SSICT News
Huawei NG WAN White Paper Sets Roadmap for Next-Generation Carrier Networks
Huawei released its NG WAN white paper at the Upperside World Congress 2026, outlining a target network architecture for 2030 built on AI, IPv6, and autonomous operations.
LG UltraGear Monitor Launches in Middle East With 720Hz Refresh Rate and Dual Mode Display
LG Electronics has launched the 27-inch UltraGear gaming monitor (27GX790B-B) in the UAE, featuring a 720Hz refresh rate and a dual-mode OLED display with a 0.03ms response time.
Gensler AI Workplace Research: Saudi Employees Spend 52% of Work Week in Office
Gensler’s Global Workplace Survey 2026 finds Saudi employees spend 52% of their work week in the office, while AI users dedicate more time to collaboration and learning than their peers.
PangaeaX Launches Tech Talent Initiative to Strengthen UAE Digital Workforce
PangaeaX has launched a tech talent initiative using challenge-based performance assessment to help UAE organizations identify and verify skilled data professionals.
European Quantum Funding Gap: Investor Warns Europe Risks Repeating AI Mistakes
Europe attracts only 5% of global private quantum funding versus 50% in the US, as Brussels prepares a Quantum Act. An investor warns the bloc must act now to avoid repeating its AI mistakes.
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Discovery Life Sciences and Mindpeak Partner to Bring AI Precision to Cancer Biomarker Testing in Global Clinical Trials
Discovery Life Sciences and Mindpeak have partnered to integrate AI-powered digital image analysis into cancer biomarker testing for global clinical trials, targeting inconsistent pathologist interpretation.
OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Library for Personal File Storage
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Library, a cloud file storage feature for Plus, Pro, and Business users. The rollout excludes the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Sungrow Hydrogen Ships Green Hydrogen Systems to Oman, Italy, and Brazil
Sungrow Hydrogen has shipped green hydrogen systems to Oman, Italy, and Brazil, covering three continents with projects ranging from 3 MW to 160 MW in capacity.
Eid Al-Fitr Travel Demand Rises in Saudi Arabia as Jeddah, AlUla, and Abha Lead Domestic Destinations
Booking data shows a notable rise in domestic travel demand across Saudi Arabia for Eid Al-Fitr 2026, with Jeddah, AlUla, and Abha emerging as top destinations. Hotel prices start from SAR 513.75 per night.
Regional Cyber Activity Rises After U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, FortiGuard Labs Reports
FortiGuard Labs reports a surge in regional cyber activity following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, warning of delayed retaliation and opportunistic attacks targeting critical infrastructure.
Bank Muscat Launches Oman’s First Banking Command Center with Dynatrace, Cuts Incident Detection Time by 80%
Bank Muscat deployed the Dynatrace platform to launch Oman’s first banking Command Center, cutting incident detection time by over 80% and consolidating 20+ monitoring tools into one platform.
LG Launches Wireless TV Technology in OLED M5 and QNED9M Models
LG Electronics introduced wireless TV technology in the OLED M5 and QNED9M models, using a Zero Connect Box to eliminate visible cables while maintaining full picture and audio quality.
Anghami Partners with Cyanite to Tag 2.5 Million Songs Using AI Metadata
Anghami has partnered with Cyanite to enrich 2.5 million songs with AI-generated metadata, improving music discovery and personalization across its MENA catalog of over 100 million tracks.
Rubrik Data Protection for Google Workspace Targets Enterprise Cyber Resilience
Rubrik Data Protection for Google Workspace launched March 23, 2026, offering immutable backups and rapid recovery for over 11 million enterprise users of Gmail and Google Drive.
LG XBOOM Bounce Giveaway: DJ Bliss Teams Up with LG Gulf for Signed Speaker Contest
LG Electronics Gulf and DJ Bliss have launched an Instagram contest offering ten fans a signed limited-edition LG XBOOM Bounce portable speaker. The contest closes on March 31, 2026.
BHM Capital Reports 26.65% Revenue Growth and AED 2.01 Billion in Total Assets for 2025
BHM Capital posted AED 205.98 million in total revenue for 2025, a 26.65% year-on-year increase, while total assets crossed AED 2 billion. The firm also captured 40.45% of all new trading accounts opened on the Dubai Financial Market.
Apple C1X Modem Matches Qualcomm in Downloads, Trails in Upload Speeds
Ookla’s Q4 2025 Speedtest Intelligence data shows Apple’s C1X modem matches Qualcomm’s X80 in downloads and latency, while trailing by up to 32% in upload speeds.
How OpenAI Codex Works: Agent Loop, Memory Management, and Multi-Surface Architecture
OpenAI Codex uses a three-layer architecture — an agent loop, layered prompt management, and a multi-surface App Server — to deliver a cloud-based coding agent across terminals, browsers, and IDEs.
South Korea Extends Facial Recognition SIM Registration Pilot to June 2026
South Korea’s MSIT extended its facial recognition SIM registration pilot until June 2026 after mobile operators and industry bodies requested more time to address on-site challenges.
Study Estimates AdaKami Fintech Lending Platform Contributed Up to $649 Million to Indonesia’s GDP
A University of Indonesia study estimates that AdaKami’s loan disbursements contributed up to $649 million to Indonesia’s GDP in 2024, supporting employment for up to 78,000 people across 17 sectors.
Ookla Proposes New Framework to Evaluate AI-Powered Voice Calls at MWC 2026
Ookla presented a new AI voice evaluation framework at MWC 2026, adding three dimensions to assess AI-powered voice calls. A Philippines field study found VoLTE connection rates at only 31%.
Netcracker Digital OSS Upgrade Powers BICS Operations Support Modernization
BICS, a Proximus Global subsidiary, will upgrade its Netcracker Digital OSS deployment as part of a strategic modernization program covering all core OSS components. The initiative targets stability, security, and long-term platform support for wholesale and carrier services.