Former OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan accused of installing recording device in conference room
Former OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan accused of installing a recording device in a conference room, allegedly with ties to Saudi Arabia.
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OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan exchanged 1,000+ WhatsApp messages with a Saudi royal, prosecutors say
Prosecutors reveal OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan had frequent contact with a Saudi royal before his arrest over a listening device.
Saudi fintech deals drive $1.1B MENA funding surge in September
Saudi fintech startups raised $762.5M in September, accounting for nearly 70% of the MENA region's $1.1B funding total.
Saudi Arabia secures $2.93B for AI, data centers, and startups at LEAP 2026
Saudi Arabia secures $2.93B for AI, data centers, and startups at LEAP 2026 conference.
Mistral and Humain team up to build sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia
Mistral and Humain collaborate to advance sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia, focusing on infrastructure and localized AI solutions.
Mistral and HUMAIN's €100M+ deal to advance sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia
Mistral and HUMAIN partner to develop advanced AI models and infrastructure for Saudi Arabia and the region, with a focus on cybersecurity and Arabic language.
Saudi Arabia's $106.6M July haul leads MENA startup surge
Saudi Arabia dominated MENA startup funding in July, securing $106.6M across 16 deals, per Wamda data.
ISSF and STV's $500M fund targets AI startups in Jordan and Saudi Arabia
ISSF and STV launch a $500M fund to boost AI startups in Jordan and Saudi Arabia, focusing on growth-stage funding and regional expansion.