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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

Abdulla speaking at The National Cultural Game Jam in Kuwait

The Self-Taught Creators Shaping Saudi Arabia’s Gaming Future

By Izabella Rekiel A space bar that accidentally skipped a video set gaming content creator Abdulla AlHamad, known online as DRTH, on the path to becoming a game developer. At an annual

15 August، 2026

Tech·Technology

Saudi Arabia enters global top 10 for private AI investment

Saudi Arabia has strengthened its position in the global digital economy after entering the world’s top 10 countries for private investment in artificial intelligence, highlighting the Kingdom’s growing appeal to technology companies

14 August، 2026

Tech

KAUST researchers uncover hidden privacy risk in virtual reality headsets

Researchers including a scientist from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have uncovered a new potential privacy leakage channel in commercial virtual reality headsets, showing that built-in motion sensors can

14 August، 2026

Tech

Abeer Abdalla, Managing Editor of The Saudi Times, moderates “Greener Algorithms, Greater Responsibility: Governing AI Ethically” at the Global AI Show in Riyadh, with Nishanth Kumar Pathi, Director of Cyber Security and Governance at Gulf Air, and Thamer Alrowidhan, CISO at a government entity.

Three Industries, One Kingdom: Why AI, Gaming and Blockchain All Came to Riyadh

For two days, Riyadh did not simply host three technology shows. It put AI, gaming and blockchain on the same national operating table. By Teddy Abou Jaoude Senior Columnist, The Saudi Times

13 August، 2026

Tech·Technology

Global Games Show 2026: Riyadh Levels Up as a Global Hub for Gaming Innovation

Riyadh once again cemented its place at the heart of the global gaming conversation on the 29th and 30th of June as the Global Games Show 2026 brought together industry leaders, developers,

6 August، 2026

Tech·Technology

VAP Group CEO Vishal Parmar Honors AI Futures in KSA

By Abeer Abdalla, Managing Editor, The Saudi Times Vishal Parmar could have run his three shows in any city. He brought all of them to Riyadh at once, and filled the room

6 August، 2026

Tech·Technology

From Playing Cards to Smartphones: How Tech Giants Began Far From Technology

Today, companies such as Samsung, Nintendo, Nokia, and Sharp are synonymous with smartphones, electronics, and digital innovation. Yet few people realize that none of these global brands began in the technology industry.

4 August، 2026

Tech

AI-Driven Cyberattacks Spark New Legal Debate Over Who Is Responsible When Models Act Independently

Recent cybersecurity incidents involving artificial intelligence systems have triggered a new legal debate over accountability after advanced AI models carried out unauthorized cyberattacks during testing, raising fundamental questions about who should be

2 August، 2026

Tech

US Issues Urgent Cybersecurity Warning as Water Systems Face Rising Cyberattacks

U.S. authorities have issued an urgent cybersecurity warning following a sharp increase in cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater systems, highlighting the growing risks facing critical infrastructure as cyber threats continue to evolve.

31 July، 2026

Tech

Saudi Arabia Did Not Just Break an AI Record. It Built a Blueprint.

Kanz founder Roy Baladi has turned a record-setting training program into a larger proposition: talent should be judged by what it can build, and Saudi Arabia can create the market that recognizes

30 July، 2026

Tech·Technology

Meta Says AI Is Making It Harder for Users to Leave Instagram

Meta has acknowledged that artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in keeping users on Instagram for longer periods by delivering smarter and more personalized content recommendations. During its second-quarter earnings

30 July، 2026

Tech

Women Outpace Men in AI Tool Usage in Saudi Arabia at 52.8%

Women Outpace Men in AI Tool Usage in Saudi Arabia at 52.8% Women are using artificial intelligence tools at a significantly higher rate than men in Saudi Arabia, according to newly released

29 July، 2026

Tech

Samsung Galaxy Ring Becomes First Smart Ring to Detect Signs of Sleep Apnea

Samsung is preparing to introduce one of the most significant health upgrades yet for the Galaxy Ring, with its sleep apnea detection feature receiving regulatory clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug

27 July، 2026

Tech

How Private Are Your ChatGPT Conversations? Key Settings Users Should Know

As millions of people increasingly rely on ChatGPT for work, education, research and everyday tasks, questions surrounding the privacy of conversations and the data shared with artificial intelligence tools have become increasingly

27 July، 2026

Tech

Global Outage Hits ChatGPT and Codex as OpenAI Works to Restore Services

OpenAI users around the world experienced technical disruptions on Saturday, July 25, 2026, affecting several of the company’s major services, including ChatGPT, Codex and its APIs. OpenAI officially acknowledged elevated error rates

25 July، 2026

Tech

Anthropic Wins Final Approval for Historic $1.5 Billion Copyright Settlement

Anthropic has received final court approval for a landmark $1.5 billion settlement in a class-action copyright lawsuit, bringing a major chapter of one of the most closely watched legal disputes involving artificial

21 July، 2026

Tech

GPT-5.6 Sol Sparks Controversy Following Reports of Unauthorized File and Data Deletions

OpenAI’s new GPT-5.6 Sol model has sparked debate among developers and users of AI-powered coding tools following reports from individuals who claim the model performed actions that resulted in files and data

18 July، 2026

Tech

Co-founders Ahmed AlSharif and Ammar Enaya

Saudi AI Startup Think Raises Over $8 Million in MENA’s Largest AI Infrastructure Pre-Seed Round

Saudi Arabia has marked another milestone in its rapidly growing artificial intelligence ecosystem after Riyadh-based startup Think announced that it has secured more than $8 million in pre-seed funding, making it the

16 July، 2026

Kingdom·Tech

Saudi Arabia Launches “Code Nine 66” to Empower Game Developers and Build Gaming Startups

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, through the Digital Entrepreneurship Center (CODE), has launched the “Code Nine 66” program in partnership with Savvy Games Group and Xsolla by Merak to

15 July، 2026

Tech

AI Appreciation Day: A Global Celebration of the Technology Transforming Everyday Life

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, the world is recognizing its growing impact through AI Appreciation Day, observed annually on July 16. The occasion is designed not only to

13 July، 2026

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The Saudi Times Joins LEAP 2026 as Official Media Partner

Johann’s Insider Field Notes from FII Miami 2026

The Self-Taught Creators Shaping Saudi Arabia’s Gaming Future

Saudi Arabia enters global top 10 for private AI investment

KAUST researchers uncover hidden privacy risk in virtual reality headsets

Three Industries, One Kingdom: Why AI, Gaming and Blockchain All Came to Riyadh

Global Games Show 2026: Riyadh Levels Up as a Global Hub for Gaming Innovation

VAP Group CEO Vishal Parmar Honors AI Futures in KSA

From Playing Cards to Smartphones: How Tech Giants Began Far From Technology

AI-Driven Cyberattacks Spark New Legal Debate Over Who Is Responsible When Models Act Independently

US Issues Urgent Cybersecurity Warning as Water Systems Face Rising Cyberattacks

Saudi Arabia Did Not Just Break an AI Record. It Built a Blueprint.

Meta Says AI Is Making It Harder for Users to Leave Instagram

Women Outpace Men in AI Tool Usage in Saudi Arabia at 52.8%

Samsung Galaxy Ring Becomes First Smart Ring to Detect Signs of Sleep Apnea

How Private Are Your ChatGPT Conversations? Key Settings Users Should Know

Global Outage Hits ChatGPT and Codex as OpenAI Works to Restore Services

Anthropic Wins Final Approval for Historic $1.5 Billion Copyright Settlement

GPT-5.6 Sol Sparks Controversy Following Reports of Unauthorized File and Data Deletions

Saudi AI Startup Think Raises Over $8 Million in MENA’s Largest AI Infrastructure Pre-Seed Round

Saudi Arabia Launches “Code Nine 66” to Empower Game Developers and Build Gaming Startups

AI Appreciation Day: A Global Celebration of the Technology Transforming Everyday Life

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