SSICT News

LG Art TVs – 2026 Lineup Launched
LG Electronics has launched its 2026 Art TV lineup, featuring ultra-thin profiles, advanced OLED displays, and a curated digital art subscription service.

Researchers Release Proto Language to Integrate AI Models for Generative Biology
The Laboratory of Evolutionary Design has released Proto, an open-source programming language that integrates AI models to streamline generative biology.

Nvidia AI Chips Prices Double on China Black Market Amid US Crackdown
Black market prices for Nvidia AI chips have doubled in China as US export restrictions squeeze supply routes and drive up local cloud computing costs.

Meta Glasses Launched in Partnership with EssilorLuxottica
Meta has launched its new Meta Glasses in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, featuring the Muse Spark AI model and starting at $299.

Rotana Confirms 10-Property Pipeline and Strategic MoU with Saudi Tourism Authority
Rotana has confirmed a 10-property pipeline in Saudi Arabia, targeting 23 hotels by 2027 and signing a strategic MoU with the Saudi Tourism Authority.

Red Bull MEO Grand Finals Head to Riyadh This June
The Red Bull MEO grand finals are coming to Riyadh on June 26, featuring the top eight mobile football players competing for a VIP trip to Germany.

ACCIONA Secures Cleaning Services Contract for Haramain High-Speed Railway
ACCIONA has been awarded a three-year contract to provide technical cleaning and housekeeping services for the Haramain High-Speed Railway network.

Vision Golfe 2026 Forum Strengthens France-GCC Economic Cooperation in Paris
The Vision Golfe 2026 forum in Paris gathered over 1,200 participants and five ministers to accelerate economic partnerships and trade between France and the GCC.

Snap and AR Lab Launch The Extra Time Studio for Real-Time Football Marketing
Snap and AR Lab have launched a new AI-powered creative studio that turns live football moments into Snapchat filters and lenses in under six hours.

DeepFest 2026 Returns to Riyadh as Saudi Arabia Marks Year of Artificial Intelligence
DeepFest 2026 returns to Riyadh from August 31 to September 3, co-located with LEAP 2026, to showcase real-world artificial intelligence deployments.

RAKTDA and Huawei Mobile Services Expand Digital Tourism Collaboration at HDC 2026
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and Huawei Mobile Services have signed a new agreement at HDC 2026 to expand their digital tourism collaboration.

Group-IB Identifies Top Ten Cybersecurity Threat Actors of 2026
Group-IB has released its top ten cybersecurity threat actors report for 2026, highlighting a major shift toward supply chain attacks.

Kyndryl Launches Sovereignty Readiness Assessment to Support Business Continuity
Kyndryl has launched its new Sovereignty Readiness Assessment to help organizations manage data residency risks and operational dependencies across hybrid IT environments.

Cityscape Global Launches Capitals Platform for Real Estate Investors
Cityscape Global 2026 will launch the Capitals platform to connect global investors with real estate and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia.

Vertiv Launches PowerUPS 100 Standby Series in EMEA Region
Vertiv has launched its PowerUPS 100 Standby Series in the EMEA region, offering compact power protection with lithium-ion and VRLA battery options.

HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max Officially Launches in Saudi Arabia
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max has officially launched in Saudi Arabia, featuring a 3K Flexible OLED display and an ultra-thin 4.7 mm design.

DHL Report Highlights Rapid E-Commerce Growth and AI Adoption in the UAE
The DHL eCommerce Trends Report 2026 reveals rapid digital adoption in the UAE, with 91% of businesses using AI and 51% of shoppers using AI chat tools.

Sweid & Sweid Launches 390,000 Sq. Ft. Battery Manufacturing Facility in Virginia
Dubai-based Sweid & Sweid has launched a 390,000 sq. ft. build-to-suit manufacturing facility in Virginia, USA, to serve as the global headquarters for Microporous LLC.

Rubrik Launches Rubrik Agent Cloud for Anthropic’s Claude Code
Rubrik has launched Rubrik Agent Cloud to secure Anthropic’s Claude Code, introducing real-time governance, agent rewind, and immutable codebase recovery.

IMAN Holdings Plans 100 Million Dollar Fundraise for GCC Expansion
IMAN Holdings has announced plans to raise 100 million dollars to expand its AI-powered Islamic banking platform into the GCC region.

Kaspersky Detects Steam Malware Campaign Distributing Infected Wallpapers
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered an active malware campaign abusing Steam Workshop to distribute infected wallpapers and steal user accounts.

Keiretsu Forum MENA Partners with FinBursa to Deploy Deal Infrastructure
Keiretsu Forum MENA has partnered with FinBursa to deploy a new deal infrastructure platform, streamlining private market investments and startup advisory services across the region.
