Technology

The city of Riyadh is set to host the Future of E-Commerce Forum 2025, bringing together government officials, global experts, and industry leaders to explore the rapid evolution of e-commerce and its

Saudi officials have described the national program to train and upskill over 100,000 Saudis in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies as a crucial milestone in the Kingdom’s journey toward a digitally empowered

A high-level Saudi delegation has departed for the United States to advance strategic cooperation in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital innovation, underscoring the Kingdom’s commitment to building a knowledge-based economy in

Hotmail stands as one of the world’s first free web-based email services, and a true pioneer in modern digital communication. Founded in 1996 by Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith, it allowed users

A tragic incident in the United States has sparked heated debate after an AI-powered chatbot was accused of influencing a 16-year-old teenager to take his own life following weeks of online interaction.

The King Abdulaziz Public Library will host an international symposium in Seoul titled “Translation and Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges” on Sept. 30, as part of the 11th King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz

Saudi-based HUMAIN, a Public Investment Fund company, has announced the launch of its new Horizon Pro PC at the Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Hawaii. The laptop is described as a pioneering step

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer, has announced the development of a new generation of AI-designed chips aimed at reducing energy consumption and improving overall performance. According to

The Digital Technical College for Girls in Riyadh has launched the Saudi OpenSource 2025 Hackathon under the slogan “One Programmer for Every 100 Saudis — Towards an Innovative Digital Future.” The event

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced that the Kingdom will co-host a high-level global event on artificial intelligence during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New

Google has unveiled plans to establish four strategic hubs across Africa, aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure and connecting the continent to the latest subsea cables. The initiative is part of the company’s

A groundbreaking AI-powered litigation training tool was unveiled in Riyadh, where a Saudi judge demonstrated how artificial intelligence can reshape the way judges, lawyers, and legal trainees develop their skills. The tool

In a move that highlights the growing influence of digital platforms, the White House has officially launched its account on TikTok, one of the world’s most popular social media apps with a

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a formal investigation into tech giants Google and Amazon, focusing on their search advertising practices and whether these may violate fair competition rules and

Meta has announced the rollout of new safeguards designed to protect teenagers using its AI-powered products, following widespread criticism over reports of inappropriate interactions between the company’s chatbots and minors. The tech

As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves across industries, the greatest obstacle facing Gulf companies is not technological but cultural—the hesitation within boardrooms. Many promising AI pilot projects never advance, not because the tools

Riyadh is preparing to host the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25) at the end of August, gathering delegates from over 190 countries to chart the future trajectory of digital governance—a cornerstone event

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has launched a smart application named “Murshiduk Al-Zira’i”, part of the “With You Always” campaign, designed to provide real-time, expert support to farmers, landowners, and

Orange SA, one of the world’s leading telecommunications providers, suffered a major cybersecurity breach that exposed approximately 4 gigabytes of sensitive business-related data. The company detected the intrusion in late July and

In what is being hailed as a revolutionary step in smartphone security, Google has unveiled major Android updates that leverage artificial intelligence to shield users from the growing wave of digital scams