Nour Elotaiby

HONOR and ARRI have entered a technical partnership to integrate ARRI Image Science into consumer smartphones, with the first results expected in the HONOR ROBOT PHONE later in 2026.

Bidgely delivered the keynote at IDC European Utilities Xchange in Valencia, presenting AI-driven strategies for smart meter data and grid modernization across Europe.

Panasonic Middle East & Africa has launched the Green Impact Ramadan Campaign, a GCC-wide sustainability initiative encouraging eco-friendly habits during the Holy Month.

Senior executives from GSMA, Orange, and Bharti Airtel warned at MWC26 that digital fraud costs $480 billion annually and is accelerating with AI. Industry leaders called for coordinated global regulation and cross-sector collaboration.

AliExpress highlights seven kitchen tools ahead of Ramadan, with discounts of up to 60% during its Choice Day Sale running March 1–7, 2026.

Anthropic and Infosys have partnered to develop AI agents targeting telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing, and software development. The collaboration integrates Claude models with Infosys Topaz to address compliance and governance requirements in regulated industries.

HONOR unveiled the Magic V6 foldable, the Robot Phone concept, a humanoid robot, MagicPad 4, and MagicBook Pro 14 at MWC 2026 in Barcelona on March 1, 2026. The Magic V6 carries a 6,660mAh silicon-carbon battery and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.

LG Electronics reported combined revenue of KRW 6.2 trillion in Saudi Arabia, India and Brazil in 2025, up more than 20 percent from 2023. The company targets a doubling of that figure by 2030 through localized production and market-specific strategies.

QCY Track S10 sports smartwatch offers precise tracking for athletes. The device features a bright AMOLED screen and long battery life, launching in March.

Google launched Nano Banana 2 image model in MENA on Gemini and Search. The tool offers production specs up to 4K with subject consistency.

Nissan celebrates NISMO 40 years with launches of Patrol NISMO and Z NISMO in the Middle East. The event highlights the brand’s motorsports legacy and road performance.

Infobip launches AgentOS, a platform for AI-driven customer journeys, on its 20th anniversary. It integrates channels and data for autonomous interactions.

SADAFCO and King Abdulaziz University wrapped up a marketing hackathon with 30 students tackling real business challenges. Winners were announced in snacks and culinary categories after presentations on 8 February 2026.

Sandisk has launched an updated portable SSD portfolio featuring speeds up to 4,000MB/s to support AI-generated content and professional 12K video workflows.

Bel Group and Saudi Food Bank packed 20,000 fresh Iftar meal boxes in Jeddah for the third consecutive Ramadan, with participation from Chef Sama Jaad and teams from both organizations.

AMD and Meta announced a multi-year agreement to deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs, with the first gigawatt deployment scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026.

Egyptian Ramadan dishes transform the holy month into a culinary celebration featuring mahshi, molokhia, roasted duck, and traditional desserts that bring families together at iftar tables across Egypt.

Snap launches Snap Souq, an AR experience inspired by Saudi souqs for Ramadan. The feature engages 25 million Snapchat users in the Kingdom.

Saudi families favor practical gifts for Ramadan, per YouGov study. AliExpress lowers shipping thresholds to aid preparations.

DHL Express and LODD signed a MoU to explore Hili drone integration in UAE deliveries. Joint workshops will define routes and use cases for unmanned operations.

Orange reveals its five-year ‘Trust the Future’ strategy, targeting 40 million new customers and €1 billion in revenue growth. The plan emphasizes AI and EMEA expansion amid solid Q4 results.

Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA participated in the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, joining delegates from over 70 countries to advance global AI cooperation and ethical AI governance.