Mohamed Mosaed

WhatsApp has rolled out new updates for group chats, including @all mentions that override mute settings, anonymous polls, and quick splinter group creation.

OpenAI has introduced a new Ultrafast mode for its GPT 5.6 Sol model, offering a 14x speed increase and delivering up to 750 tokens per second for enterprise workflows.

A critical security flaw in Zoom’s screen-sharing feature allows remote attackers to gain full control of user devices during active calls.

Google has updated Android Quick Share with a tap-to-share feature, allowing users to exchange files and contact details by physically tapping compatible devices together.

SILQ has secured $100 million in financing from regional and international investors to expand its Fina embedded finance platform for SMEs.

Kaspersky has warned of active cyberattacks by the Head Mare APT group targeting unpatched TrueConf servers to install backdoors.

Annual AI infrastructure spending is projected to reach 1.6 trillion USD by 2031, driving demand for advanced femtosecond lasers in hardware manufacturing.

SDAIA has launched the Ibram platform to enable secure digital signatures and seals for over 87 Saudi government entities.

Zain KSA has enabled 11 remote robotic surgeries in collaboration with SEHA Virtual Hospital, demonstrating the readiness of its dedicated digital network.

A new EY report shows MENA M&A deals reached $46.7 billion in H1 2026, driven by strong domestic transactions and sovereign wealth fund activity.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has received the AI Ethics Label from SDAIA for its Nusuk AI digital assistant, recognizing its commitment to responsible technology.

SDAIA is launching a three-day intensive training program on August 10 to train Saudi creative professionals in generative AI technologies.

Tuwaiq Academy has partnered with NVIDIA to launch the Middle East’s first AI Innovation Center in Riyadh, focusing on natural language processing and emerging technologies.

More than 20 nations have committed to a unified 6G development timeline to align research and establish secure communication channels within the next year.

NVIDIA and Microsoft have established a new global alliance to develop open-source security tools for artificial intelligence systems.

Google’s Gemini AI assistant has reached 950 million monthly users, tripling its user base from last year and closing in on the one-billion-user milestone.

NVIDIA is using 113-degree Fahrenheit water to cool its modern data center hardware, improving energy efficiency for cloud and AI infrastructure.

The Saudi Human Resources Development Fund has partnered with the Academy of Learning to train 3,000 citizens in AI, cybersecurity, and logistics.

Nokia has introduced its new AI-RAN platform in collaboration with Nvidia, promising up to 100% spectral efficiency gains by 2028.

Sony has launched its LinkBuds Clip Open wireless earbuds, featuring an open-ear design, 37-hour battery life, and AI-powered noise reduction.

Saudi digital services firm NourNet is exploring a potential initial public offering on the local stock exchange in collaboration with Goldman Sachs and HSBC.

Saudi Arabia has secured the top global position in the 2026 ICT Development Index, reflecting major investments in digital infrastructure.