SSICT News

LG Showcases Premium Built-in Kitchen Solutions at Milan Design Week 2026
LG Electronics showcased premium kitchen solutions from SKS and its built-in lineup at Milan Design Week 2026, featuring immersive experiences and the new Tracce collection inspired by Italian design.

Kaspersky Report: 57% of SOC Data Left Uncovered by Real-Time Detection
Kaspersky’s latest security report reveals that enterprise SOCs detect less than half their collected data in real-time, leaving 57% of sources uncovered by active detection logic.

SAL Becomes First Saudi Logistics Firm to Achieve Triple ISO HSSE Certification
SAL Logistics Services becomes the first Saudi logistics company to obtain triple ISO HSSE certification. The integrated accreditation covers occupational health, environmental management, and security operations.

Group-IB Named Representative Vendor in Gartner’s 2026 Incident Response Market Guide
Group-IB earns Gartner recognition as a Representative Vendor in cybersecurity incident response retainer services, backed by 1,600 investigations across 60 countries and 11 global response centers.

Mashreq Launches One-Day Business Account Service in UAE
Mashreq becomes the first UAE bank to guarantee business account opening within one day through its NEO BIZ platform, backed by an AED1,000 cashback guarantee for eligible customers.

AlfaNow Expands into Oman Through First Exchange Partnership
AlfaNow Oman expansion launches cross-border payment services through partnership with First Exchange, expanding its GCC presence and enabling faster remittance flows.

Netflix and AFAC Launch Third Women in Film Program for Arab Filmmakers
Netflix and AFAC launch the third edition of Netflix Women in Film program, providing training to 35 emerging Arab women filmmakers across five countries with specialized tracks in creative and technical roles.

Denodo Expands AWS Integrations to Support Agentic AI with Trusted Data Access
Denodo announced new integrations with AWS services including SageMaker, Bedrock AgentCore, and Quick to enable secure, governed data access for agentic AI across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Nissan and Red Hat Partner to Build Software-Defined Vehicle Platform
Nissan Red Hat partnership announced to develop next-generation software-defined vehicle platform using Red Hat’s in-vehicle operating system as the foundation for Nissan’s open-source software architecture.

CODE81 Releases E-book on Autonomous and Agentic Applications
CODE81 releases an e-book on autonomous and agentic applications, addressing how enterprises can adopt AI Agents responsibly within core systems as governance and scale become critical factors.

du Launches National Hypercloud Huawei Edition for Chinese Enterprises in UAE
du launches National Hypercloud Huawei Edition, a sovereign cloud platform purpose-built for Chinese enterprises and EV manufacturers expanding into the UAE with local data hosting and regulatory compliance.

Rockwell Automation Report Shows Middle East Leading Digital Manufacturing Shift
Rockwell Automation’s annual smart manufacturing Middle East report reveals the region leads global digital transformation with 98 percent of manufacturers adopting artificial intelligence and allocating 30 percent of operating budgets to industrial technology.

Gradiant Closes $2 Billion Series E Funding Round for AI and Water Infrastructure
Gradiant secured $2 billion in Series E funding to expand water technology operations across AI data centers and semiconductor manufacturing. The round valued the Boston-based firm at $2 billion.

Wego Partners with Triple-A to Enable Stablecoin Payments for Travel Bookings
Wego integrates stablecoin payments travel bookings through partnership with Triple-A, expanding payment options for global travelers and improving cross-border transaction efficiency.

Qiddiya and Google Cloud Partner to Power Saudi Entertainment Megacity with AI
Qiddiya Investment Company and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to power one of the world’s largest entertainment projects using artificial intelligence and cloud technology.

SADAFCO Partners with Watering Association to Serve Pilgrims During Hajj Season
SADAFCO partners with The Association of Watering for the Guests of God to provide Saudi dairy and food products to pilgrims during Hajj 1447. The collaboration supports national priorities and enhances pilgrim services.

SAS Expands Viya Platform with AI Assistants and Agent Infrastructure
SAS Viya agentic AI platform launches with AI assistants and agent infrastructure, enabling organizations to move from experimental AI to governed, production-ready intelligence for analytics and decision-making.

Deem Finance and Yusr Launch Strategic Partnership for Embedded Finance and BNPL in UAE
Deem Finance and Yusr partnered to advance embedded finance and BNPL solutions in the UAE, combining regulated infrastructure with fintech innovation in the automotive sector and beyond.

Saudi Arabia Uses AI and Digital Systems to Enhance Hajj Pilgrim Experience
Saudi Arabia deployed AI systems and digital platforms for Hajj 1447H, reducing wait times by 35 minutes and increasing operational efficiency by 40 percent. The Nusuk app serves 40 million users.

Ghaia and Chicago Global Launch Parallax Investment Platform in Saudi Arabia
Ghaia Investment Holding and Chicago Global launched Parallax, an investment decision platform supporting institutional governance amid market volatility. The tool connects market data and research into traceable investment decisions across 62,000 securities and 48 global markets.

Acer Predator Helios Neo Gaming Laptops Get Intel Core Ultra 200HX and RTX 5080 Upgrades
Acer launches three Predator Helios Neo gaming laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus and up to RTX 5080 GPUs. Models arrive in select regions starting June 2026.

CST Launches Saudi Domain Campaign to Boost Digital Identity Registration
CST launches Saudi Domain campaign encouraging registration through licensed registrars, supporting digital identity promotion for individuals and organizations across the Kingdom.
