When Arabic AI Meets Global Scale: HUMAIN and Microsoft Join Forces

A New Chapter Begins

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia is officially on the AI map. HUMAIN, a PIF company, just announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, and it's a big one.

The plan? Bring HUMAIN's ALLAM models into Microsoft's ecosystem while pairing AI experts with Microsoft's Forward Deployed Engineers. Together, they'll help organizations move from AI curiosity to AI action.

Built on Powerful Foundations

This partnership leans on Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Foundry, blending them with HUMAIN's Arabic-language expertise. Consequently, developers gain direct access to region-ready models.

Meanwhile, enterprises can build custom agents suited to Arabic-language workflows. As a result, businesses get tools that actually speak their language—literally.

Engineering That Gets Hands-On

Beyond models, this collaboration prioritizes real support. HUMAIN and Microsoft engineers will work alongside customers, identifying use cases and optimizing deployments.

Ultimately, this co-engineering approach helps companies move from experimentation to production-scale success.

Just the Beginning

According to CEO Tareq Amin, this is only step one. Furthermore, more capabilities are coming, especially around LEAP.

Together, HUMAIN and Microsoft are shaping what enterprise AI looks like—starting right here in the Kingdom.

Cairo Calling: Eni and Egypt Chart a Gas-Powered Future

A Meeting of Minds in Cairo

So, big news out of Cairo (Egypt) today. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi sat down with Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi to talk shop about their long-running partnership. Naturally, Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Petroleum Karim Badawi joined in too.

Together, they covered a lot of ground, from past wins to what's coming next for Egypt's energy sector.

Big Gas, Bigger Plans

First, Descalzi walked through Eni's upstream investments, which have cemented the company as Egypt's top oil and gas producer. Then came the headline: the Denise West discovery, packing roughly 2 TCF of gas. Consequently, Eni is racing toward a Final Investment Decision with bp and EGPC, aiming for first gas in under two years.

Meanwhile, offshore Sinai production has jumped 50% since 2025, thanks to steady drilling across Eni-operated areas.

Beyond Egypt's Borders

Additionally, the pair discussed Cronos, Eni's Cyprus gas project, which just hit FID and could help Egypt become a true Mediterranean energy hub.

People, Not Just Pipelines

Finally, Descalzi reaffirmed Eni's health-project commitments. Overall, it's a partnership built on energy—and community.

From Dubai Skylines to Saudi Sands: How Legend Robot Is Painting the Future of Gigaprojects

Big things are happening in RIYADH, Saudi Arabia. Legend Robot just previewed its regional interior painting fleet at Big 5 Construct Saudi, and honestly, it's a game-changer. The star of the show? A 3.3m Putty & Latex Spraying Robot built specifically for Middle Eastern jobsites.

Proven Across the Region

This isn't theory. At DAMAC Hills, units autonomously finished vertical surfaces on a skyscraper, keeping workers out of harm's way. Over at DAMAC Lagoons, the same tech delivered flawless, uniform coverage across mid-rise buildings.

Meanwhile, at the Qiddiya Project, Legend Robot partnered with Furnishing House to speed up wall finishing without sacrificing quality or safety.

Built for the Heat, Built for Speed

During Qiddiya trials, the robots hit 226 m²/hour, letting contractors move faster than ever. Plus, thermal management and sealed components mean they keep performing even when temperatures soar.

Playing Nice with Local Materials

Compatibility matters, and Legend Robot delivers. The fleet works seamlessly with Jotun Durosan, Fenomastic, Jazeera Green, Caparol Mid Coat, and ChemiPaint Acrylic Crack Filler.

Backing Vision 2030

With smart AI path-planning, the fleet cuts material waste by 15%, directly fueling Saudi Vision 2030 giga-developments like Qiddiya and NEOM.

Catch it live at Stand 3B49, Hall 3, Aug 30–Sept 2.