Mohamed Ghamdi

Communications, Space and Technology Commission Releases Fifth Edition of Sustainability Report
Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission has published the fifth edition of its sustainability report covering telecom and space sectors.

Chargebacks911 Report Highlights Internal Fraud Risks Across Global Merchants
A study by Chargebacks911 shows that nearly one in four merchants experiences internal fraud, while over half fail to monitor internal dispute actions.

stc and Huawei Complete First Commercial MB² Deployment in Saudi Arabia
stc Group and Huawei have completed the world’s first commercial deployment of MB² microwave antennas in Riyadh, reducing tower antenna counts by up to 90 percent.

Saudi Arabia Records 124% AI Spending Growth as Enterprise Investment Surges
Saudi Arabia recorded 124% growth in enterprise AI spending according to ServiceNow data, as organizations advance digital maturity and infrastructure modernization.

Riyadh to Host Fourth UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics in September 2026
Saudi Arabia will host the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI in Riyadh from September 14 to 17, 2026, gathering global tech ministers and leaders.

Saudi Arabia Approves Naver Digital Twin Platform as National Standard for Municipalities
Saudi Arabia approved Naver’s digital twin platform as the national standard for municipal planning and infrastructure management across the Kingdom.

Saudi Digital Economy Expands Through Infrastructure and Global Tech Partnerships
Saudi Arabia has expanded its data center capacity to over 467 megawatts and attracted major cloud providers, driving national digital economy goals.

Saudi Central Bank Raises US Investments 61% to Focus on AI
The Saudi Central Bank increased its US investments by 61.4% to $7.63 billion in Q2 2026, focusing heavily on artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks.

Apple Leaks Camera-Equipped AirPods in macOS Update
Apple has accidentally revealed its upcoming camera-equipped AirPods in a video embedded within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate update.

Critical macOS Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Gain Full Device Control
A critical macOS vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain full control of affected systems without passwords. Security experts urge immediate updates.

AI Opens New Growth Avenues for Saudi Enterprises
Artificial intelligence is opening new growth avenues for Saudi enterprises, helping small and medium-sized businesses improve operational efficiency.

Tech Giants Face Thousands of Social Media Lawsuits After Failed Appeal
Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google must face thousands of consolidated user addiction lawsuits after a US appeals court rejected their Section 230 defense.

Ooredoo Kuwait Deploys 5G Network Analytics for Smarter Operations
Ooredoo Kuwait has deployed the Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) to integrate advanced 5G network analytics into its core infrastructure.

AI Reshapes Cybersecurity Threats and Attack Methods
A new report details how hackers use artificial intelligence to develop advanced attack tactics and exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities.

Samsung Launches Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with Iterative Hardware Upgrades
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, featuring a slimmer design, a 5,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, and a 200MP camera.

Zain KSA and Huawei Deploy Saudi Arabia’s First 800G Optical Network
Zain KSA and Huawei have deployed Saudi Arabia’s first 800G optical network to support 5G, cloud computing, and AI services.

X Opens Ranking Algorithm and Launches User Transparency Tools
X has open-sourced its core ranking engine on GitHub and introduced settings tools to help users check if their accounts have been shadowbanned.

Barq and Riyadh Air Partner to Develop Digital Payment Infrastructure
Barq and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic partnership to develop a secure and scalable digital payments platform, enhancing the airline’s financial infrastructure.

Majority of Saudi E-Commerce Stores Fail to Meet Data Protection Standards, Study Finds
A King Abdulaziz University study reveals that 60% of top-ranked Saudi e-commerce stores fail to meet personal data protection requirements.

Google Unveils Pixel 11 Series with Tensor G6 Processor
Google has launched its Pixel 11 series featuring the new Tensor G6 processor, upgraded cameras, and expanded RAM configurations for on-device AI tasks.

ByteDance Develops Ten Trillion Parameter AI Model to Rival Mythos
ByteDance is reportedly training a new AI model with 10 trillion parameters, aiming to surpass Anthropic’s Mythos system and domestic Chinese competitors.

CREST Launches First Global AI Cybersecurity Standards for Security Providers
CREST has launched the first global accreditation standards for AI-enabled cybersecurity services, addressing a critical governance gap in the industry.
