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Infobip Messaging Trends Report 2026: RCS Grows 3x, SMS Holds 62% of Traffic
Infobip’s Messaging Trends Report 2026 analyzes 628 billion interactions and finds RCS traffic tripled globally while single-channel use fell to 2.3%.
Majority Audio and Cambridge United Women FC Break Bluetooth Speakers World Record Using Auracast
Majority Audio and Cambridge United Women FC broke the Guinness World Record for the largest number of Bluetooth speakers played simultaneously on March 29, using Auracast technology. The attempt surpassed JBL’s previous record of 1,000 speakers, set in 2017.
Rakuten Mobile Extends Netcracker Partnership for AI-Enabled Digital BSS in Japan
Netcracker Technology and Rakuten Mobile have extended their partnership for an AI-enabled Digital BSS platform supporting Japan’s 4G and 5G networks. The agreement continues a relationship that began when Rakuten Mobile launched in 2019.
Al Masaood Automobiles Offers Nissan Patrol SE Platinum City Across Abu Dhabi Network
Al Masaood Automobiles offers the Nissan Patrol SE Platinum City across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra, featuring a 3.8-litre V6 engine, Klipsch audio, and eight-seat capacity.
elm Presents Umrah Digital Solutions at Madinah Forum 2026
elm participated as a strategic sponsor of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2026 in Madinah, presenting a portfolio of digital solutions covering pilgrim services, AI-powered guidance, and crowd management.
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Professor Alhalees Receives 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology presented Professor Zohair Alhalees of KFSH with its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at its Annual Scientific Session in New Orleans.
Vertiv CoolPhase Wall Launches in EMEA as Wall-Mount Cooling System for Edge and Small IT Rooms
Vertiv has launched the CoolPhase Wall cooling system across EMEA, offering up to 60% greater airflow than comfort cooling for small IT rooms and edge environments.
Standard Chartered Foundation and Village Capital Launch 2026 Women in Tech Accelerator in UAE
Standard Chartered Foundation and Village Capital launched the eighth edition of the Women in Tech Accelerator in the UAE on March 31, 2026. UAE participants compete for USD 150,000 in equity-free prizes at Demo Day.
Think AI Startup Launches in Riyadh, Targeting GPU Efficiency and AI Infrastructure Bottlenecks
Former Sandsoft CTO Ahmed AlSharif and Ammar Enaya have launched Think, a Riyadh-based AI infrastructure startup targeting GPU efficiency, cooling, and power bottlenecks in AI deployments.
Professor Zohair Alhalees Receives 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology
Professor Zohair Alhalees of King Faisal Specialist Hospital received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology. The award recognizes over 48 years of contributions to cardiac surgery locally and internationally.
ZTE Intelligent Computing Solutions Take Center Stage at CloudFest 2026 in Germany
ZTE presented end-to-end intelligent computing solutions at CloudFest 2026 in Germany, reporting over 200% growth in server and storage revenue in 2025 and ranking eighth globally in server shipments.
Ruder Finn Atteline Launches rf.engage Internal Communications Service Across MENA
Ruder Finn Atteline has launched rf.engage, a strategic internal communications and leadership training service, targeting organizations across the Middle East and North Africa as of March 30, 2026.
AI Data Preservation in Saudi Arabia: Why Backup Strategy Is Now Core Infrastructure
WD’s regional sales director argues that AI data preservation is now core infrastructure for Saudi organizations, warning that missing backup strategies put AI investments at serious risk.
HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro Launches in Saudi Arabia at 3,699 SAR with AI Camera Features
The HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro goes on pre-order in Saudi Arabia on April 1, 2026, at 3,699 SAR, featuring a True-to-Color Camera System, IP68/IP69 ratings, and multiple AI photography tools.
Relm Secures Full VARA Broker-Dealer License in Dubai, Enabling Regulated Digital Asset Services
Relm, a subsidiary of XBD Group, has received its full VASP license from Dubai’s VARA, authorising regulated digital asset broker-dealer and OTC trading services for institutional clients.
Careem Ramadan Trends 2026: Grocery Orders Triple at Suhoor, Bike Riders Cut 40 Tons of CO2
Careem released Ramadan 2026 usage data showing grocery orders tripled at Suhoor, one DineOut user saved SAR 2,388, and Medina bike riders removed 40.76 tons of CO2.
OPPO Find N6 Foldable Launches Globally With Crease-Free Display and 200MP Hasselblad Camera
OPPO launched the Find N6 foldable globally on March 30, 2026, featuring a crease-free inner display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and a 200MP Hasselblad camera system priced at AED 8,999.
Fake Shipment Tracking Scams Surge Across Middle East and Africa, Group-IB Warns
Group-IB researchers warn that fake shipment tracking scams are surging across the Middle East and Africa, driven by Phishing-as-a-Service platforms targeting parcel delivery users.
Shane Heraty Appointed as Cisco Vice President and General Manager for Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS
Cisco has appointed Shane Heraty as Vice President and General Manager for the MEA–TRC region, effective May 1, 2026. Heraty brings over 30 years of technology experience, including more than 20 years at Cisco.
Open Digital Platforms and AI: How MBRF’s Digital Knowledge Hub Is Shaping the Arab Knowledge Economy
MBRF’s analysis positions open digital platforms as central to the Arab knowledge economy, with its Digital Knowledge Hub providing tens of millions of free digital items worldwide.
Google Launches Gemini Memory Import Tool for Arab World Users
Google has launched a memory import tool for Gemini across the Arab world, letting users transfer AI preferences and full chat history from competing platforms in a few steps.
Acer Launches TravelMate Laptop Series with AI Features for Business Users
Acer has launched four AI-powered TravelMate laptops for business users, featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, Windows 11 Copilot+ PC support, and enterprise security tools.