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AuditBoard Rebrand Optro: GRC Platform Adopts New Identity as AI Reshapes Risk Management
AuditBoard formally rebranded as Optro on March 10, 2026, signaling a strategic shift toward agentic AI-powered risk management. The announcement came during the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Great Audit Minds conference in Las Vegas.
Google Workspace CLI Launches with 100+ Skills for AI Agent Automation
Google has released a Rust-built command line interface for Workspace that crossed 10,000 GitHub stars in its first week. The tool offers over 100 downloadable skills for AI agent automation across Gmail, Drive, Slides, and more.
Yalla Group Revenues Hit Record AED 1.256 Billion in 2025 as Users Reach 44.8 Million
Yalla Group revenues hit a record AED 1.256 billion in 2025, with net income rising 10.4% and monthly active users reaching 44.8 million in Q4.
Google Play Store Adds Battery Drain Warnings for Android Apps
Google Play Store now shows battery drain warnings on app pages with high background activity, starting March 2026. The feature aims to help Android users make informed download decisions.
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.4 With Native Computer-Use Capabilities and Improved Reasoning
OpenAI released GPT-5.4 on February 12, 2026, introducing native computer-use capabilities and a 1-million-token context window. The model achieves an 83.0% win rate against industry professionals on the GDPval benchmark.
Software Escrow Saudi Arabia: How Organisations Can Move from Policy to Practice
Escode’s Middle East director outlines practical steps for organisations in Saudi Arabia to implement software escrow following the CST guideline, covering verification, governance, and SaaS considerations.
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Loyalty Programs Ramadan 2026: GCC Market Set for Record Engagement as Spending Peaks
The GCC loyalty market is projected to reach $3.27 billion in 2025, with Ramadan 2026 expected to drive record engagement across retail, travel, and banking sectors.
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.
Google Launches Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite for High-Volume Developer Workloads
Google launched Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite on March 3, 2026, offering developers a cost-efficient model priced at $0.25 per million input tokens with 2.5x faster response speeds than its predecessor.
GPT-5.3 Instant Launches with Fewer Refusals, Lower Hallucination Rates, and Improved Web Search
OpenAI released GPT-5.3 Instant on February 12, 2026, reducing hallucination rates by up to 26.8% and cutting unnecessary refusals across ChatGPT conversations.
Apple Launches Xcode 26.3 with Support for Agentic Coding
Apple released Xcode 26.3, introducing agentic coding with Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex. The update enhances developer workflows across the app life cycle.
Zoho Corporation Surpasses One Million Customers Globally on 30th Anniversary
Zoho Corporation reaches one million paying customers and 150 million users worldwide on its 30th anniversary, with MENA emerging as second fastest-growing market.
Al-Haramain WhatsApp Service Launches to Support Pilgrims Around the Clock
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque launched the Al-Haramain WhatsApp service on February 17, 2026. The platform supports seven languages and operates around the clock via +966125746236.
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.
WBK Digital Card Launches for Seamless Cashless Entertainment at Riyadh Season and Winter Wonderland
webook.com launches the WBK Digital Card, a cashless payment solution offering instant top-ups and seamless access to Riyadh Season attractions and Winter Wonderland.
Careem Launches on Huawei AppGallery, Expanding Access to 90 Million Users Across the Middle East
Careem officially launches on Huawei AppGallery, bringing its comprehensive super app services to 90 million users across the Middle East with enhanced performance and security.
Omnix Partners with Eagle Point Software to Accelerate Digital Construction Skills Across GCC
Omnix International partners with Eagle Point Software to deliver localized applied learning solutions that accelerate digital construction adoption across the GCC region.
ShaikhTech Unveils AmanaVest Platform at Future Real Estate Forum 2026 Ahead of Saudi Foreign Ownership Law
ShaikhTech announces AmanaVest platform launch at Future Real Estate Forum 2026, enabling global investors to access Saudi Arabia’s real estate market through secure, Sharia-compliant digital infrastructure.
AppGallery Gamers Cup 2025 Concludes in Riyadh with Record-Breaking Participation
AppGallery Gamers Cup concludes its 2025 Saudi Arabia esports competition with over 500 players and 98% participant satisfaction, reinforcing its position as a leading mobile gaming platform.
WePlay Social App Reaches Times Square After 800 Million Downloads Milestone
WePlay social app reaches Times Square after surpassing 800 million downloads, revolutionizing social interaction through game-based features and local operations across 15+ regions.
Mobile App Development GCC: Trango Tech Expands Across UAE and Saudi Arabia
Trango Tech expands mobile app development services across the GCC with dedicated teams in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. The company delivers secure, scalable mobile solutions for startups, SMEs, and enterprises across key industries.
AppGallery Gamers Cup 2025 Concludes with Record Participation in Riyadh
The AppGallery Gamers Cup 2025 concluded successfully in Riyadh with record participation, attracting over 500 players and hundreds of spectators. With 98% of participants expressing interest in future tournaments, the event reinforced AGC’s position as a leading esports platform in the MENA region.