Saudi Tech & Investment: SABIC signed a project development agreement with China’s Rongsheng Petrochemical for the Jintang New Materials Project, with a potential SABIC equity investment of up to 50% and a framework toward a final investment decision. AI & Safety: TikTok is rolling out AI literacy resources and testing stronger AI-generated spam detection across MENA, including tools to label synthetic videos and target spam accounts. Nuclear Policy Watch: A US-Saudi nuclear accord that would allow Saudi uranium enrichment remains in limbo pending Trump sign-off, with safeguards still under debate. Physical Security AI: Genetec says Saudi organizations should adopt AI in physical security in practical, responsible ways as video and sensor data volumes grow. Finance: Saudi’s Social Security Investment Fund reported assets rising to about JOD 19.7B by end of June 2026, driven by investment income and strategic equity revaluation. Water Security: Iranian strikes damaged Kuwait’s power and desalination plant, renewing concerns about Gulf drinking-water vulnerability. Digital Finance/Real Estate: Jozo received Sharia certification for its fractional real estate management platform, aiming to broaden access via regulated digital shares. Mobility Tech: WeRide’s UAE robotaxi deployment was named among top international cooperation examples in Chinese AI at WAIC.