SSICT News
Ookla Report Finds Gulf Mobile Networks Outperform European Markets in Network Resilience
Ookla reports Gulf mobile networks beat 80 percent of European markets in congestion resistance, maintaining high stability during peak traffic and Ramadan.
Saudi ICT Deals and Policy Roundup for Week 41 of 2026
A weekly overview of Saudi tech investments, enterprise data centre awards, EV developments, and connectivity initiatives for October 2026.
Dubai to Host Inaugural EV World 2026 Exhibition and Conference in November
Dubai will host the inaugural EV World 2026 summit from November 10 to 12, gathering over 300 exhibitors and 10,000 mobility professionals.
Desert Technologies Sustainability and Digital Transformation Highlighted at Riyadh CSR Forum
Desert Technologies highlighted the role of digital transformation and sustainability during the Global Corporate Social Responsibility Forum 2026 in Riyadh.
ARABSAT Partners with CGWIC to Manufacture Arabsat-50 Satellite
ARABSAT has signed a manufacturing agreement with CGWIC to build the high-power Ku-band Arabsat-50 satellite for direct-to-home broadcasting.
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Kaspersky Releases Guidelines on Securing AI Agents with Cyber Immunity
Kaspersky has issued new Cyber Immunity guidelines to help organizations secure autonomous AI agents against operational and digital threats.
Deloitte Showcases Agentic AI for Government at AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026
Deloitte Middle East showcases agentic AI tools and workforce strategies for public sector services at AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026.
ADMC Appoints Yasser Al-Saqqaf as TANK 700 Brand Ambassador in Saudi Arabia
ADMC has appointed Saudi broadcaster and actor Yasser Al-Saqqaf as the brand ambassador for the TANK 700 four-wheel-drive vehicle in Saudi Arabia.
Al Salam Bank Implements J.P. Morgan Payments Overnight Murabaha Solution
Al Salam Bank has become the first lender globally to implement J.P. Morgan Payments’ Overnight Murabaha tool for daily treasury liquidity management.
etisalat Launches Major Expansion to Boost Global Connectivity to 500 Tbps by 2030
etisalat has launched an infrastructure project to expand international connectivity to over 500 Tbps by 2030, multiplying current capacity by 25 times.
Mastercard and Tamatem Partner to Expand Gaming Payments Across MENA
Mastercard and publisher Tamatem have teamed up to process digital transactions for Tamatem Plus across 13 Middle Eastern and African markets.
Kaspersky Integrates AI Summarization and MCP Protocol into Threat Intelligence Portal
Kaspersky has added AI summarization and Model Context Protocol connectivity to its Threat Intelligence Portal to accelerate security operations workflows.
Knowledge Economic City Partners with TGP International to Develop Multaqa AlMadinah Food Hall
Knowledge Economic City has partnered with TGP International to build and operate a new food hall at Multaqa AlMadinah Mall.
Ecoryx Launches Climedge AI Platform to Track Corporate Sustainability in Saudi Arabia
Ecoryx has launched Climedge, an AI-driven platform designed to track corporate emissions and streamline sustainability reporting across Saudi Arabia.
OPPO Launches A7 Pro 5G in Saudi Arabia with 8,000mAh Battery
OPPO has released the A7 Pro 5G in Saudi Arabia featuring an 8,000mAh battery, dual 50MP cameras, and an AMOLED screen starting at SAR 1,499.
IGIC 2026 to Address Ground Engineering for Major Middle East Projects
IGIC 2026 will convene over 700 geotechnical experts in Riyadh to discuss ground engineering, AI modeling, and mining infrastructure on 14–15 October 2026.
Toyota Gazoo Racing Sweeps Rally Italia Sardegna Podium and Secures 2026 Titles
Toyota Gazoo Racing secured all three 2026 WRC titles after sweeping the podium at Rally Italia Sardegna, where Oliver Solberg took overall victory.
Commercial Cleaning Robots Expand Across Aviation and Retail Sectors
Global adoption of commercial cleaning automation is growing, with projections indicating significant fleet expansion in airports and retail centres by 2030.
Ferrari Saudi Arabia Inaugurates New Showroom in Riyadh
Fast Auto Technic has opened a new Ferrari showroom at Canopy Plaza in Riyadh. The facility is the first in Asia and the Middle East with the brand’s latest corporate identity.
DNV Report Shows Energy-Importing Nations Scale Clean Power Three Times Faster Than Exporters
DNV reports that energy-importing nations are adopting renewables three times faster than fossil fuel exporters as energy security priorities reshape global markets.
Robo.ai Projects $600 Million Full-Year Revenue Following Strong September Performance
Robo.ai reported preliminary September revenue above $100 million and projects approximately $600 million for full-year 2026 across its AI and manufacturing units.
World Bank AI Report: Automation to Boost Productivity for 20% of Regional Jobs
A World Bank study finds AI could raise productivity for up to 20% of regional jobs, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading digital infrastructure.