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PIF Launches Tawrid Platform to Deliver Supply Chain Financing in Saudi Arabia
PIF has launched Tawrid Company for Financing Solutions to provide digital supply-chain financing products to Saudi companies under a SAMA sandbox permit.
Huawei Cloud AI Expands Enterprise Portfolio with New Computing Services
Huawei Cloud unveiled its updated AI Cluster Service and expanded its enterprise agent platform with new industry zones at HUAWEI CONNECT 2026.
DHL Express UAE and IFZA Partner to Expand Dubai SME Global Trade
DHL Express UAE has partnered with IFZA to provide Dubai-based enterprises with preferential international shipping rates and dedicated cross-border trade training.
iOS 27 Bug Freezes iPhones Through Gesture Sequence
A swipe sequence in iOS 27 causes iPhones to freeze temporarily. The issue spreads online while a simple force restart resolves the soft lock.
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Hudhud Maps Launches in Saudi Arabia with Localized Navigation and Data Sovereignty
Hudhud Maps has launched as a Saudi navigation platform featuring localized geographic data, door-to-door routing, and enterprise logistics APIs.
Meta Expands AI Agent Integration for WhatsApp Business Setup and Management
Meta has introduced an MCP server that lets AI assistants automate WhatsApp Business setup, API registration, and template management for developers.
Ericsson Unveils NetCloud Private for On-Premises Wireless WAN Management
Ericsson has launched NetCloud Private to deliver customer-hosted lifecycle management for Wireless WAN infrastructure and Cradlepoint devices.
Huawei Cloud Launches MaaS Security Whitepaper at GISEC Global 2026
Huawei Cloud launched its MaaS Security White Paper at GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai, detailing enterprise protection frameworks for regional AI deployments.
LG Channels Surpasses 5,000 Free Streaming Channels Globally
LG Channels has reached over 5,000 channels across 37 countries, driven by a recent launch in Poland and a 45 percent surge in global viewing time.
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TikTok hosted its Family Academy initiative in Riyadh, focusing on teen online safety, screen time controls, and parental supervision tools.
Linux Foundation CEO Jim Zemlin Details Open Source AI Growth at Huawei Connect
Linux Foundation CEO Jim Zemlin revealed that open source powers 98% of global software and drives every layer of the agentic AI stack at Huawei Connect.
Daily AI Roundup: OpenAI Misalignment Rules, Higgsfield API, and NVIDIA Rust Kernels
OpenAI introduced misalignment reporting rules while Higgsfield unified 50+ models and NVIDIA brought native GPU kernel development to Rust.
Google Connects Smart Devices to AI Agents via Model Context Protocol
Google introduced MCP integration for Google Home, enabling third-party AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT to manage connected devices and review camera data.
Higgsfield Unifies Over 50 Generative Models Under Single Endpoint
Higgsfield launched an API aggregating 50+ generative image and video models into one endpoint with usage-based pricing for software developers.
OpenAI Introduces New Framework to Report Model Misalignment
OpenAI has published a new reporting framework to disclose model misalignment incidents and coordinate safety standards across the tech industry.
Anthropic Merges Claude Cowork into Chat Interface with New Docs and Slides Tools
Anthropic merged Claude Cowork into its main chat interface, introducing Docs and Slides tools for Pro and Max subscribers.
NVIDIA Introduces Native GPU Kernel Development Support in Rust
Software engineers can now build high-performance parallel kernels with compile-time memory guarantees, reducing debugging overhead across accelerated computing clusters.
GPT 6 Astra Leads Capability Index in Latest Epoch AI Benchmark
Epoch AI’s latest capability index places GPT 6 Astra at the top overall and in mathematics, while a competing model retains first place in software engineering.
Saudi Fintech BARQ Secures $329.5 Million in Series A Funding Round
Saudi digital payment platform BARQ secured $329.5 million in Series A funding at a $1.85 billion valuation, backed by Noon Investments and Sohar International Bank.
Cisco Expands Splunk AI Capabilities and Extends NVIDIA and AWS Partnerships
Cisco has updated Splunk AI with on-premises deployment options through an expanded NVIDIA partnership, alongside new token tracking and security tools.
Daily AI Roundup: OpenAI Retires GPT-5.5, DeepMind Launches Gemini 3.8 Live
OpenAI sets the retirement date for GPT-5.5 as Google DeepMind unveils Gemini 3.8 Live. Developers also gain browser-based coding agents and local transcription.