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

Apple Launches MacBook Neo at SAR 2,799 Starting Price with A18 Pro Chip and 16-Hour Battery Life
Apple launched MacBook Neo on March 4, 2026, starting at $599, powered by the A18 Pro chip with up to 16 hours of battery life. The laptop goes on sale March 11.

Seagate Mozaic 4+ Platform Reaches 44TB Capacity, Qualifies with Two Hyperscale Cloud Providers
Seagate’s Mozaic 4+ platform has qualified with two hyperscale cloud providers, supporting hard drive capacities up to 44TB using HAMR technology. The company targets 100TB drives as its roadmap progresses.

Tech Leaders at MWC26 Call for AI Guardrails in Health and Gaming
Executives from Netcracker, Exponential View, and Blizzard called for stronger AI governance at MWC26 Barcelona, warning that oversight must keep pace with rapid deployment across health, telecoms, and gaming.

Apple Launches iPad Air M4 with 12GB Memory, Wi-Fi 7, and iPadOS 26 Starting at SAR 2,699
Apple has launched the iPad Air M4 with 12GB of unified memory, Wi-Fi 7, and iPadOS 26 starting at SAR 2,699. Pre-orders open March 4, with availability from March 11, 2026.

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.
