acknowledged that the rapid evolution of AI agent capabilities requires a new approach to incidents in which systems behave in unexpected ways or move beyond the boundaries established by their

5 September، 2026

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Smart Hospitality Technology From Riyadh Aims to Simplify Hotel Guest Experiences

The hospitality industry is moving toward increasingly integrated digital experiences as hotels adopt apps, QR codes, websites, phones and other digital touchpoints. SparkleHaze is seeking to address the resulting complexity with connected

3 September، 2026

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AI Is Reshaping Saudi Arabia’s Labor Market Through Smarter Hiring and Skills Verification

Saudi Arabia is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its labor market, moving digital solutions beyond supportive tools toward systems embedded directly in recruitment, compliance and skills verification. The approach is

3 September، 2026

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Lenovo Unveils First Laptop Manufactured in Saudi Arabia, Advancing the Kingdom’s Vision for Advanced Manufacturing

Riyadh, August 31, 2026: Lenovo has unveiled its first laptop manufactured in Saudi Arabia at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion in the Kingdom and its

1 September، 2026

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iPhone Fold Nears Its Debut as Apple Prepares to Enter the Foldable Smartphone Race

Apple is preparing to enter the foldable smartphone market for the first time, with growing expectations that the company could unveil its long-rumored foldable iPhone during its September 9, 2026 event. The

30 August، 2026

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Ahmed AlSharif, Founder and CEO of Think Engineering the World’s Most Efficient AI Infrastructure, Turning Every Watt of Silicon into Intelligence

Meet the Founder Building AI Infrastructure that Thinks The Saudi Times Presents the Global AI tech CEOs to Watch for 2026 By: Boudou Gueffai | Editor-in-Chief Editorial contribution: Jude Albuthi Meet the

20 August، 2026

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Despite Rapid Progress, Public Support for AI Is Losing Ground

Artificial intelligence continues to advance at an extraordinary pace, attracting hundreds of billions of dollars in investment and becoming increasingly embedded in everyday products and services. Yet public sentiment in the United

20 August، 2026

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How Gulf Households Are Turning Living Rooms into Private Cinemas

By Jobin Joejoe, Managing Director, Sony Middle East and Africa (MEA) Across the region, the modern home is undergoing an architectural and lifestyle transformation. From Riyadh to Dubai and Doha, the traditional

20 August، 2026

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Saudi Arabia Launches “Back to School Through a Safe Door” Campaign to Strengthen Cybersecurity Awareness

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, has launched the second edition of its “Back to School Through a Safe Door” awareness campaign alongside the start of

18 August، 2026

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Saudi Arabia Wins 3 Awards at the 2026 International Olympiad in Informatics

The Saudi Informatics Team achieved a historic result at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026), winning three international awards at the 38th edition of the competition hosted by Uzbekistan, including Saudi

16 August، 2026

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Najran Puts Artificial Intelligence at the Heart of Its 8th Health Forum and Excellence Award

The Najran region is placing artificial intelligence at the center of its healthcare agenda in 2026, with AI selected as a key theme for the eighth Najran Health Forum and the sixth

16 August، 2026

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Riyadh to Host UNESCO’s 4th Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Riyadh will host the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence from September 14 to 17, 2026, bringing together leading experts, policymakers and technology leaders to discuss the future

15 August، 2026

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The Saudi Times Joins LEAP 2026 as Official Media Partner

Johann’s Insider Field Notes from FII Miami 2026

In August Absher Platform Handles 49 Million Transactions

The Human Force Behind AI: Sachin Dev Duggal Building the Map of AI with SeKondbrain

Fake Reddit Ad Exposes Windows and Mac Users to ClickFix Attacks

Saudi Internet and Social Media Statistics 2026: 40+ Key Numbers

Apple Unveils Apple Watch Series 12 With More Accurate Health Sensors, S11 Chip and New AI Features

Arm Unveils New Mobile Platform Combining Stronger AI With Advanced Graphics

AI Could Pose an Existential Risk to Humanity, UN Rights Chief Warns as He Calls for Strict Safeguards

Is Now the Best Time to Buy an iPhone? AI Chip Demand Could Push iPhone 18 Prices Higher

OpenAI Acknowledges Need to Rethink How AI Misalignment Incidents Are Handled

Smart Hospitality Technology From Riyadh Aims to Simplify Hotel Guest Experiences

AI Is Reshaping Saudi Arabia’s Labor Market Through Smarter Hiring and Skills Verification

Lenovo Unveils First Laptop Manufactured in Saudi Arabia, Advancing the Kingdom’s Vision for Advanced Manufacturing

iPhone Fold Nears Its Debut as Apple Prepares to Enter the Foldable Smartphone Race

Ahmed AlSharif, Founder and CEO of Think Engineering the World’s Most Efficient AI Infrastructure, Turning Every Watt of Silicon into Intelligence

Despite Rapid Progress, Public Support for AI Is Losing Ground

How Gulf Households Are Turning Living Rooms into Private Cinemas

Saudi Arabia Launches “Back to School Through a Safe Door” Campaign to Strengthen Cybersecurity Awareness

Saudi Arabia Wins 3 Awards at the 2026 International Olympiad in Informatics

Najran Puts Artificial Intelligence at the Heart of Its 8th Health Forum and Excellence Award

Riyadh to Host UNESCO’s 4th Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

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