Shima Zamil
Social media Marketing, Creative copywriter, Arabic- English translator, and Community management

Apple Launches iPhone 17e with A19 Chip, 48MP Camera, and MagSafe Starting at SAR 2,799
Apple launched iPhone 17e on March 2, 2026, the most affordable iPhone 17 model, starting at SAR 2,799 for 256GB. Pre-orders open March 4 and availability begins March 11.

Ramadan Travel Bookings Rise 20% in Makkah as Hotels Near Haram Average SAR 1,500 per Night
Wego data shows Ramadan travel bookings in Makkah rose 20.67% and Madinah 25.16% year-on-year, with hotels near the Haram averaging SAR 1,500 per night.

ZTE Showcases AI Solutions Across Connectivity and Devices at MWC Barcelona 2026
ZTE participates in MWC Barcelona 2026 with AI solutions in connectivity, cloud, home, and devices. The company unveils eight achievements and joins GSMA forums.

stc Group Provides Free Roaming Calls for Gulf Citizens for Three Days
stc Group offers free roaming calls for Gulf citizens on its network for three days starting March 1, 2026. Saudi roamers in GCC countries also benefit from free calls to the Kingdom.

Huawei Launches HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 at Madrid Event with Multiple Devices
Huawei unveiled HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 at a Madrid event, alongside new smartphones and wearables. Products will launch soon in Saudi Arabia with specific pricing for some devices.

Belkin Releases Accessory Collection for Samsung Galaxy S26 Series
Belkin launched accessories for Samsung Galaxy S26 series, including cases, screen protectors, and chargers. Products feature drop protection and Qi2 charging compatibility.

LG Electronics Showcases LG MAGNIT Micro LED Display at ISE 2026
LG Electronics introduced the LG MAGNIT Micro LED display at ISE 2026. The model features LTD technology and front-access alignment for commercial applications.

Ramadan Gaming Hail Sees Shifts in Tech Routines and Video Game Usage
Ramadan gaming Hail shifts as programmers code post-Iftar and youth game evenings with time controls. SPA reports balanced tech use in the region.

Galaxy S26 Series – Samsung Mobile Launch | Saudi Shopper
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 Series featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and advanced AI integration for improved performance and privacy.

Kaspersky Outlines Steps for Parents Supporting Children’s Social Media Creator Ambitions
Kaspersky releases guidance for parents as 32% of children aged 12-15 aspire to become YouTubers, outlining steps to support creator ambitions while maintaining digital safety.

Globant Named Leader in Two IDC MarketScape Reports for Experience Services 2025
Globant receives Leader designation in two IDC MarketScape reports evaluating worldwide experience build and design services for 2025.

SambaNova Unveils SN50 AI Chip with 5X Speed Boost and Intel Partnership
SambaNova launches SN50 AI chip with 5X speed advantage, announces Intel partnership and $350M+ Series E funding. SoftBank to deploy in Japan data centers.

Kaspersky KATA 8.0 Enhances Network Detection and Response Capabilities
Kaspersky releases KATA 8.0 with advanced anomaly detection, shadow IT monitoring, and enhanced integration capabilities for network security teams.

Snap Launches Fifth Edition of AR Ramadan Mall with Five Districts
Snap’s AR Ramadan Mall enters its fifth year with five new districts for enhanced discovery. Eleven brands participate across Luxury, Automotive, and more categories during Ramadan.

Aljazira Bank Contributes SAR 1 Million to Ehsan Platform’s Sixth Charity Campaign
Aljazira Bank donated SAR 1 million to the Ehsan platform for the sixth National Charity Campaign. The move supports Saudi Vision 2030 community goals.

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 2 Launches Starlit Quest Ramadan Event Globally
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 2 introduces Starlit Quest, a free global Ramadan event running until March 22, 2026, with exclusive cosmetics and creator partnerships.

MBZUAI Research Initiative Receives $1 Million from Google.org to Advance AI for MENA Languages
Google.org has granted $1 million to MBZUAI to develop AI systems built for MENA languages. The project targets the data divide limiting AI performance for underrepresented linguistic communities.

Google Lyria 3 Launches Arabic Music Generation on Gemini Ahead of Ramadan
Google launched Lyria 3, its latest AI music generation model, with Arabic beta support on Gemini. Users can create 30-second tracks from text, photos, or videos ahead of Ramadan.

IT Max Global and Microsoft UAE Explore Agentic AI in Customer Service Transformation
IT Max Global and Microsoft UAE examined how agentic AI is transforming customer service from assisted interactions to autonomous, end-to-end journeys at an executive roundtable in Dubai.

Anghami and Literature Commission Launch SAJJEL 2 Podcast Competition in Saudi Arabia
Anghami and the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched SAJJEL 2, a literary podcast competition offering over SAR 90,000 in prizes and professional production support for Saudi creators.

Huawei to Launch WATCH GT Runner in Madrid with Advanced Athletic Tracking Technology
Huawei will unveil the WATCH GT Runner on February 26 in Madrid, featuring five years of R&D and advanced tracking technology developed with world-class athletes.

Hongqi Golden Sunflower Guoya Sedan Launches in Saudi Arabia
ALTAWKILAT Premium unveiled the Hongqi Golden Sunflower Guoya luxury sedan in Jeddah on February 10, 2026. The vehicle features a 585 HP V8 engine and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.
