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Epson Opens MENA Regional Headquarters in Riyadh to Drive Regional Growth
Epson has established its MENA Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, expanding its commercial operations and technical services across Saudi Arabia.

OMODA O5 HEV Officially Launches in the UAE Market
OMODA & JAECOO has launched the OMODA O5 HEV hybrid in the UAE, offering a 1,000 km WLTC range and 165kW output without needing external charging.

NourNet Introduces AI Agent Platform and Expands Riyadh Data Center at LEAP 2026
NourNet launched its AI Agent Platform and expanded its main data center to 10 MW and 750 racks during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

AI Tools Roundup: Autonomous Agents, Open Models, and Enterprise Integrations
A daily briefing covers major developments across autonomous agents, mathematical singularity proofs, open-source models, and enterprise software ecosystems.

Saudi ICT Deals Surge With Massive Data Center and VC Investments
A weekly roundup of major Saudi ICT deals, featuring $15B at LEAP 2026, HUMAIN’s new $10B venture fund, and massive national data center expansions.

Apple Unveils iPhone Duo Foldable Smartphone with Dual Displays and A20 Pro Chip
Apple introduced the iPhone Duo foldable smartphone featuring a 7.6-inch inner screen, A20 Pro processor, and a starting price of SAR 9,499.

Apple Introduces Apple Watch Ultra 4 with S11 Chip and New Health Sensors
Apple introduced Apple Watch Ultra 4 featuring the S11 chip, upgraded health sensors, extended 50-hour battery life, and new readiness scoring metrics.

Microsoft Sets New Patch Tuesday Record With Over 900 Vulnerabilities Resolved
Microsoft fixed roughly 972 vulnerabilities in its September 2026 update, setting a record for monthly security releases.

iCaur Alghanim Opens New Automotive Showroom in Jeddah
iCaur Alghanim has opened its new showroom in Jeddah, marking the automotive brand’s official market entry into the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.

Report Details Tim Cook’s Decade-Long Role in Foldable iPhone Development
A new report outlines Tim Cook’s decade-long involvement in Apple’s foldable phone project, with base prices expected to start around $2,199.

Amazon Bedrock Makes OpenAI GPT-6 Astra Generally Available for Enterprise Customers
Amazon has made OpenAI GPT-6 Astra generally available on Bedrock, allowing Saudi and GCC enterprises to deploy the model on AWS infrastructure.

Cognition Valuation Hits $48 Billion Following $2 Billion Funding Round
Cognition achieved a $48 billion valuation after raising $2 billion to expand its Devin coding assistant amid rising enterprise adoption.

Saudi Communications Minister Meets Silicon Valley Leaders to Expand AI Investments
Saudi Minister Abdullah Alswaha met with Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and TenX Semi to boost investments in artificial intelligence and deep-tech startups.

COFE Tech Closes Pre-IPO Round at $178 Million Valuation
COFE Tech has secured a $178 million valuation in a pre-IPO funding round led by Wa’ed Ventures and Aditum ahead of a planned Saudi listing.

Saudi Arabia Explores AI Chip Design with TenX Semi in Silicon Valley
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications Abdullah Alswaha met with TenX Semi CEO Dr. Suk Hwan Lim in Silicon Valley to explore AI agents in chip design.

Ministry of Communications Opens Registration for Technical Competencies Summit 2026 Workshops
Saudi Ministry of Communications opens registration for the Technical Competencies Summit 2026 virtual training workshops to develop local digital talent.

Sony Introduces FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G Zoom Lens in Saudi Arabia
Sony has launched the FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G lens in Saudi Arabia, priced at SAR 6,599 with availability starting in mid-October.

Fluke Innovation Day Highlights Industrial Reliability in Saudi Arabia
Fluke Corporation hosted industrial leaders in Al Khobar to showcase diagnostic and measurement technologies for large-scale operations in Saudi Arabia.

Changan Opens Middle East Training Center in Al Khobar with Almajdouie
Changan and Almajdouie opened the Middle East Training Center in Al Khobar, establishing a specialized technical hub for automotive after-sales service teams.

Huawei Opens Pre-Orders for Kids Smartwatch in Saudi Arabia
Huawei has launched pre-orders for its CST- and SASO-compliant kids smartwatch series in Saudi Arabia, featuring dual cameras and location tracking starting at 999 SAR.

Acer Expands Gaming Handheld Lineup With Predator Atlas 7 and DualPlay Concept
Acer announced the Predator Atlas 7 handheld gaming device with Intel Arc graphics alongside the Project DualPlay Mini convertible concept in Berlin.

Hurr Announces $2 Million Growth Initiative and New AI Contracting Tool
Hurr has introduced a $2 million growth initiative featuring the AI-assisted Hurr Sign & Pay tool, an acquisition, and new strategic partnerships in Saudi Arabia.
