SSICT News

Kaspersky Uncovers Growing Links Between Hacktivists and DDoS Attack Providers
Kaspersky research reveals that hacktivist groups are increasingly using commercial DDoS providers to expand political attack operations.

Nissan Tat’ees Championship Expands Across Middle East for Season 2
Nissan announced Season 2 of its desert championship, expanding rounds to the UAE and Qatar ahead of a regional final in Hail.

Infostealer Malware Affected 72% of Organizations in Credential Study
A study by Outpost24 found that infostealer malware compromised credentials at 72% of surveyed organizations across Europe and the United States.

Saudi ICT Deals and Policy: Major AI Investments and Cloud Infrastructure Contracts for Week 45
Saudi Arabia recorded major ICT deals in week 45 of 2026, featuring a $2.6 billion investment in HUMAIN and new data center contracts.

Moscow International Game Week Concludes with Counter-Strike 2 Finals
Four esports rosters reached the Counter-Strike 2 Finals in Moscow, competing for ranking points alongside global industry delegates from Qatar and Türkiye.

Airalo Addresses Common Misconceptions About Digital SIMs Among Saudi Travelers
Airalo addresses common myths surrounding digital roaming SIMs for Saudi travelers, outlining device compatibility, data security, and setup procedures.

Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College Chairs Second IERC Conference in Cairo
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College chaired the second International Entrepreneurship Research Conference in Cairo, gathering global experts across six academic tracks.

Kaspersky Survey Finds 63% of META Online Learners Hit by Cyber Incidents
A Kaspersky survey reveals 63% of online learners in the META region faced cyber incidents, with 29% suffering direct financial losses.

Acer Unveils Predator XB253Q U1 Gaming Monitor With 1000 Hz Refresh Rate
Acer introduced the Predator XB253Q U1 monitor featuring a 1000 Hz refresh rate alongside an updated lineup of Nitro and ProDesigner displays.

Huawei Launches Medical-Grade HUAWEI WATCH D3 in Saudi Arabia
Huawei has introduced the HUAWEI WATCH D3 in Saudi Arabia, offering medical-grade wrist blood pressure monitoring and 24-hour ABPM tracking.

Wallan Trading Opens New Renault Showroom in Khamis Mushait
Wallan Trading has inaugurated an 870-square-meter Renault showroom in Khamis Mushait, housing up to 10 vehicles on King Fahd Sub-Road.

Petromin Energy Inaugurates Learning Center in Jeddah for Station Operations
Petromin Energy inaugurated its new specialized Learning Center in Jeddah to provide operational, safety, and leadership training across its fuel station network.

HONOR Partners with Hail Arabian Horse Championship as Smart Device Sponsor
HONOR served as the official smart device partner at the 5th Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship 2026, documenting the event with flagship phones.

Al Hilal Group Unveils Tech Arabia to Expand Regional Technology Coverage
Al Hilal Group announced the introduction of Tech Arabia, an online IT news publication covering enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

LG Electronics Signs Major Supply Deal for North American Data Centers
LG Electronics has signed a supply agreement with AIR Control Concepts to provide cooling equipment for North American AI data centers exceeding 5GW capacity.

Saudi 5G Home Internet Matches Fiber at Peak but Trails on Everyday Speed, Ookla Finds
Saudi Arabia’s 5G home internet, sold as fixed wireless access (FWA), reaches around 400 Mbps at the 90th percentile, level with wired broadband, but the typical Saudi FWA user sees a median download speed of 93 Mbps, about half the 173–186 Mbps of wired connections, according to a new report from Ookla, the company behind […]

OMODA & JAECOO Unveils OMODA X and Hybrid Systems at User Summit
OMODA & JAECOO debuted the OMODA X concept and detailed its 5-kWh hybrid powertrain ahead of scheduled UAE vehicle releases.

Mashreq Deploys Generative AI With Clari5 for Banking Fraud Detection
Mashreq has launched generative AI capabilities with Clari5 to enhance fraud risk management and analyst productivity across its banking operations.

FireCompass Launches UAE Sovereign Instance for Autonomous Security Testing
FireCompass has released a locally hosted UAE instance of its agentic AI penetration testing platform to meet regional data residency requirements.

Samsung Releases Galaxy Z Fold8 in Retail Stores Across the Region
Samsung has released the Galaxy Z Fold8 in regional stores, featuring a lighter 201g design, Armor FlexHinge mechanics, and titanium screen reinforcement.

Bupa Arabia Reports SAR 84 Million in Orphan Healthcare Investment
Bupa Arabia highlighted results from its healthcare initiative at the Global CSR Forum 2026, reporting SAR 84 million invested in orphan care since 2011.

Aramco and PIF Close HUMAIN Transaction with $2.6B Cash Injection
Aramco and PIF have completed a transaction granting Aramco a 49% stake in HUMAIN, supported by $2.6 billion in cash and key computing assets.
