Saudi government AI spending rises by 20%

17-Jun-26 - Welcome to the Middle East AI News Minute, brought to you by Carrington Malin - Marketing for an AI First world. In this podcast:

• Saudi government AI spending accelerates by 20% (Middle East AI News)

• Egypt signs $400 million AI data centre deal (Middle East AI News)

• CNTXT AI raises $60 million for expansion (Middle East AI News)

Stories that you may have missed…

• Saudi business AI adoption hits 33% in 2025, up 20% in one year

• UAE creates federal authority to lead AI, data & digital government

• KKR & Kuwait launch $10 billion AI infrastructure venture

• Middle East boardrooms actively reviewing AI’s role in decision-making

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