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Cohere Launches Open-Source Speech Recognition Model for Arabic Dialects
Cohere has released a new open-source speech recognition model designed to transcribe 30 Arabic dialects and bilingual speech for enterprise applications.

Snapchat Introduces Friends-Only Sharing for Users Under 16
Snapchat launched a friends-only sharing experience for users aged 13 to 15, restricting Spotlight content visibility to mutually accepted friends only.

Nutanix Report Highlights AI Driving Container Adoption in Saudi Arabia
The eighth annual Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index reveals that AI is accelerating container adoption in Saudi Arabia amid data sovereignty priorities.

X Launches Integrated Video Editor for iPhone Users
X has introduced a unified video editor for its iPhone app, featuring integrated capture and editing tools to encourage original content creation.

Security Awareness Training Reduces Phishing Susceptibility by 79 Percent
A new global report reveals that consistent security awareness training reduces employee phishing susceptibility from 33.2% to just 4.2% over twelve months.

LG Launches StanbyME 2 Max with 32-Inch 4K Display
LG Electronics has launched the StanbyME 2 Max, a portable 32-inch 4K smart screen featuring a detachable design, Dolby Vision, and up to 4.5 hours of battery life.

SME Confidence Index Shows 75% of Saudi Small Businesses Confident in Growth
The latest SME Confidence Index reveals that 75% of Saudi small business leaders remain confident about their growth prospects over the next 12 months.

HONOR Magic V6 Introduces Cross-Ecosystem Integration Features
The HONOR Magic V6 smartphone bridges the gap between Apple, Android, and Windows devices with advanced cross-ecosystem integration.

OpenAI to Release GPT-5.6 Models to the Public on July 9
OpenAI has secured regulatory approval to launch GPT-5.6 on July 9, bringing the Sol, Terra, and Luna models to global users.

Meta Launches Muse Image AI Model for Photo Generation
Meta has launched its new Muse Image AI model, integrating advanced photo generation tools directly into Instagram and Meta AI platforms.
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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.

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.
