The event is now 60% larger and will feature a new Black Hat Campus, Deep Dive Stage, Investor Program, CyberSeed Startup Competition, and more.
Football megastar Ronaldo was in attendance, and was honored to meet His Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The Telegram-like one-way messaging tool will also be available on Facebook Messenger.
The new update aims to make it easier to switch between WhatsApp accounts.
Statistical data suggests that the new tool will reduce manual processes by 50%.
Flights continue as normal, but Middle East Airlines staff are on standby in case more of the fleet needs to be relocated.
Startups may be eligible for up to $204,000 to help accelerate growth and hasten their contribution to the local economy.
The Autonomous Racing League will see 10 teams from around the world competing in specially built Dallara Super Formula cars.
The Dutch-Lebanese startup offers a pioneering e-bike service that aims to reduce traffic congestion in Lebanon's busy capital.
Over 1,000 AI-related companies are participating, according to event organizers.