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KFSH Wins Sigma’s Healthy Work Environment Award for Nursing Support Program
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre received Sigma Theta Tau International’s Healthy Work Environment Award in the Clinical Category at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The honor recognizes the hospital’s Immediate Psychological Support Program for nursing staff.
Saudi Arabia Launches Parental Supervision on Instagram in Partnership with Meta
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Media Regulation and Meta launched the Parental Supervision feature on Instagram on March 26, 2026. The tool gives parents real-time controls over their children’s activity on the platform.
Looki L1 Wearable Debuts at CES 2026 with Multimodal AI and On-Device Processing
The Looki L1 wearable debuted at CES 2026, combining vision, audio, and motion sensing in a 32-gram clip-on device with on-device AI processing.
Sony Launches BRAVIA Theatre Lineup and BRAVIA 3 II TV for Middle East Markets
Sony has introduced the BRAVIA Theatre lineup of soundbars and speakers alongside the BRAVIA 3 II TV, with availability in the Middle East set for July 2026.
Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Government Services Blueprint at MWC 2026
Huawei presented its Global Government Services Solution at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, outlining an AI-driven blueprint to modernize public service delivery. The company estimates its chat-to-execution model can raise citizen satisfaction and administrative efficiency by 30%.
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Lucidya Launches Enterprise AI Customer Platform Targeting MENA Expansion
Lucidya launched its enterprise AI customer platform on March 26, 2026, following a $30 million Series B round. The cloud-based system targets MENA enterprises with Arabic dialect support and autonomous customer service capabilities.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Launches April 22 as First Desktop CPU with Dual 3D V-Cache
AMD will launch the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition on April 22, 2026 — the first desktop processor with dual 3D V-Cache chiplets and 208MB of total cache.
CUSP Wealth Hybrid Advisory Model Combines AI and Human Expertise for UAE Investors
CUSP Wealth details its hybrid advisory model combining AI portfolio optimisation with human financial advisors, offering a 0.75% annual fee and a $25 minimum investment in the UAE.
Vertiv Acquires ThermoKey to Expand Heat Rejection Portfolio for AI Data Centers
Vertiv has agreed to acquire Italian heat-exchange specialist ThermoKey S.p.A., with the deal expected to close in Q2 2026 and expand Vertiv’s thermal management portfolio for AI data centers.
Trip.com Partners with Checkout.com to Streamline Global Travel Payments
Trip.com and Checkout.com have formed a strategic partnership to improve digital payment performance across Saudi Arabia, Japan, the UK, and North America. The deal targets faster transactions and higher acceptance rates for global travelers.
Edge Riyadh Al Rabie Names Kozhaya Tannous as Cluster General Manager
Edge Riyadh Al Rabie by Rotana has appointed Kozhaya Tannous as Cluster General Manager, bringing over 20 years of regional hospitality experience to the role as the brand expands across Saudi Arabia.
AlKhallat+ Netflix Anthology Series Premieres April 2 with Four Saudi Stories
Netflix premieres AlKhallat+, a four-episode Saudi satirical anthology series, on April 2. Produced by Telfaz 11, the series features four new stories directed by Aziz Aljasmi and Mohammed Alajmi.
soundcore Sleep A30 Launches in Saudi Arabia and UAE with AI Snore Masking and 45-Hour Battery
soundcore launched the Sleep A30 earbuds in Saudi Arabia at SAR 899.00 and the UAE at AED 999.00, featuring AI snore masking, 30 dB noise cancellation, and 45 hours of total battery life.
Vantage Her Vision Series Highlights Women Leaders in CFD Trading
Vantage Markets launches the Her Vision interview series to highlight women professionals in CFD trading and financial services, featuring IB partners Minh Anh and Cao Hang.
Denodo Joins Open Semantic Interchange to Standardize Data and AI Interoperability
Denodo has joined the Open Semantic Interchange, an open source initiative led by Snowflake to standardize semantic data definitions across AI and analytics platforms.
MovitOn Pre-Sale Raises $2M to Build Web3 Logistics Platform
MovitOn closed a $2 million community pre-sale in February 2026 to fund its Web3 peer-to-peer logistics platform. The Dubai-based company targets a TESTNET launch in April 2026 and claims up to 75% cost savings over traditional couriers.
Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU BG1 Series: AI Cleaning Robots for Large-Scale Commercial Environments
Pudu Robotics launched the PUDU BG1 series on March 25, 2026, positioning it as the world’s first large-scale AI-native scrubbing and drying robots for warehouses and industrial facilities. The series features autonomous 24/7 operation and one-minute routine maintenance.
DP World Jeddah Adds Three Quay Cranes to Boost Red Sea Trade Capacity
DP World Jeddah has added three semi-automated quay cranes at Jeddah Islamic Port, part of an $800 million modernisation programme targeting 5 million TEUs in future capacity.
Cisco’s Espen Løberg to Deliver InfoComm 2026 Keynote on Connected Workplace Intelligence
Cisco’s Espen Løberg will deliver the InfoComm 2026 keynote at the Las Vegas Convention Center, focusing on Connected Intelligence for modern workplaces. The event runs June 13–19, 2026.
Meta AI Support Assistant Launches on Facebook and Instagram with New Content Enforcement Tools
Meta launched its AI Support Assistant on Facebook and Instagram, offering 24/7 account help in under five seconds. The company also reported early results from advanced AI content enforcement systems, including blocking 5,000 daily phishing attempts.
Jentic Mini Launches as Free, Open Source Tool Giving AI Agents Access to Over 10,000 APIs
Jentic Mini launched on March 25, 2026, as a free, open source tool giving AI agents structured access to over 10,000 APIs. The self-hosted offering targets developers building with OpenClaw and other general-purpose agents.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital Performs Robotic Surgery on Two-Year-Old Using Soave Technique
King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah performed robotic surgery on a two-year-old child using the Soave technique to treat a rare congenital bowel disorder.