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Huawei Introduces HUAWEI nova 16s Series in Saudi Arabia Priced Under SAR 3,000
Huawei launched the nova 16s series in Saudi Arabia with pre-orders beginning October 20. The lineup features a 200 MP camera and 7,000 mAh battery.

Amazon Introduces Alexa Tablets With Android and Google Play Support
Amazon introduced three Alexa tablets featuring aluminum designs, Android 16, and official Google Play Store access.

HUMAIN and EY Partner to Build First AI Business Process Outsourcing Service in Saudi Arabia
HUMAIN and EY have joined forces to establish Saudi Arabia’s first AI-native business process outsourcing service powered by the HUMAIN ONE platform.

No Man’s Sky iOS Edition Launches on iPhone and iPad on October 28
Hello Games announced No Man’s Sky arrives on iPhone and iPad on October 28. The 5GB release retains major expansions and touch controls.

Napster and HUMAIN Form Strategic Partnership to Deliver Arabic-Native AI
Napster and HUMAIN have partnered to provide Arabic-native AI solutions and digital workers for organizations across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.

Intercede Launches MyID Authenticate for Enterprise Passkey Sign-In
Intercede has launched MyID Authenticate, a FIDO passkey solution delivering phishing-resistant access to Windows desktops and cloud software.

Mashreq Pilots IBM Bob to Accelerate Integration Engineering with Agentic AI
Mashreq is piloting IBM Bob to explore agentic AI in integration engineering, cutting design and troubleshooting time by up to 70 percent.

Sony ECM-AX10 Spatial Audio Microphone Introduced for Smartphone Creators
Sony announced the ECM-AX10 spatial audio microphone in Saudi Arabia, featuring a four-capsule spherical module and direct USB-C smartphone connectivity.

Tahqaq Service Expands Verification Tools to Scan Files and QR Codes
The National Cybersecurity Authority has added file and QR code verification to its Tahqaq service via WhatsApp and the Haseen platform.

Mambu and Mastercard Collaborate to Connect Core Banking with Global Money Movement
Mambu has integrated Mastercard Move into its core banking platform to simplify international money transfers for financial institutions.
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Google Cloud Introduces Autonomous Gemini Agent for Enterprise Workflows
Google Cloud introduced the Gemini agent at Gemini at Work 2026, offering autonomous task execution, Workspace integration, and governance controls.

NEOPAY Agrees to Acquire 65% Controlling Stake in noon payments
NEOPAY has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 65% stake in noon payments, expanding operations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.

Kaspersky Uncovers 31,000 Scam Emails Exploiting Microsoft Services
Kaspersky blocked over 31,000 fraudulent emails abusing Microsoft authentication infrastructure to redirect users to credential-theft pages.

VIVERSE Plus Subscription Launches With Six Months Free for Samsung Users
VIVERSE Plus has launched in the Gulf, giving eligible Samsung Members app users six months of free, ad-free instant gaming across mobile devices.

Kaspersky Integrates AI Summarization and MCP Protocol into Threat Intelligence Portal
Kaspersky has added AI summarization and Model Context Protocol connectivity to its Threat Intelligence Portal to accelerate security operations workflows.

Ecoryx Launches Climedge AI Platform to Track Corporate Sustainability in Saudi Arabia
Ecoryx has launched Climedge, an AI-driven platform designed to track corporate emissions and streamline sustainability reporting across Saudi Arabia.

iOS 27 Siri AI: Apple Launches Redesigned Assistant with Onscreen Awareness
Apple released iOS 27 with an overhauled Siri assistant offering personal context, onscreen awareness, and cross-app actions. Here is how to use it.

Ministry Launches Third Edition of Saudi Game Champions Program in Riyadh
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology launched the third edition of the Saudi Game Champions program to support local gaming talent.

Google Ends Free Access to Gemini Flash and Pro Starting October 9
Google will restrict free Gemini access to the Flash Lite model on October 9, moving standard Flash and Pro behind paid tiers.
