SSICT News

Almajdouie Motors Launches the New Changan UNI-S SUV in Saudi Arabia
Almajdouie Motors has officially launched the new Changan UNI-S SUV in Saudi Arabia, featuring a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and updated cabin technology.

SAL SF Airlines Agreement Signed for Saudi Cargo Services
SAL Logistics Services has signed a strategic agreement with China’s SF Airlines to provide integrated ground handling and air cargo services in Saudi Arabia.

Meta Halts AI Image Generation Tool After Brief Launch
Meta has suspended its newly launched AI image generation tool just days after release, highlighting the regulatory and legal hurdles facing major tech firms.

CHERY SIVP Technology to Launch in Saudi Arabia in Q4
CHERY will introduce its Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) technology in Saudi Arabia in Q4 2026, offering autonomous parking and summoning features.

Microsoft Teams Rolls Out Workplace Check-in Feature
Microsoft Teams has introduced a new Workplace Check-in feature that automatically tracks employee locations via Wi-Fi, raising privacy concerns.

Sustainability Emerges as Top Predictor of Project Success in New PMI Study
A new global study by PMI and GPM reveals that sustainability has surpassed traditional methodologies as the primary predictor of project success.

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Launches Street Fighter 6 Collaboration
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has launched its first-ever collaboration with Capcom’s Street Fighter 6, introducing iconic characters as playable hero skins.

LEPAS L8 PHEV Shipped to Middle East Ahead of Launch
The first batch of the LEPAS L8 PHEV has been shipped from Guangzhou Nansha Port to the UAE and Kuwait, initiating the brand’s Middle East expansion.

Global Digital Policy Developments Shift Toward Infrastructure and Security in June 2026
Global digital policy developments in June 2026 show a clear shift from high-level AI principles to concrete infrastructure, cybersecurity, and institutional governance models.

Lahint Completes Unified Digital Execution Infrastructure
Lahint has completed its unified digital execution infrastructure, launching 10 automated social insurance services for businesses in Saudi Arabia.

Elm and Huawei Sign MoU at LEAP East 2026 to Advance Digital Infrastructure
Elm and Huawei signed a memorandum of understanding at LEAP East 2026 in Hong Kong to collaborate on artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.

Nissan Unveils the New Tekton SUV at World Premiere in India
Nissan has officially debuted the new Tekton SUV in India, designed for global export to 50 markets across the Middle East and Africa.

Unifonic Repositions as AI-Native CX Platform for Emerging Markets
Unifonic has transitioned into an AI-native CX platform, integrating autonomous agents and achieving up to 85% automation for enterprise customer experiences.

Cohere Launches Open-Source Speech Recognition Model for Arabic Dialects
Cohere has released a new open-source speech recognition model designed to transcribe 30 Arabic dialects and bilingual speech for enterprise applications.

Apple Tests Chinese RAM Chips from ChangXin for Future Devices
Apple has begun testing RAM chips from Chinese manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies for future devices, reflecting a strategic shift toward localized supply chains.

British Council Funds Nine UK-Saudi Research Collaboration Projects
The British Council and RDIA awarded over 4 million Riyal to fund nine joint UK-Saudi research projects in healthcare, clean energy, and environmental protection.

SAL and flyadeal Sign MoU for National Talent Training Programs
SAL Logistics Services and flyadeal signed an MoU to develop national talent through specialized training programs via SAL Academy, supporting Saudi Vision 2030.

Acer Launches Swift Air 14 and Swift Spin 14 AI Laptops with Intel Core Series 3
Acer introduced the Swift Air 14 and Swift Spin 14 AI laptops in Dubai, both featuring dedicated NPUs, Intel Core Series 3 processors, and AI productivity tools.

Snapchat Introduces Friends-Only Sharing for Users Under 16
Snapchat launched a friends-only sharing experience for users aged 13 to 15, restricting Spotlight content visibility to mutually accepted friends only.

Saudi Arabia Expands Digital Infrastructure to Support Global AI Growth
Saudi Arabia is expanding its digital infrastructure to support AI technologies, aiming to build 6.9 GW of data center capacity by 2034.

Ferrari Hypersail Unveils Autonomous Marine Energy Management System
Ferrari Hypersail introduces an advanced energy management system designed to achieve complete energy autonomy during offshore racing.

Security Awareness Training Reduces Phishing Susceptibility by 79 Percent
A new global report reveals that consistent security awareness training reduces employee phishing susceptibility from 33.2% to just 4.2% over twelve months.
