SSICT News

LG Electronics Reaffirms Sustainability Initiatives Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030
LG Electronics marked World Sustainability Day by detailing its green operational targets and corporate alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 in Riyadh.

Saudi Organisations Lose $1.95 Million Annually to Insider Security Incidents
Saudi organisations lose an average of $1.95 million annually to insider security incidents, with autonomous AI systems accounting for twenty percent of events.

iSolution Earns Great Place to Work Certification in Saudi Arabia and UAE
iSolution has earned the Great Place To Work certification in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, following positive feedback from staff on culture and professional growth.

Big Tech Faces Investor Pressure to Justify AI Spending as Cloud Earnings Arrive
Big Tech firms face intense scrutiny over whether hundreds of billions in cloud investments can yield matching returns this earnings season.

Gulf Businesses Face Productivity Risks Over Information Gaps in Frontline Workforce
A study by Forrester Consulting and Staffbase reveals that frontline information gaps risk undermining Gulf investments in enterprise technology and operational efficiency.

Changan and Almajdouie Motors Mark 10 Years in Saudi Automotive Market
Changan and Almajdouie Motors mark ten years in Saudi Arabia, operating a network of over 60 facilities with 200,000 vehicles on the road.

Luma Ventures and Kurdistan Innovation Institute Sign Cooperation Agreement
Luma Ventures and the Kurdistan Innovation Institute have signed a cooperation agreement at AIM Congress 2026 to develop regional technology and commercial infrastructure.

MBSAT Partners with ST Engineering iDirect to Build Satellite Gateway Infrastructure
MBSAT has partnered with ST Engineering iDirect to develop sovereign satellite communications infrastructure in Oman ahead of a planned launch in 2027.

Anker Releases soundcore AeroClip 2 Earbuds With AI Translation
Anker Innovations has released the soundcore AeroClip 2 open-ear earbuds featuring on-device AI audio processing, real-time translation, and an IP57 durability rating.

IsDBI and Central Bank of Libya Complete Specialized Banking Program
The Islamic Development Bank Institute completed three specialized training programs for over 60 senior Central Bank of Libya professionals in Tripoli.

Gangstar Mirage City Adds Player Businesses and Syndicates in First Major Update
Level Infinite and Gameloft have released the first major update for Gangstar Mirage City, adding 50-player syndicates and player-run operations.

Lab-Made Gold Unlikely to Affect Commodity Markets or Prices
Scientific concepts allowing fusion reactors to produce gold face substantial cost and technical barriers. Analysts state the process will not disrupt commodity supplies.

Saudi Gym Teams Qualify for Red Bull Gym Clash World Final
Interval Plus from Riyadh and The Hive from Jeddah have secured qualifying spots to represent Saudi Arabia at the Red Bull Gym Clash World Final in Egypt.

Ring Launches 4K and 2K Battery Doorbells in Saudi Arabia
Ring has launched its latest doorbells in Saudi Arabia, bringing 4K video to battery devices alongside new 2K models and the Spotlight Cam.

du and Comarch Communications Deploy Agentic AI for OSS Network Operations
du and Comarch Communications expanded their partnership to introduce agentic AI for OSS network operations, enabling automated data maintenance.

HONOR Launches X9e Pro in Saudi Arabia With 11,000mAh Battery and IP69K Rating
HONOR has released the X9e Pro smartphone in Saudi Arabia, featuring an 11,000mAh battery, IP69K water resistance, and a 10,000-nit display starting from SAR 1,799.

CargoAi AI Agent Manages 70% of Air Cargo Inquiries Across Airlines and Forwarders
CargoAi revealed that its automated agent handles 70% of email inquiries for airlines and forwarders, saving tens of thousands of working hours.

Hikma Partners with Rem3dy Health to Introduce 3D-Printed Wellness Products in MENA
Hikma has partnered with Rem3dy Health to distribute Nourished 3D-printed nutritional gummies across Saudi Arabia and six other Middle Eastern markets.

Emirates Skywards Introduces Bonus Miles Across Hotels and Car Rentals
Emirates Skywards members can earn bonus Miles on hotels, holiday packages, and car rentals booked through 30 November 2026.

ARABSAT and Es’hailSat Sign Partnership to Expand Satellite Services
ARABSAT and Es’hailSat signed an agreement at the ASBU Festival in Tunisia to reinforce the 26° East orbital slot and expand broadcast networks.

Red Bull and Exel by Merak Support Saudi Game Developers Ahead of Demo Day
Two Saudi student developers are preparing their games for Demo Day on 23 November under the Red Bull Win Win programme with Exel by Merak.

Acer Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation Unveiled for Local Agentic Workloads
Acer announced the Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation featuring an Intel Core Ultra processor and support for 120-billion-parameter artificial intelligence models.
