SSICT News

SDAIA Launches National AI Index to Measure Government Maturity
SDAIA has launched the National AI Index to evaluate government maturity in technology adoption and support responsible institutional deployment.

Study Links Trustworthy AI Practices to Higher Returns on Investment
A study by SAS and IDC shows organizations using trustworthy AI practices are 15 times more likely to achieve strong returns on their technology investments.

Johnson Controls Launches Sabroe HitemHP Heat Pumps for Industrial Decarbonization in the Middle East
Johnson Controls has launched its Sabroe HitemHP industrial heat pumps in the Middle East, delivering output temperatures up to 122°C to help electrify process heating.

BCG Expands Riyadh Office to Support Saudi Growth and Transformation
BCG has expanded its Riyadh office to accommodate more staff and deliver implementation services across Saudi public and private sectors.

Hot Wheels E-Karting Opens at SEVEN Tabuk with Multi-Level Electric Tracks
SEVEN Tabuk has officially opened Hot Wheels E-Karting in partnership with Mattel, featuring multi-level electric racing tracks for all age groups.

LG Launches Wireless OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV in Saudi Arabia
LG Electronics launched the OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV in Saudi Arabia, featuring a 9mm wireless design and the alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3.

Mastercard and HyperPay Partner on HyperSpend Platform Launch for Saudi SMEs
Mastercard and HyperPay have launched HyperSpend, a digital corporate spend management platform designed for small and medium enterprises in Saudi Arabia.

Magrabi Health Details Specialized Care Strategy at Forbes Summit in Riyadh
Magrabi Health presented its specialized care model and 2027 expansion roadmap during the Forbes Middle East Healthcare Summit 2026 in Riyadh.

Graduate Cryptography Experts Program Opens Employment Pathways for Scholarship Recipients
The Graduate Cryptography Experts program opens entry-level career tracks and support benefits for external scholarship students in cybersecurity.

X and SpaceXAI Move to Dismiss Antitrust Claims Against Apple
X Corp and SpaceXAI filed a court motion to dismiss their antitrust claims against Apple with prejudice while keeping litigation active against OpenAI.

Apple Launches iOS 27 with New Siri AI Features and Performance Updates
Apple officially launched the iOS 27 update, introducing rebuilt Siri AI tools, Liquid Glass controls, and system speed improvements across supported iPhone models.

ClickFix Malware Attacks Spread Across Windows and Mac Systems
ClickFix malware attacks trick Windows and Mac users into running terminal commands from fake verification prompts, compromising sensitive personal data.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Takes Stage Call From Trump on AI Development
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang took a live phone call from Donald Trump at the All-In Summit to discuss AI pace, data centers, and new hardware.

PMI Convenes Regional Training Partners in Dubai to Address Talent Shortage
PMI convened its MENA Authorized Training Partner roundtable in Dubai, addressing regional workforce needs and projecting demand for 600,000 project professionals by 2035.

Lebanon Signs DCO Charter to Advance Digital Economy and Tech Cooperation
Lebanon has signed the DCO Charter in Riyadh, launching a joint Digital Prosperity Plan to expand technology adoption, AI initiatives, and digital investments.

Money20/20 Middle East Opens in Riyadh as Global Leaders Discuss Fintech Growth
Money20/20 Middle East opened in Riyadh featuring major announcements, including Tabby’s valuation reaching $6.5B and Silq’s SAR 500M financing agreement.

Jamaica Proposes Workforce Development Model for Saudi Tourism Sector
Jamaica presented a hospitality workforce framework at WTM Riyadh to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 target of creating one million tourism jobs.

HONOR Watch 6 Smartwatch Launches in Saudi Arabia With 35-Day Battery Life
HONOR has released the HONOR Watch 6 in Saudi Arabia, featuring up to 35 days of battery life, 123 sports modes, and health monitoring tools starting at 549 SAR.

Hyundai Motor Becomes Official Automotive Partner of the UEFA Champions League
Hyundai Motor has signed a multi-year partnership with the UEFA Champions League from 2026 to 2031, led by the European launch of the electric IONIQ 3.

Salam and Dell Technologies Partner on Cloud and Edge AI Solutions
Salam and Dell Technologies have signed an agreement at LEAP 2026 to expand enterprise cloud infrastructure and edge computing solutions in Saudi Arabia.

Kyndryl Appoints Maged Wassim as Managing Director for Middle East and Africa
Kyndryl has appointed Maged Wassim as Vice President and Managing Director for Middle East and Africa to lead enterprise AI and IT infrastructure initiatives.

Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Joins Global Sepsis Alliance to Pilot New Accreditation Standards
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah has partnered with the Global Sepsis Alliance to test and develop an international hospital accreditation program.
