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TikTok Football Fans Drive Digital Engagement in Saudi Arabia
A new study reveals that nine out of ten TikTok users in Saudi Arabia follow football, creating significant digital engagement ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Group-IB Achieves AWS Financial Software Competency for Financial Sector Security
Group-IB has achieved the AWS Financial Software Competency designation, validating its technical expertise in protecting global financial institutions from cyber threats.
Aramco and Emerson Partner to Develop Corrosion Management Solutions
Emerson and Aramco have partnered to co-develop advanced corrosion management solutions, digitalizing industrial monitoring across Saudi Arabia.
OMODA & JAECOO Showcases VPD Smart Parking Technology for UAE Urban Driving
OMODA & JAECOO has demonstrated its new VPD driverless self-parking technology designed to simplify urban driving and vehicle retrieval in the UAE.
Denodo Agora Launches on Microsoft Marketplace to Support Agentic AI
Denodo Agora is now available on the Microsoft Marketplace, allowing Azure customers to connect hybrid and multi-cloud data sources to support agentic AI initiatives.
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SDAIA Enhances Technical Readiness at Border Ports for Departing Pilgrims
SDAIA has upgraded its technical infrastructure at all Saudi border ports to support the departure of pilgrims after the Hajj season.
Jeel Tamooh Program Launches Eighth Edition to Train Future Saudi Leaders
The Jeel Tamooh program has officially launched its eighth edition in Riyadh, welcoming 150 young Saudi professionals to develop leadership skills.
AMAK Launches Advance Drilling Co. with SAR 100M Capital
AMAK has established Advance Drilling Co. with SAR 100 million capital to accelerate mining exploration and support Saudi Vision 2030.
KACST and Ministry of Interior Develop Roya Platform for Hajj Security Operations
KACST and the Ministry of Interior have developed the Roya platform, utilizing AI and satellite imagery to manage crowds and traffic during Hajj.
Esports World Cup Unveils Revamped Formats for Historic MLBB Tournaments
MOONTON Games has announced major format updates for the Mid Season Cup and MLBB Women’s International at the upcoming Esports World Cup.
Anthropic Valuation Reaches $965 Billion After $65 Billion Funding Round
Anthropic has raised $65 billion in its latest funding round, pushing its valuation to $965 billion and overtaking rival OpenAI.
ByteDance Initiates Custom CPU Design Project for AI Infrastructure
ByteDance is developing its own custom CPUs to support its AI infrastructure, exploring both Arm and RISC-V architectures to reduce reliance on external chipmakers.
OpenAI Releases Codex App Update for Windows with Computer Use and Remote Access
OpenAI has launched Codex version 26.527 for Windows, introducing computer use capabilities and remote access via mobile devices.
Three Major AI Conferences Scheduled for June 2026 to Outline Industry Roadmap
Three major technology events starting June 1 will outline the next phase of hardware, developer tools, and academic research.
IHS Towers Releases 2025 Sustainability Report Detailing Carbon Reductions and Community Investments
IHS Towers has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting a 21.4% reduction in emissions intensity and $8.2 million in community investments.
EZVIZ Receives Design Innovator 2026 Recognition at Plus X Award
EZVIZ has been named the Design Innovator 2026 at the Plus X Award, securing accolades for its smart video doorphone and entry systems.
Path of Exile 2 Launches Free Weekend and Supporter Pack Discount
Grinding Gear Games has announced a free weekend for Path of Exile 2 alongside a 50% discount on its Early Access Supporter Pack.
Qiddiya City and MPL MENA Sign Five-Year Esports Deal
Qiddiya City has signed a five-year partnership with MPL MENA to accelerate regional esports growth following a record-breaking Season 9 Grand Finals in Cairo.
Claude Code Update Resolves Opus 4.8 API Errors
Anthropic has released Claude Code version 2.1.156 to resolve critical Opus 4.8 API errors and enhance the Grep search tool.
xAI Releases Grok Build 0.1 Coding Model in Public Beta
xAI has launched its Grok Build 0.1 coding model in public beta, offering high-speed code generation and low-cost API access for developers.
iOS 27 Siri to Support Grok and Gemini
Apple is reportedly opening up Siri in iOS 27, allowing users to select Grok, Claude, or Gemini as their default AI model.
Meta Launches New Paid Subscription Tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
Meta has introduced new paid subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, offering exclusive features starting at $2.99 per month.