SSICT News

TOYOTA RACING Secures Manufacturers World Championship at 6 Hours of Barcelona
TOYOTA RACING secured its eighth FIA WEC manufacturers title with a one-two victory at the 6 Hours of Barcelona, confirming both 2026 world championship trophies.

VAST Data and NVIDIA Introduce Foundation Stack for AI Agent Sandboxes
VAST Data and NVIDIA have launched an enterprise infrastructure stack combining the VAST AI OS with NVIDIA NemoClaw and OpenShell for running AI agents.

OMODA & JAECOO Unveils OMODA X Crossover at International User Summit in China
OMODA & JAECOO unveiled the OMODA X in China, showcasing off-road utility, AI cabin controls, and automated valet parking demonstrations.

VAST Data and Hyperfusion Integrate OS into Modular AI Infrastructure
VAST Data and Hyperfusion have partnered to deliver factory-built data centers powered by VAST AI OS. The joint system enables rapid deployment of sovereign AI inference.

Robert Downey Jr. Joins SPECS as Chief Customer Experience Officer
Robert Downey Jr. has joined SPECS as Chief Customer Experience Officer to design content, hardware collaborations, and consumer experiences.

Fortinet Expands Cloud Security in Oman with Dedicated PoP
Fortinet has opened a dedicated FortiSASE point of presence in Oman to deliver low-latency cloud security and support national data sovereignty.

Abu Dhabi Approves Eight Sleep Smart Bed System to Aid at-Home Sleep Apnea Diagnosis
Abu Dhabi health regulators have authorized Eight Sleep smart beds as medical devices to support at-home diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in adults.

Kaspersky Survey Finds Over Half of Gen Z Experienced Cyberattacks
A global survey by Kaspersky reveals that 52% of Gen Z users have faced cyberattacks, despite spending more time online than any other generation.

FedEx Launches Dangerous Goods Road Network Across Five GCC Markets
FedEx has expanded its Middle East road freight capabilities to transport regulated dangerous goods across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.

Zoom Introduces Unified Context Layer to Turn Conversations Into Actionable Work
Zoom announced its new Unified Context Layer at Zoomtopia 2026, linking meeting conversations and enterprise data directly to automated workplace workflows.

PRYPCO Expands Digital Real Estate Payments with Checkout.com
PRYPCO achieved a 20 percent increase in payment acceptance rates after deploying Checkout.com acquiring tools and tokenization technology across its platforms.

Mastercard and Enjaz Partner to Introduce New Card Products in Saudi Arabia
Mastercard and Enjaz have launched new card products and digital payment solutions in Saudi Arabia to support consumers, travelers, and businesses.

LG and Apple Introduce Seven Smart Home Accessories
LG Electronics and Apple have introduced seven connected smart home devices including cameras, a smart lock, and climate sensors.

HONOR Robot Phone Named Among TIME Best Inventions of 2026
TIME selected the HONOR Robot Phone for its Best Inventions of 2026 list, recognizing its motorized 360-degree gimbal and automated camera tracking system.

Nissan Introduces Connected Car Services 2.0 Across Models in Saudi Arabia
Nissan has deployed Connected Car Services 2.0 in Saudi Arabia via the MyNissan app, bringing remote control tools to the Patrol, X-Trail, and Pathfinder.

vivo Launches V80 Smartphone in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
vivo has introduced its V80 smartphone in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, featuring ZEISS camera hardware, a 7,200mAh battery, and a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip.

Dubai Future Foundation Unveils Regulatory Testing Environment for Emerging Technologies
Dubai Future Foundation has introduced an initiative to help technology companies overcome regulatory barriers and move software solutions into active commercial deployment.

WhatsApp Introduces Four Updates for Group Chats Including Indefinite Pinning
WhatsApp has launched four functional updates for group conversations, adding indefinite message pins, retroactive message history, group-only status, and dedicated mention filters.

Sharjah Launches Uruk as New Sustainable City Model for Post-AI Era
Sharjah has launched Uruk, a sustainable urban development model integrating clean energy, robotics, and food self-sufficiency for the post-AI era.

Desert Technologies Meets 2025 Sustainability Goals and Cuts 126,000 Tonnes of Emissions
Desert Technologies fulfilled all 13 sustainability targets in 2025, enabling clients to avoid over 126,000 tonnes of emissions while expanding solar projects beyond 200 MW.

Transgulf Readymix Invests in AC3D to Expand Regional Building Tech
Transgulf Readymix has invested in AC3D to expand commercial 3D printing technology across regional construction projects in the GCC.

Aldar Properties Profit Rises 21% to AED 2.25 Billion Despite Slower Sales
Aldar Properties posted a 21% net profit increase to AED 2.25 billion in Q3 2026, despite a 45% decline in new UAE property sales.
