Nour Elotaiby

Sandisk Portable SSD Portfolio Updated for AI Workflows
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 Saudi Food Bank Partnership Delivers 20,000 Ramadan Meal Boxes in Jeddah
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 Meta Partnership Expands with 6 Gigawatt GPU Deployment Agreement
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: Traditional Iftar and Suhoor Foods in Egypt
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 AR Experience for Ramadan in Saudi Arabia
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 Shift to Practical Gifts Ahead of Ramadan, YouGov Study Shows
Saudi families favor practical gifts for Ramadan, per YouGov study. AliExpress lowers shipping thresholds to aid preparations.

DHL Express and LODD Sign MoU to Integrate Hili Unmanned Aircraft into Deliveries
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 Announces Five-Year Strategy with AI Focus and EMEA Expansion
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.

SDAIA Joins AI Impact Summit 2026 in India to Advance Global AI Cooperation
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.

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Reopens Renovated Hyundai Yanbu Showroom
Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors – Hyundai reopened its renovated Yanbu showroom on February 16, 2026, in line with Hyundai global standards. The facility displays the latest sedan and SUV models for customers in Yanbu and surrounding areas.

LG Showcases Smart Home Products Designed for Ramadan Majlis Gatherings
LG Electronics presented a range of smart home products in Dubai on February 19, 2026, designed to enhance the traditional Ramadan majlis experience in the UAE.

Ford MYNM Launches Dedicated Commercial Vehicle Division at World Defense Show 2026
Ford MYNM launched a dedicated commercial vehicle division at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh. The company also displayed a modified Ford Everest with a Police Fast Response Kit developed with CODE3.

Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah Prepares for Ramadan 2026 with Enhanced Services
Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah implements comprehensive operational plan for Ramadan 2026, enhancing staff across departments and preparing specialized Iftar and Suhoor menus.

Riyadh Office Market Maintains 98.5% Grade A Occupancy in Q4 2025
Riyadh’s office market maintained 98.5% Grade A occupancy in Q4 2025, with average rents reaching SAR 2,333 per sqm and over 700 global companies establishing regional headquarters.

BenQ MA Series Expands with Four New Mac-Optimized Displays in Middle East
BenQ expands MA Series with four Mac-optimized monitors featuring 5K and 4K Nano Gloss displays, now available across Middle East markets.

HUMAIN Invests $3 Billion in xAI Series E Round Before SpaceX Acquisition
HUMAIN invested $3 billion in xAI’s Series E funding round before SpaceX’s acquisition, becoming a key minority shareholder with equity converted to SpaceX shares.

Toyota Secures Historic 1-2-3-4 Finish at Rally Sweden 2026
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing achieved a historic 1-2-3-4 finish at Rally Sweden 2026, with Elfyn Evans leading the podium sweep. Toyota now leads the manufacturers’ championship with 117 points.

Rabigh 1 Expansion Power Plant Reaches Major Milestone with SAR 5.33 Billion Energy Agreement
ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC PSP and Siemens Energy reach major milestone for Rabigh 1 Expansion Power Plant with SAR 5.33 billion Energy Conversion Agreement. The 1,200 MW facility will serve 500,000 residential units annually.

METCO Saudi Arabia Signs Strategic Defense Localization Agreements at World Defence Show
METCO Saudi Arabia signed strategic defense localization agreements at World Defence Show with Smiths Detection, Teledyne FLIR, and Destinus to support Saudi Vision 2030 industrial goals.

KFSH Advances to 12th Place in Brand Finance Global Hospital Rankings
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre climbed to 12th place globally in Brand Finance’s 2026 rankings, maintaining its lead in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Wire Expands Middle East Operations to Support Sovereign Digital Infrastructure
Wire expands Middle East operations as demand for sovereign digital communication infrastructure grows 200% across the region, focusing on data sovereignty and compliance solutions.

Syria Ministry of Tourism Signs Digital Transformation Agreement with Saudi Elm
Syria’s Ministry of Tourism has signed a technical cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Elm to accelerate digital transformation and implement data governance standards across the tourism sector.
