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Inaugural Red Bull Pool Clash Surfing Competition Debuts in Qiddiya City
The inaugural Red Bull Pool Clash surfing competition debuted at Surftopia in Qiddiya City, crowning Leila Zahid and Hugo Cardoso as champions.
FREELANDER 8 Makes First Public Appearance in Shanghai Ahead of Abu Dhabi Launch
The FREELANDER 8 made its first public appearance in Shanghai ahead of its official Middle East brand launch in Abu Dhabi.
Visa Connects Payment Network to ChatGPT for Autonomous Retail Transactions
Visa has linked its payment rails to ChatGPT, allowing autonomous AI agents to find products and complete checkouts without human intervention.
Dynatrace Study Highlights Digital Readiness Gaps in World Cup Websites
A new Dynatrace study reveals major digital readiness gaps in official FIFA World Cup 2026 websites, with some pages taking nearly a minute to load.
SpaceX Raises $75 Billion in Historic Public Listing
SpaceX has raised $75 billion in its historic public listing, pricing shares at $135 each and surpassing Saudi Aramco’s previous record.
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Airbus to Introduce Agnet Extensions at CCW 2026
Airbus Defence and Space has announced Agnet Extensions, a new portfolio of feature packages launching in Q3 2026 to enhance mission-critical communications.
DXC Anthropic Partnership to Deploy Claude in Enterprise Systems
DXC Technology and Anthropic have formed a multi-year global alliance to deploy Claude AI models into mission-critical enterprise systems.
PRYPCO Mint Launches Digital Gold Investing Service
PRYPCO Mint has announced the launch of its new digital gold investing service, allowing users to trade physical gold starting from 100 AED.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Expansion Set for October Launch
Capcom has announced that Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen will launch on October 9, 2026, bringing a new expansion and a Nintendo Switch 2 release.
KAUST Researchers Develop Self-Cleaning Solar Panel Coating
Researchers at KAUST have developed a new self-cleaning coating for solar panels that also harvests atmospheric moisture to irrigate crops.
Digital Cooperation Organization Launches Global Expert Community to Drive Digital Growth
The Digital Cooperation Organization has launched the Global Expert Community in Riyadh to mobilize global expertise and support digital initiatives.
Ajman Transport Authority Partners with e& to Deploy AI Solutions
Ajman Transport Authority has partnered with e& to integrate agentic AI and smart route planning solutions into its transit network.
Saudi Arabia Joins Global Partnership on AI as First Arab Member State
Saudi Arabia has officially joined the Global Partnership on AI, becoming the first Arab nation to gain membership in the international initiative.
LG Launches 2026 OLED and QNED TV Lineup in Saudi Arabia Ahead of World Cup
LG Electronics has launched its 2026 OLED and QNED TV lineup in Saudi Arabia, featuring advanced AI processing and high refresh rates for sports fans.
Wallan Trading Opens First Dedicated Genesis Certified Showroom in Riyadh
Wallan Trading Company has inaugurated its first dedicated showroom for Genesis Certified vehicles in Riyadh, spanning 340 square meters.
Max Fashion Deploys Google Cloud AI for Virtual Fitting in the UAE
Max Fashion has integrated Google Cloud’s Virtual Try-On API in the UAE to offer customers realistic visual previews of clothing fit.
Saudi Water Authority Announces Return of IDWS 2026 to Jeddah
The Saudi Water Authority has announced the return of the IDWS 2026 conference to Jeddah, focusing on water sustainability, governance, and financial partnerships.
Dell Technologies Launches Dell 14S and 16S Laptops with On-Device AI
Dell Technologies has launched the Dell 14S and 16S laptops featuring Series 3 Intel Core Ultra processors and up to 24 hours of battery life.
TKE ALAT Allocates 285 Million SAR for Dammam Industrial Complex
TKE ALAT has launched a 285 million SAR industrial complex in Dammam to manufacture elevators and escalators, marking a major step for local manufacturing.
Wego Reports 173 Percent Increase in UAE Travel Searches During May
Wego data reveals a 173% month-on-month surge in UAE travel searches during May 2026 as travelers secure bookings ahead of summer price increases.
Chasing Dakar Docuseries to Premiere in MENA on June 12
The new Chasing Dakar docuseries premieres on June 12, 2026, following driver Sara Price through the 8,000km rally in Saudi Arabia.
Uber Lost Index Reveals Strangest Forgotten Items in Saudi Arabia
The latest Uber Lost Index highlights the most unusual items left behind by passengers in Saudi Arabia, including a fish, live chickens, and musical instruments.