Mohamed Ghamdi, Author at Saudishopper

Barq and Riyadh Air Partner to Develop Digital Payment Infrastructure

Posted by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 14, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Economy & Business, Tourism & Aviation

Barq and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic partnership to develop a secure and scalable digital payments platform, enhancing the airline’s financial infrastructure.

Majority of Saudi E-Commerce Stores Fail to Meet Data Protection Standards, Study Finds

Posted by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 14, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

A King Abdulaziz University study reveals that 60% of top-ranked Saudi e-commerce stores fail to meet personal data protection requirements.

Google Unveils Pixel 11 Series with Tensor G6 Processor

Posted by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 14, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Devices, Smart Devices

Google has launched its Pixel 11 series featuring the new Tensor G6 processor, upgraded cameras, and expanded RAM configurations for on-device AI tasks.

ByteDance Develops Ten Trillion Parameter AI Model to Rival Mythos

Posted by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 11, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Social Media

ByteDance is reportedly training a new AI model with 10 trillion parameters, aiming to surpass Anthropic’s Mythos system and domestic Chinese competitors.

CREST Launches First Global AI Cybersecurity Standards for Security Providers

Posted by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 10, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity

CREST has launched the first global accreditation standards for AI-enabled cybersecurity services, addressing a critical governance gap in the industry.

TGA Signs MoU with Hyundai and Kia to Expand Future Mobility Solutions

Posted by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 9, 2026 | Automotive, Economy & Business, Smart Devices

The Transport General Authority signed an MoU with Hyundai and Kia to develop future mobility solutions and smart city technologies in Saudi Arabia.

Nvidia Leads Formation of Open Secure AI Alliance Following OpenAI Security Incident

Posted by Mohamed Ghamdi | Jul 30, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity

Nvidia has led the formation of the Open Secure AI Alliance alongside Microsoft, SpaceX, and Cisco to build open defensive tools following the recent OpenAI security incident.

Mobily Enters Preliminary Discussions with Tawal Over Tower Infrastructure Acquisition

Posted by Mohamed Ghamdi | Jul 27, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Mobily has commenced preliminary discussions with Saudi tower operator Tawal regarding a potential acquisition of its telecom tower infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia Ranks First in MENA for Digital Government Services

Posted by Mohamed Ghamdi | Jul 23, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Economy & Business

Saudi Arabia has maintained its top ranking in the MENA region for digital government services for the fourth consecutive year, scoring 99 percent on the 2025 GEMS index.