Technology & Innovation News from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East

Cybersecurity

Genetec Adds Visitor Management and Biometric Support to Security Center SaaS

by saudishopper | Apr 8, 2026 | Apps & Software, Cybersecurity

Genetec has updated Security Center SaaS with a new front desk visitor workflow, expanded intrusion panel support, and optional facial authentication via SAFR SCAN integration.

SonicWall Report: Cyber-Attacks Rise in 2026 as SMBs Face Seven Preventable Security Failures

by saudishopper | Apr 5, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Economy & Business
Genetec Urges Middle East Organizations to Integrate Physical Security Into IT Network Strategies

by saudishopper | Apr 1, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Economy & Business
HPE Juniper Networking SRX400 Firewall Series Targets AI-Era Security Across Distributed Environments

by Shima Zamil | Mar 31, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI Proposes Public Wealth Fund and Grid Expansion in New AI Policy Plan

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Apr 8, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business | 0

OpenAI has released a policy document calling for a public wealth fund, grid expansion, and tax reform to address the societal effects of advanced AI. The company warns that without clear guidelines, AI could displace workers and concentrate wealth.

Infobip Gathers Over 1,000 Engineers at DevDays 2026 to Advance AI Integration

by saudishopper | Apr 8, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications | 0
Marc Andreessen Says AI Is an 80-Year Overnight Success, Not Another Hype Cycle

by Nour Elotaiby | Apr 8, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business | 0
Apple at 50: Former Insiders Say the Company Blew a Five-Year AI Lead, but Can Still Recover

by saudishopper | Apr 8, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Devices | 0

Telecommunications

UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network, Targeting 10Gbps Connectivity

by saudishopper | Apr 7, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications

The UAE launched the world's first commercial U6GHz network at the SAMENA Council Leaders' Summit 2026, targeting 10Gbps speeds and laying early groundwork for 6G.

Infobip Messaging Trends Report 2026: RCS Grows 3x, SMS Holds 62% of Traffic

by saudishopper | Apr 1, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications
Majority Audio and Cambridge United Women FC Break Bluetooth Speakers World Record Using Auracast

by saudishopper | Apr 1, 2026 | Smart Devices, Telecommunications
Rakuten Mobile Extends Netcracker Partnership for AI-Enabled Digital BSS in Japan

by saudishopper | Apr 1, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications
ZTE Intelligent Computing Solutions Take Center Stage at CloudFest 2026 in Germany

by saudishopper | Mar 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Computers & Laptops, Telecommunications

Social Media

Saudi Arabia Launches Parental Supervision on Instagram in Partnership with Meta

by saudishopper | Mar 27, 2026 | Apps & Software, Social Media | 0

Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Media Regulation and Meta launched the Parental Supervision feature on Instagram on March 26, 2026. The tool gives parents real-time controls over their children's activity on the platform.

Meta and Google Lose Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial, Face $3 Million Damages

by Zamil Safwan | Mar 26, 2026 | Economy & Business, Social Media | 0
Meta AI Support Assistant Launches on Facebook and Instagram with New Content Enforcement Tools

by saudishopper | Mar 25, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Social Media | 0
LG XBOOM Bounce Giveaway: DJ Bliss Teams Up with LG Gulf for Signed Speaker Contest

by saudishopper | Mar 23, 2026 | Smart Devices, Social Media | 0
LinkedIn Deploys LLM-Powered Ranking System to Personalize Feed for 1.3 Billion Users

by Mohamed Mosaed | Mar 16, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media | 0

Automotive
Smart Devices
Mobile Devices
Computers & Laptops
Smart Devices

Lucid Gravity SUV Wins 2026 World Luxury Car of the Year Award

by saudishopper | Apr 6, 2026 | Automotive | 0

The Lucid Gravity SUV has been named the 2026 World Luxury Car of the Year by the World Car Awards, giving Lucid back-to-back wins in the category after the Lucid Air took the title in 2023.

Drive EV Platform Launches in UAE to Match Buyers with Electric Vehicles Using AI

by saudishopper | Apr 6, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Automotive | 0
Why Saudi Consumers Are Reluctant to Buy Electric Vehicles

by Nour Elotaiby | Apr 5, 2026 | Automotive, Economy & Business | 0
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Wins 2026 World Performance Car Award at New York Auto Show

by saudishopper | Apr 2, 2026 | Automotive | 0
Najm Suhail Platform Targets Desert Safety Gap for Saudi Off-Road Drivers

by saudishopper | Apr 1, 2026 | Automotive, Smart Devices | 0

LG Electronics Earnings Hit Record Q1 2026 Revenue of KRW 23.73 Trillion

by saudishopper | Apr 9, 2026 | Economy & Business, Smart Devices | 0

LG Electronics posted record first-quarter 2026 revenue of KRW 23.73 trillion and operating profit of KRW 1.67 trillion, beating market expectations across most business divisions.

LG Electronics Expands LG SIGNATURE and SKS Lineups at KBIS 2026 with AI-Powered Home Solutions

by saudishopper | Apr 7, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Smart Devices | 0
LG Electronics Expands SKS Luxury Appliances Lineup with First-Ever Laundry Collection at KBIS 2026

by saudishopper | Apr 5, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Smart Devices | 0
YORK Cooling Pod Opens at Jeddah Corniche Through June 1

by saudishopper | Apr 5, 2026 | Economy & Business, Smart Devices | 0
Saudi Satellite Shams Launches on Artemis II, Making Kingdom First Arab Nation in NASA Moon Mission

by saudishopper | Apr 5, 2026 | Economy & Business, Smart Devices | 0

HONOR 600 Lite Goes on Sale in Saudi Arabia with 108MP Camera and 6520mAh Battery

by saudishopper | Apr 8, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Devices | 0

HONOR has launched the HONOR 600 Lite in Saudi Arabia at 1,299 SAR, featuring a vacuum-forged aluminum frame, 108MP camera, and a 6520mAh battery with 48-hour endurance certification.

Apple at 50: Former Insiders Say the Company Blew a Five-Year AI Lead, but Can Still Recover

by saudishopper | Apr 8, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Devices | 0
HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro Launches in Saudi Arabia with AI Composition Camera and 5750 mAh Battery

by saudishopper | Apr 7, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Devices | 0
HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro Launches in Saudi Arabia at 3,699 SAR with AI Camera Features

by saudishopper | Mar 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Devices | 0
OPPO Find N6 Foldable Launches Globally With Crease-Free Display and 200MP Hasselblad Camera

by saudishopper | Mar 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Devices | 0

Apple Approves Nvidia eGPU Mac Drivers for AI Workloads, Not Gaming

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Apr 7, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Computers & Laptops | 0

Apple has approved Tiny Corp's drivers for Nvidia and AMD eGPUs on Mac, enabling AI workloads on Apple silicon without security workarounds. The drivers do not support gaming.

Ollama 0.19 Powered by MLX Brings Fastest AI Performance on Apple Silicon

by Zamil Safwan | Apr 2, 2026 | Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Computers & Laptops | 0
DDR5 Memory Prices Crash 30% After Google Unveils TurboQuant AI Compression Tech

by Zamil Safwan | Mar 31, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Computers & Laptops, Economy & Business | 0
Vertiv CoolPhase Wall Launches in EMEA as Wall-Mount Cooling System for Edge and Small IT Rooms

by saudishopper | Mar 31, 2026 | Computers & Laptops, Economy & Business | 0
ZTE Intelligent Computing Solutions Take Center Stage at CloudFest 2026 in Germany

by saudishopper | Mar 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Computers & Laptops, Telecommunications | 0

LG Electronics Earnings Hit Record Q1 2026 Revenue of KRW 23.73 Trillion

by saudishopper | Apr 9, 2026 | Economy & Business, Smart Devices | 0

LG Electronics posted record first-quarter 2026 revenue of KRW 23.73 trillion and operating profit of KRW 1.67 trillion, beating market expectations across most business divisions.

LG Electronics Expands LG SIGNATURE and SKS Lineups at KBIS 2026 with AI-Powered Home Solutions

by saudishopper | Apr 7, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Smart Devices | 0
LG Electronics Expands SKS Luxury Appliances Lineup with First-Ever Laundry Collection at KBIS 2026

by saudishopper | Apr 5, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Smart Devices | 0
YORK Cooling Pod Opens at Jeddah Corniche Through June 1

by saudishopper | Apr 5, 2026 | Economy & Business, Smart Devices | 0
Saudi Satellite Shams Launches on Artemis II, Making Kingdom First Arab Nation in NASA Moon Mission

by saudishopper | Apr 5, 2026 | Economy & Business, Smart Devices | 0

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Education & Training
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KFSH Performs World’s First Single-Port Robotic Living Donor Liver Resection

by saudishopper | Apr 6, 2026 | Economy & Business, Health & Technology | 0

King Faisal Specialist Hospital has performed the world's first series of single-port robotic liver resections from living donors, using a single incision of 3.5 cm or less.

Anthropic Acquires Coefficient Bio for $400M: Nine People, One Giant Bet on AI Drug Discovery

by Yaser Almassari | Apr 3, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Health & Technology | 0
SAS Outlines 15 Predictions for AI in Health Care and Life Sciences in 2026

by saudishopper | Apr 2, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Health & Technology | 0
Professor Alhalees Receives 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from American College of Cardiology

by saudishopper | Mar 31, 2026 | Economy & Business, Health & Technology | 0
Professor Zohair Alhalees Receives 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology

by saudishopper | Mar 31, 2026 | Economy & Business, Health & Technology | 0

AI in Media Conference Day Two: Saudi Experts Call for New Business Models and Digital Verification Skills

by Nour Elotaiby | Apr 8, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Education & Training, Social Media | 0

The second day of the 10th International Conference on AI in Media in Riyadh featured six sessions on automation, deepfakes, and digital verification. Speakers called for new business models aligned with Vision 2030.

SADAFCO Joins 13th Career Fair at King Abdulaziz University, Highlights Saudi Workforce Growth

by saudishopper | Apr 8, 2026 | Economy & Business, Education & Training | 0
SANS Report: Cybersecurity Skills Gap Now Outweighs Headcount Shortages as 27% of Organizations Report Breaches

by saudishopper | Apr 8, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Education & Training | 0
Saudi Media Conference Examines AI’s Impact on Communication Models and Journalism

by saudishopper | Apr 8, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Education & Training | 0
Saudi Conference Examines Four Scenarios for Media Education in the Age of AI

by saudishopper | Apr 8, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Education & Training | 0

Paparuda Studio Secures Over 4 Million MDL to Build Moldova’s First Globally Targeted Video Game

by saudishopper | Apr 2, 2026 | Economy & Business, Gaming & Entertainment | 0

Paparuda Studio has raised over 4 million MDL to develop Moldova's first globally targeted video game, with plans to launch within 15 months on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo.

Sony Launches BRAVIA Theatre Lineup and BRAVIA 3 II TV for Middle East Markets

by saudishopper | Mar 26, 2026 | Gaming & Entertainment, Smart Devices | 0
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Launches April 22 as First Desktop CPU with Dual 3D V-Cache

by saudishopper | Mar 26, 2026 | Computers & Laptops, Gaming & Entertainment | 0
AlKhallat+ Netflix Anthology Series Premieres April 2 with Four Saudi Stories

by saudishopper | Mar 26, 2026 | Gaming & Entertainment | 0
LG UltraGear Monitor Launches in Middle East With 720Hz Refresh Rate and Dual Mode Display

by saudishopper | Mar 25, 2026 | Computers & Laptops, Gaming & Entertainment | 0

EDECS and MEDLOG Sign Contract for 189,000 sqm Dry Port in Egypt’s 10th of Ramadan City

by saudishopper | Apr 8, 2026 | Economy & Business, Tourism & Aviation | 0

EDECS and MEDLOG signed a contract on April 8, 2026, to build a 189,000 sqm dry port in Egypt's 10th of Ramadan City. The EPC project marks MEDLOG's first dry port development in Egypt.