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E.SUN Bank and IBM have developed a comprehensive AI governance framework for the financial sector, addressing critical challenges of model validation, accountability, and regulatory compliance. This framework adapts global standards like the EU AI Act and ISO/IEC 42001, offering banks a structured approach for pre-deployment reviews, ongoing monitoring, data utilization, and risk assessment. The initiative aims to empower financial institutions to scale AI adoption confidently while ensuring robust oversight and regulatory adherence.

no extra.IBM and Riyadh Air announced a partnership that makes Riyadh Air the world’s first AI‑native airline. Using IBM Consulting, the watsonx Orchestrate platform and a network of 60+ technology partners, the carrier built a fully AI‑driven operating model that unifies employee workflows and passenger services. Test flights are underway, with full commercial launch slated for early 2026 and a goal of serving over 100 destinations by 2030. The AI foundation delivers real‑time analytics, automated planning, and proactive concierge tools to boost efficiency, revenue and customer experience.