Mohamed Ghamdi

Apple Approves Nvidia eGPU Mac Drivers for AI Workloads, Not Gaming
Apple has approved Tiny Corp’s drivers for Nvidia and AMD eGPUs on Mac, enabling AI workloads on Apple silicon without security workarounds. The drivers do not support gaming.

OpenAI Buys TBPN Podcast: Why Owning the AI Conversation Matters
OpenAI has acquired TBPN, the podcast network where AI industry leaders speak openly. The deal is less about content and more about controlling the narrative around artificial intelligence.

LEAP 2026 Scheduled for August 31 to September 3 at Riyadh Exhibition Centre
LEAP 2026 is confirmed for August 31 to September 3 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre. The fifth edition builds on 200,000+ attendees recorded at LEAP 2025.

Milestone Systems Expands Hafnia with Synthetic Data and Training-as-a-Service at NVIDIA GTC
Milestone Systems introduced Hafnia synthetic data tools and a Training-as-a-Service preview at NVIDIA GTC, targeting rare-scenario AI training for smart city applications.

Kingston IronKey Locker+ 50 G2 Launches With 256-Bit AES Hardware Encryption and FIPS 197 Certification
Kingston Technology launched the IronKey Locker+ 50 G2 USB drive on March 17, 2026, featuring 256-bit AES hardware encryption, FIPS 197 certification, and multi-password support across capacities from 32 GB to 256 GB.

Saudi Arabia Designates 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence
The Saudi Cabinet has designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence, reinforcing the Kingdom’s push to become a global hub for data and AI technologies under Vision 2030.

Nvidia CPU Strategy Shifts to Center Stage at GTC 2026 as Agentic AI Drives Demand
Nvidia is set to showcase its agentic-optimized CPU lineup at GTC 2026, as surging demand for AI infrastructure pushes central processors back into the spotlight. The company’s multiyear Meta deal and a broader industry supply crunch signal a major market shift.

IATA Launches DG Digital to Fully Automate Dangerous Goods Shipment Declarations
IATA launched DG Digital on March 16, 2026, to fully automate dangerous goods shipment declarations within its DG AutoCheck platform. Pilot tests in Japan cut rejection rates from 4.5% to 0.5%.

NVIDIA Brings AI Video Generation Tools to RTX GPUs at GDC 2026
NVIDIA introduced AI video generation tools at GDC 2026, enabling RTX GPU users to create and upscale video locally up to 2.5x faster using new NVFP4 and FP8 model formats.

GlobalData Releases Voice Evolution White Paper at MWC 2026, Outlining AI Integration Roadmap for Telecom Operators
GlobalData released a white paper at MWC 2026 outlining a three-phase roadmap for integrating AI into voice networks. Principal Analyst Andy Hicks argues that a fully converged voice core is essential for operators managing multi-generational networks.

China Plans In-Orbit BeiDou Navigation Upgrade Across 50-Satellite Constellation
China’s satellite navigation office plans an in-orbit upgrade across all 50 BeiDou satellites, targeting improved user experience and a fully integrated spatiotemporal system by 2035.

Lucid Motors Unveils Midsize Platform with Cosmos and Earth SUVs, Targets Sub-$50,000 Price Point
Lucid Group unveiled its Midsize platform at Investor Day on March 13, 2026, introducing the Cosmos and Earth SUVs with starting prices below $50,000 and a robotaxi concept called Lunar.

Microsoft Copilot Agents Drive Workplace Transformation Across Enterprises
Microsoft detailed the expansion of Copilot agents within Microsoft 365 on March 9, 2026, outlining how enterprises are deploying AI agents to automate complex workflows and drive operational transformation.

X Money Early Public Access Set to Launch Next Month, Musk Says
X Money is set to enter early public access next month, according to Elon Musk. The feature is part of X Corp.’s push to add payments to its social platform.

Cursor Marketplace Adds 30+ New Plugins from Atlassian, GitLab, Datadog, and More
Cursor added more than 30 new plugins to its marketplace, including integrations from Atlassian, Datadog, GitLab, and PlanetScale, expanding AI agent capabilities across the development workflow.

Hikvision ESG Award: Company Wins DMCC Global Enterprise ESG Leader Recognition
Hikvision received the inaugural DMCC Global Enterprise ESG Leader Award on March 12, 2026, recognizing its environmental, social, and governance performance across its Middle East operations.

Nissan X-Trail Marks 25 Years with 8.1 Million Units Sold Worldwide
Nissan X-Trail celebrates its 25th anniversary with 8.1 million units sold globally and over 51,000 units sold in Saudi Arabia in the past five years.

HAVELSAN Breaks Ground on 17,000 sq m Flight Simulator Production Center in Ankara
HAVELSAN has broken ground on a 17,000 sq m flight simulator production facility in Ankara, targeting output of more than 30 simulators annually by 2027.

Pakistan 5G Spectrum Auction Raises $507 Million as Jazz, Ufone and Zong Secure 480MHz
Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction raised $507 million, with Jazz, Ufone, and Zong securing 480MHz across four frequency bands on March 11, 2026.

Saudi Arabia AI Sector Reaches $9.1 Billion in Funding as Cabinet Designates 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence
Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence as the Kingdom ranked 14th globally in the 2025 AI Index and AI companies secured $9.1 billion in funding.

WVU Health System Selects hellocare.ai to Deploy AI-Powered Smart Hospital Rooms Across 25 Facilities
WVU Health System has selected hellocare.ai to deploy AI-powered smart hospital rooms across all 25 of its hospitals, covering more than 3,000 beds in four states.

ScreenCheck and ICT Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Enterprise Security Across the GCC
ScreenCheck and Integrated Control Technology (ICT) signed a strategic partnership on March 10, 2026, to expand access control and unified security management solutions across the GCC.
