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ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC Executes Six High-Voltage Substations Across Saudi Arabia
ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC Power Systems Projects is executing six high-voltage substations across Saudi Arabia, working with Saudi Electricity Company, National Grid, Hitachi Energy, and Siemens Energy.
Saudi Arabia Showcases Digital Transformation and AI Achievements at World Bank Event in Washington
SDAIA and the Digital Government Authority organized the Saudi Day of Digital Transformation and AI at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, presenting the Kingdom’s global rankings and national platform achievements.
SDAIA Joins Global Privacy Assembly, Expanding Saudi Arabia’s Role in International Data Protection
Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA has joined the Global Privacy Assembly, gaining a seat at the table in international personal data protection discussions. The move coincides with the Kingdom’s Year of Artificial Intelligence 2026.
LG Electronics Earnings Hit Record Q1 2026 Revenue of KRW 23.73 Trillion
LG Electronics posted record first-quarter 2026 revenue of KRW 23.73 trillion and operating profit of KRW 1.67 trillion, beating market expectations across most business divisions.
EDECS and MEDLOG Sign Contract for 189,000 sqm Dry Port in Egypt’s 10th of Ramadan City
EDECS and MEDLOG signed a contract on April 8, 2026, to build a 189,000 sqm dry port in Egypt’s 10th of Ramadan City. The EPC project marks MEDLOG’s first dry port development in Egypt.
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Almosafer Becomes First Saudi App on ChatGPT Platform, Offering AI-Powered Travel Planning
Almosafer has launched on the ChatGPT platform, becoming the first Saudi app to offer travel services through OpenAI’s AI interface. Users can now search over 1.5 million hotels via natural conversation in Arabic and English.
HONOR 600 Lite Goes on Sale in Saudi Arabia with 108MP Camera and 6520mAh Battery
HONOR has launched the HONOR 600 Lite in Saudi Arabia at 1,299 SAR, featuring a vacuum-forged aluminum frame, 108MP camera, and a 6520mAh battery with 48-hour endurance certification.
SADAFCO Joins 13th Career Fair at King Abdulaziz University, Highlights Saudi Workforce Growth
SADAFCO participated in the 13th Career Fair at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, where the company reported that Saudi nationals now make up more than 33% of its total workforce.
SANS Report: Cybersecurity Skills Gap Now Outweighs Headcount Shortages as 27% of Organizations Report Breaches
The 2026 SANS | GIAC Cybersecurity Workforce Report finds 60% of organizations cite skills gaps over headcount shortages, while 27% report breaches tied directly to capability gaps.
EIB Lends €30 Million to PLD Space for MIURA 5 Small Satellite Launcher
The European Investment Bank has signed a €30 million venture debt loan with PLD Space to fund the final development of the MIURA 5 small satellite rocket, its first direct investment in small launchers.
Mashreq Becomes First UAE Bank to Offer Cross-Border Digital Accounts for Non-Resident Egyptians
Mashreq has launched cross-border digital accounts for UAE-based Egyptians, allowing instant remote account opening in Egypt via the Mashreq UAE mobile app, with free real-time transfers through Quick Remit.
Infobip Gathers Over 1,000 Engineers at DevDays 2026 to Advance AI Integration
Infobip gathered more than 1,000 engineers at DevDays 2026 to mark its 20th anniversary and deepen AI integration across its global communications platform.
IATA Proofs of Concept Show Contactless Travel Is Ready for Global Rollout
IATA published results from digital identity Proofs of Concept showing that contactless travel using biometrics and mobile wallets is technically ready. The tests spanned airlines and airports across Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Havelsan, VN Maritime and Piloda Defence Sign Agreement to Develop Hybrid Surface Vessels for Italian Institutions
Havelsan, VN Maritime Technologies and Piloda Defence have signed a framework agreement to develop hybrid surface vessels for Italian government and security institutions, with the first purchase order targeted for the first half of 2026.
Nova and SIRC Sign MoU to Advance Recycling and Circular Economy Goals in Saudi Arabia
Health Water Bottling Company’s Nova brand and SIRC have signed an MoU to advance recycling, waste reduction, and circular economy goals in Saudi Arabia.
Genetec Adds Visitor Management and Biometric Support to Security Center SaaS
Genetec has updated Security Center SaaS with a new front desk visitor workflow, expanded intrusion panel support, and optional facial authentication via SAFR SCAN integration.
Apple at 50: Former Insiders Say the Company Blew a Five-Year AI Lead, but Can Still Recover
Apple marks its 50th anniversary under pressure to prove its AI strategy can catch up with rivals. Former insiders say the company lost a significant early lead with Siri.
Ex-Sandsoft CTO Launches Think AI Startup in Riyadh, Targeting GPU Efficiency and AI Infrastructure Costs
Ahmed AlSharif, former CTO of Sandsoft and veteran of PlayStation, EA, and Meta, has launched Think, a Riyadh-based AI infrastructure startup targeting GPU efficiency and rising hardware costs.
Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview Finds Thousands of Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Across Major Operating Systems and Browsers
Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview has found thousands of critical vulnerabilities across major operating systems and browsers, prompting a coordinated industry patching effort under Project Glasswing.
Saudi Media Conference Examines AI’s Impact on Communication Models and Journalism
The 10th International Conference of the Saudi Association for Media and Communication examined how AI is transforming communication theory and journalism practice. Media expert Dr. Hamza Bayt Al-Mal called for interdisciplinary knowledge integration across media, computer science, and AI.
Saudi Conference Examines Four Scenarios for Media Education in the Age of AI
A scientific session at the 10th International Conference of the Saudi Association for Media and Communication presented four future scenarios for integrating AI into media education at Saudi universities.
SDAIA Issues Vibe Coding Guide to Support AI Adoption Across Saudi Sectors
SDAIA has issued a specialized guide on Vibe Coding, offering a systematic framework for integrating generative AI tools into software development across Saudi government and private sector organizations.