SSICT News
HONOR Magic V6 Foldable Smartphone Launches in Saudi Arabia
The HONOR Magic V6 foldable smartphone is now officially available in Saudi Arabia, featuring a 6,660mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Saudi Arabia Ranks First Globally in ICT Development Index 2026
Saudi Arabia has ranked first globally in the ITU’s ICT Development Index 2026, driven by a SAR 199 billion market and 100% internet penetration.
Saudi Toyota Hill Climb Returns to Taif for 2026 Season
The Saudi Toyota Hill Climb returns to Taif for the 2026 season. The three-round competition starts on July 2 at Al Mohammadiyah Hill.
Mastercard and Jarir Launch Discount Campaign for Small Businesses in Saudi Arabia
Mastercard has partnered with Jarir to offer exclusive discounts for small business cardholders in Saudi Arabia, helping reduce operational costs.
PwC Middle East Appoints Faisal Al Sarraj as Saudi Country Senior Partner
PwC Middle East has appointed Faisal Al Sarraj as the new Country Senior Partner for Saudi Arabia, succeeding Riyadh Al Najjar.
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GCC People Pulse Tracker Reveals Strong Regional Workforce Sentiment
The inaugural GCC People Pulse tracker by EXE and Ipsos shows regional employee sentiment outperforming global benchmarks despite rising concerns over AI job security.
AST Networks Launches Phase2 Satellite Connectivity Service
AST Networks has launched Phase2, a satellite connectivity service powered by Eutelsat OneWeb, offering flexible data plans and secure private networking.
AI Network Traffic in UAE Projected to Triple Within Three Years
A new Cisco study reveals that AI network traffic in the UAE will triple by 2029, pushing 81% of enterprise networks to their capacity limits.
Anthropic Redeploys Claude Fable 5 Globally Following Lifted Export Controls
Anthropic is redeploying its Claude Fable 5 model globally on July 1, 2026, after the US government lifted temporary export controls.
Yanbu Cement Partners with Mastek to Modernize Production and Dispatch Operations
Yanbu Cement Company has partnered with Mastek to modernize its production and dispatch operations using Industrial IoT and Oracle Cloud ERP.
BlueFive Capital Completes Acquisition of Stake in Sidra Capital
BlueFive Capital has finalized its acquisition of a substantial stake in Sidra Capital, forming the joint platform BlueFiveSidra with 3.8 billion USD in assets.
Cequence Security Launches AI-Native Platform 9.0 for API Protection
Cequence Security has released Platform 9.0, featuring a built-in AI Assistant and an open Model Context Protocol server to secure enterprise APIs.
Autonomous AI Agents Pose Security Risks in Saudi Arabia
A new KnowBe4 study reveals that 24% of organizations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE deploy autonomous AI agents without governance, increasing cybersecurity risks.
HITEK AI Launches CONDTEK for Automated Asset Management
HITEK AI has launched CONDTEK, an AI-powered solution that automatically creates verified digital asset registers to replace manual building surveys.
Pakistan Airports Authority Partners with WALEE Al-Nazawy to Launch Premium Airport Service
The Pakistan Airports Authority has partnered with WALEE Al-Nazawy to launch Khushaamdeed, the country’s first premium airport Meet & Assist service.
The Gentlemen Ransomware Group Expands Operations with Custom Malware
Kaspersky reports that The Gentlemen ransomware group is using new custom-built tools, including a Go-based backdoor and a C-based variant, to target global organizations.
Mysterious Vehicle Demonstrates Automated Parking in Dubai Heat
A mysterious test vehicle has been spotted performing autonomous parking maneuvers in Dubai’s 50°C summer heat, sparking speculation about OMODA & JAECOO.
Maheerah Programme Opens Applications for Fourth Edition at Athar Festival 2026
The Maheerah Programme has opened applications for its fourth edition at Athar Festival 2026, offering mentorship for women in Saudi Arabia’s creative marketing sector.
Toyota Secures Double Podium Finish at Acropolis Rally Greece
Toyota Gazoo Racing secured a double podium finish at the Acropolis Rally Greece, extending its manufacturers’ championship lead to 140 points.
LG Electronics Establishes New Robotics Business Center to Drive Growth
LG Electronics has established a new Robotics Business Center to consolidate its core capabilities and accelerate growth in physical artificial intelligence.
Kaspersky Sustainability Report Outlines Global Cyber Resilience Efforts
The Kaspersky sustainability report for 2024-2025 highlights a 74% increase in detected advanced persistent threat groups and global security efforts.
Femtosecond Lasers Emerge as Next Semiconductor Manufacturing Bottleneck
As global chip demand rises, precision tools like femtosecond lasers face potential shortages, prompting manufacturers to expand production capacity.