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Johnson Controls Arabia Retains Customer Experience ISO Certifications for Fifth Year
Johnson Controls Arabia has renewed its customer experience ISO certifications for the fifth consecutive year, becoming the first Saudi company to achieve this milestone.
Kaspersky Identifies 250,000 Security Issues in GitHub Actions Workflows
Kaspersky researchers discovered over 250,000 potential security issues in GitHub Actions workflows, highlighting widespread configuration risks.
How to Prevent Google From Using Your Data for AI Training
Google has updated its privacy settings to train its AI models on user data. Learn how to easily opt out and protect your personal information.
Al-Ghamdi Appointed to Lead Microsoft Arabia Ahead of Cloud Region Launch
Al-Ghamdi takes the helm at Microsoft Arabia as the company prepares to launch its dedicated cloud region in Saudi Arabia, expanding local digital services.
Tawakkalna Platform Adds 160 New Services in June Through 40 Entities
Tawakkalna platform added 160 new services in June through 40 government, private, and non-profit entities, expanding digital offerings for Saudi citizens and residents.
South Korean Stocks Decline Amid Semiconductor Valuation Concerns
South Korean stocks declined on Monday as growing semiconductor valuation fears impacted global tech shares and GCC investment portfolios.
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Microsoft Frontier Company – $2.5B AI Unit Launched
Microsoft has launched a new business division with a $2.5 billion investment and 6,000 engineers to help enterprise clients scale AI systems.
HAVELSAN Deploys BLUEVISION AI Maritime Solution on SANCAR USV
HAVELSAN has deployed its BLUEVISION AI-powered maritime awareness solution on the SANCAR USV, enhancing autonomous navigation and tracking capabilities.
Team Falcons MENA Secures Final Main Stage Spot at Esports World Cup
Team Falcons MENA has qualified for the Main Stage of the Mobile Legends Mid Season Cup at the 2026 Esports World Cup after a 2-1 victory in Paris.
xAI Launches Voice Agent Builder: No-Code Platform for Grok Voice Agents
xAI’s new Voice Agent Builder lets businesses configure production voice agents on Grok Voice in under two minutes, no code required.
The Garage Challenge Concludes in Riyadh to Support Tech Startups
The Garage Challenge concluded its three-day program in Riyadh, helping entrepreneurs transform ideas into technology startups using artificial intelligence.
Kaspersky Warns of Fake Software Campaign Deploying ScreenConnect Malware
Kaspersky has uncovered a campaign using over 90 fake domains to distribute ScreenConnect malware disguised as popular software utilities.
TOD and talabat Celebrate Regional World Cup Campaign Success
The TOD talabat partnership achieved significant regional engagement during the FIFA World Cup 2026, reaching over 214 million people across eight MENA markets.
YouTube Launches Supervised Kid Accounts in the MENA Region
YouTube has introduced supervised kid accounts in the MENA region, offering parents advanced content filters and screen time limits.
Mashreq and Sukoon Launch Embedded Insurance Solutions for SMEs
Mashreq has partnered with Sukoon Insurance to offer instant, paperless Workmen’s Compensation and Third-Party Liability coverage directly via MashreqBiz.
Anthropic Redeploys Claude Fable 5 Globally Following Lifted Export Controls
Anthropic is redeploying its Claude Fable 5 model globally on July 1, 2026, after the US government lifted temporary export controls.
HITEK AI Launches CONDTEK for Automated Asset Management
HITEK AI has launched CONDTEK, an AI-powered solution that automatically creates verified digital asset registers to replace manual building surveys.
The Gentlemen Ransomware Group Expands Operations with Custom Malware
Kaspersky reports that The Gentlemen ransomware group is using new custom-built tools, including a Go-based backdoor and a C-based variant, to target global organizations.
Claude Sonnet 5 Launched with Advanced Agentic Capabilities
Claude Sonnet 5 has been released with advanced agentic capabilities, lower pricing, and enhanced safety features for developers worldwide.
Cognition Launches Devin Fusion to Reduce AI Engineering Costs
Cognition has launched Devin Fusion, a multi-model routing system that reduces software engineering costs by 35% while maintaining high performance.
Skyscanner Launches New AI-Powered Travel Tools for Summer Planning
Skyscanner has introduced several experimental AI-powered features, including a road trip planner and expanded accommodation listings, to simplify summer travel planning.
KIDZONET Joins Internet Watch Foundation to Block Abuse Material at Network Level
KIDZONET has joined the Internet Watch Foundation to integrate real-time intelligence feeds and block child sexual abuse material at the network level.