01AI InfrastructureSaudi ArabiaEU–GCC summit agenda puts AI infrastructure and data centres in focusThe October Riyadh summit is expected to examine Gulf–European cooperation in cloud, high-performance computing, data centres and digital services, but no joint AI investment has yet been announced.29 September 2026
02Government & PolicySaudi ArabiaSaudi Central Bank expands regulatory sandbox for autonomous AI financial services and risk underwritingSAMA establishes new compliance guidelines allowing fintechs to test algorithmic credit scoring and automated Islamic financing contracts.23 September 2026
03Robotics & Autonomous SystemsBahrainBahrain International Airport operationalizes biometric AI passenger corridors across new terminalThe Kingdom's aviation gateway integrates facial recognition and predictive baggage handling to enable contactless, seamless passenger transit.22 September 2026