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Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg for Internal Staff Use
Meta is developing an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg, trained on his voice and mannerisms, so the company’s 79,000 employees can interact with a digital version of their CEO.
ZTE and CIMB Sign MoU to Advance 5G and Digital Infrastructure Across ASEAN
ZTE Corporation and CIMB Bank Berhad signed an MoU on April 14, 2026, to support 5G deployment and digital infrastructure across ASEAN. The agreement covers Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Cambodia.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Eight Arab Teams Set for Record Tournament Presence on TOD
Eight Arab national teams will compete at the FIFA World Cup 2026, the highest regional representation ever, as TOD prepares to stream all matches across MENA from June 11.
SuperPark Opens Second Riyadh Location at Abyat Plaza with 35+ Activities
SuperPark is opening its second Riyadh park at Abyat Plaza on Al Khurais Road, offering 35+ activities for all ages with a public soft launch starting April 24, 2026.
Philips Appoints Marc Zora as CEO for Middle East, Türkiye and Africa Region
Royal Philips has appointed Marc Zora as CEO for its Middle East, Türkiye and Africa region, effective April 1, 2026. The 15-year Philips veteran previously led Image Guided Therapy across the META region.
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e& Money Launches Gold Buying and Selling Service in the UAE via SafeGold Partnership
e& Money has launched a digital gold investment service in the UAE with partner SafeGold, letting customers buy 24-karat gold from just 10 dirhams via the app.
OECD Survey: AI Adoption in SMEs Is Widespread but Security Gaps and Skills Shortages Persist
A 2026 OECD survey finds 61% of SMEs use AI tools, but 76% remain novice users while nearly half lack basic digital security measures.
Infobip Turns 20 and Launches AgentOS as Agentic AI Moves Into Production
Infobip marks its 20th anniversary with the live launch of AgentOS, a platform designed to deploy agentic AI across enterprise customer communications at scale.
Freedom International Group Launches FIRSTLINE in Dubai with AED 10M Backing
FIRSTLINE, a performance-based loyalty platform for premium restaurants, launched in Dubai in April 2026 with AED 10 million in backing from Freedom International Group. The platform connects guest spending and social referrals to measurable revenue for venue operators.
Group-IB Joins MITRE Fight Fraud Framework as Initial Data Contributor
Group-IB has joined the MITRE Fight Fraud Framework as an initial data contributor, bringing adversary-driven fraud intelligence from active investigations and law enforcement partnerships.
OMODA & JAECOO UAE Sales Top 3,000 Units as Brands Near One Million Global Milestone
OMODA & JAECOO UAE operations have crossed 3,000 vehicle sales in their first year, while global monthly sales hit a record 61,254 units in March 2026 with 417 percent year-on-year growth.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Launches April 22 at $899 with Dual 3D V-Cache Technology
AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, the first desktop processor with dual 3D V-Cache technology, goes on sale April 22 at $899 with full AM5 platform compatibility.
HONOR 600 Series Design Officially Revealed with Gold Finish and Ultra-Thin Bezels
HONOR has released early design visuals for the HONOR 600 Series, showing a gold finish, 0.98mm bezels, and a 7.8mm slim body ahead of an official launch.
HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro Launches in Saudi Arabia with True-to-Color Camera System and AI Composition
The HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro goes on sale in Saudi Arabia from 3,699 SAR, featuring a 50 MP main camera, DCG HDR technology, and an AI Composition tool for real-time framing guidance.
LG Electronics Launches Three New Indoor Units for Air-to-Water Heat Pump Systems
LG Electronics introduced three new indoor units for air-to-water heat pump systems at MCE 2026 in Milan. The Combi, Hydro and Control Units share a 2026 iF Design Award-winning design and target European residential installations.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Introduces Built-In Privacy Display for Public Use
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in Privacy Display that limits screen visibility from side angles in public spaces. The phone includes two customizable modes for different levels of on-screen privacy.
Lenovo Opens Regional Headquarters for Middle East, Turkey, and Africa in Riyadh
Lenovo officially opened its META regional headquarters in Riyadh on April 12, 2026, attended by Saudi Minister of Investment Fahd Al-Seif and senior officials. The move supports Vision 2030 goals and complements existing manufacturing and R&D investments in the Kingdom.
Kanaa E-Commerce Platform Launches in Saudi Arabia with Same-Day Delivery and Extended Warranties
Kanaa, a Saudi-born e-commerce platform, has launched in the Kingdom with same-day delivery, extended warranties, and a mobile-first design targeting reliability-focused shoppers.
Binghamton University Develops Talking Robotic Guide Dog Using GPT-4 for Visually Impaired Users
Binghamton University researchers have built a robotic guide dog that uses GPT-4 to hold conversations with visually impaired users and provide real-time navigation. The system was tested with seven legally blind participants in an indoor office setting.
Vodafone Oman and Red Hat Partner to Unify IT Infrastructure Ahead of 2028 Cloud Target
Vodafone Oman and Red Hat are consolidating the operator’s IT infrastructure on Red Hat OpenShift, targeting 100% cloud-native production workloads by 2028 to cut costs and support 5G growth.
ZTE Showcases 5G-A, AI, and Zero-Carbon Solutions at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech
ZTE Corporation displayed 5G-A, AI-driven solutions, and zero-carbon energy products at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. The company also introduced AI-powered smartphones and Wi-Fi 7 terminals targeting African markets.
Meta Launches Muse Spark, Its First Model From Meta Superintelligence Labs
Meta Superintelligence Labs launched Muse Spark on April 9, 2026, its first large language model built to power Meta AI across apps, glasses, and the web. The model supports multimodal perception, parallel agents, and a new shopping mode starting in the US.