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Malware Attacks on SMBs Disguised as AI Services Surge Fivefold in 2026
A new Kaspersky report reveals that malware attacks targeting small businesses under the guise of AI tools increased fivefold in early 2026.

HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max Launched as the Thinnest 13-Inch Tablet
The HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max has officially launched in Saudi Arabia, featuring an ultra-thin 4.7 mm design and a 13.2-inch PaperMatte display.

SAMA Grants Tabby Finance Licences for Consumer and SME Credit
The Saudi Central Bank has granted Tabby consumer and SME finance licences, enabling customers to finance purchases up to SAR 50,000 over 12 months.

Mashreq Partners with Mastercard to Expand Quick Remit Cross-Border Payments
Mashreq has partnered with Mastercard to expand its Quick Remit service globally, enabling direct local currency transfers across new international corridors.

Hajj Data Center Completes 100% Cloud Migration
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has completed the 100% migration of its data center to a cloud-based infrastructure to support over 20 million pilgrims.

GPT-5.6 Sol Launched in Limited Preview with Advanced Reasoning Capabilities
GPT-5.6 Sol has launched in a limited preview, introducing advanced reasoning, coding, and cybersecurity capabilities alongside Terra and Luna models.

Floward Scales Customer Support with Infobip AgentOS Integration
Floward has deployed Infobip AgentOS to manage seasonal customer service spikes, reducing operational costs by 15% while handling 13x peak conversation volumes.

OpenRouter MCP: Live Model Intelligence for AI Agents
OpenRouter MCP brings live model intelligence to AI agents, enabling real-time pricing, routing, and selection across 400+ models.

Notion External Agents Turn Workspace Into AI Collaboration Hub
Notion External Agents bring Claude and Cursor directly into your workspace as assignable team members to automate tasks.

Seed Audio 1.0 Launches Exclusively on fal: ByteDance’s All-in-One AI Audio Model
Seed Audio 1.0 has launched exclusively on fal, offering an all-in-one AI model that generates voice, music, and sound effects in a single pass.

DHL Express AI Tool Launches for International Shipping
DHL Express has introduced a new computer vision tool in eight initial markets, including the UAE, to automate customs descriptions from photos.

Yango Group Named Among Best Workplaces in Technology Middle East 2026
Yango Group has been recognized among the Best Workplaces in Technology Middle East 2026 by Great Place to Work.

Kaspersky Detects Over 336 Fake Domains Impersonating Official World Cup Website
Kaspersky has detected over 336 fake domains targeting football fans during the World Cup 2026. Learn how to protect your personal data from streaming and betting fraud.

Tuwaiq Academy and Google Cloud Launch AI & Cloud Champions Program
Tuwaiq Academy and Google Cloud have launched a joint program to train local talent and support over 60 tech startups in Saudi Arabia.

Flixora CEO Criticizes Instagram Video Streaming Expansion Over Creator Revenue Share
Flixora CEO Martins Osuofia has raised concerns over Instagram’s reported move into long-form video streaming, questioning the platform’s revenue sharing model.

Getty Images Partners with OpenAI to Integrate Licensed Visuals into ChatGPT
Getty Images has officially partnered with OpenAI to integrate its licensed visual assets directly into ChatGPT search results.

Snap and Kearney Launch Saudi Digital Ad Maturity Framework
A new study by Snap and Kearney MEA reveals a gap between digital ad spend and e-commerce outcomes in Saudi Arabia, introducing a new maturity framework.

Researchers Release Proto Language to Integrate AI Models for Generative Biology
The Laboratory of Evolutionary Design has released Proto, an open-source programming language that integrates AI models to streamline generative biology.

OpenAI Expands Daybreak Cybersecurity Initiative with New Automated Patching Tools
OpenAI has expanded its Daybreak cybersecurity initiative, launching the full GPT-5.5-Cyber model and updating Codex Security to automate vulnerability patching.

Meta Glasses Launched in Partnership with EssilorLuxottica
Meta has launched its new Meta Glasses in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, featuring the Muse Spark AI model and starting at $299.

Anthropic Launches Claude Tag to Integrate AI into Slack Channels
Anthropic has launched Claude Tag, a collaborative tool that integrates its AI model directly into Slack channels for team task delegation.

Sakana Fugu Launches as Multi-Agent AI Orchestrator to Hedge Single-Vendor Risks
Sakana AI has launched Fugu, a multi-agent orchestration platform designed to coordinate frontier LLMs and mitigate single-vendor dependency risks.
