Nour Elotaiby
Fortinet Report: AI-Driven Cyber Fraud Surges 1,300% as Saudi Arabia Tops MEA Cybersecurity Rankings
Fortinet’s 2026 report documents a 1,300% global rise in AI-driven cyber fraud and places Saudi Arabia among the top cybersecurity performers in the Middle East and Africa.
Japan Sets $252.4 Billion Chip Sales Target by 2040 in Push for AI Dominance
Japan has set a JPY40 trillion ($252.4 billion) chip sales target by 2040, eight times higher than 2020 levels, as part of a government strategy to lead in AI-driven semiconductor production.
Ankabut and Dell Technologies Sign MoU to Expand High-Performance Computing in UAE Education
Ankabut and Dell Technologies signed an MoU on February 17, 2026, to deliver GPU-as-a-service and high-performance computing to UAE academic institutions.
LG Electronics Presents New Compressor and Motor Technologies at AHR Expo 2026
LG Electronics presented two new component technologies at AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas. The BHA Series – DualJet™ and CurvedSpoke™ target efficiency and size reduction in refrigeration and HVAC applications.
Ramadan Gaming Shifts from Living Room Gatherings to Global Digital Arenas
Ramadan gaming has shifted from small in-person gatherings to live-streamed global events, with digital platforms turning nightly sessions into virtual stadiums for thousands of viewers.
- Ad
Huawei iFTTO Solution Targets Smart Campus Transformation at MWC Barcelona 2026
Huawei unveiled the iFTTO solution at MWC Barcelona 2026, combining optical networking with AI to accelerate smart campus transformation across education, healthcare, and hospitality sectors.
Huawei Launches AI Data Platform to Scale Enterprise AI Agent Deployment
Huawei unveiled its AI Data Platform at MWC Barcelona 2026, integrating a knowledge base, KV cache, and memory bank to help enterprise AI agents move from demos to full deployment.
Huawei MWC 2026: Smart Devices, Foldables, and Health Tech Take Center Stage in Barcelona
Huawei showcased smartphones, tablets, foldables, and smartwatches at MWC 2026 in Barcelona under the theme ‘Own the Moment,’ highlighting AI, health tech, and mobile imaging advances.
HONOR AI Connect Platform Targets 20,000 AI Services by End of 2026
HONOR outlined its open AI device ecosystem strategy at MWC 2026, targeting integration of more than 20,000 AI services through the HONOR AI Connect platform by end of 2026.
HONOR and ARRI Announce Technical Collaboration to Bring Cinematic Image Science to Mobile Devices
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.
AI Energy Intelligence: Bidgely Presents Strategy at IDC European Utilities Xchange in Valencia
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 Launches Green Impact Ramadan Campaign to Promote Sustainable Living Across the GCC
Panasonic Middle East & Africa has launched the Green Impact Ramadan Campaign, a GCC-wide sustainability initiative encouraging eco-friendly habits during the Holy Month.
Telecom Leaders Warn Digital Fraud Costs $480 Billion Annually at MWC26
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.
Smart Kitchen Essentials for Ramadan: AliExpress Highlights Seven Tools for Suhoor and Iftar
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 Collaborate to Build AI Agents for Telecommunications and Regulated Industries
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 Magic V6 and Robot Phone Debut at MWC 2026 Alongside Humanoid Robot
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 Targets Twofold Revenue Growth in Saudi Arabia, India and Brazil by 2030
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 Announces Launch of Track S10 Sports Smartwatch
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 Releases Nano Banana 2 Image Model on Gemini App and Search in MENA
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 Marks NISMO 40 Years with Patrol and Z NISMO Launches in Middle East
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 Platform for AI-Driven Customer Communications
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 Conclude Marketing Hackathon in Jeddah
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.