SSICT News

Google Introduces Selfie Video Authentication for Account Recovery
Google has launched a selfie video verification feature to help users recover locked accounts when passwords or two-factor devices are unavailable.

Vertiv Expands Manufacturing and Testing Capacity at Tognana Campus in Italy
Vertiv has announced plans to double its chiller production capacity at the Tognana campus by 2026 and build a new testing laboratory by 2027.

HONOR Announces Open Sale of HONOR X7e Plus 5G in Saudi Arabia
The HONOR X7e Plus 5G has officially launched in Saudi Arabia, featuring an 8,100mAh battery and certified 2.5-meter drop resistance.

Acer Launches New TravelMate Laptops with Intel Core Series 3 Processors
Acer has unveiled its latest TravelMate business laptops, featuring Intel Core Series 3 processors, lightweight designs, and advanced AI capabilities.

Snap Launches Esports World Cup Activation in Paris
Snap Inc. has partnered with the Esports Foundation to launch interactive AR experiences and creator content for the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris.

DataFlow and Saudi German Health Partner on Credentialing
DataFlow Group and Saudi German Health UAE have signed an agreement to simplify credential verification for medical practitioners.

OMODA & JAECOO to Debut Mass-Produced AI Smart Cockpit Globally
OMODA & JAECOO will debut its mass-produced AI Smart Cockpit on July 27, 2026, in Indonesia, with plans to expand the technology to the UAE.

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing Launches Over 70 Services on Tawakkalna
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has integrated over 70 digital services into the Tawakkalna application, streamlining municipal and real estate procedures.

Saudi Internet Report 2025 Reveals Key Digital Growth Indicators
The Saudi Internet Report 2025 highlights key digital indicators, showing that AI adoption in Saudi Arabia has reached 45.2% while mobile data usage is three times the global average.

SDAIA Academy to Launch 18 Specialized Bootcamps in August
The SDAIA Academy is launching 18 specialized training bootcamps this August to develop national capabilities in data and artificial intelligence.

Grand Mosque Deploys Electronic Guidance Screens to Manage Crowd Flow
The Grand Mosque in Makkah has installed electronic guidance screens at its gates and courtyards to provide real-time updates on gate availability and crowd density.

ICAIRE Calls for Global Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Ethics at UNESCO Meeting
ICAIRE called for integrating ethical principles into scientific research and public policy during its participation in the UNESCO networks meeting.

DP World Indus Makes Maiden Call at Jeddah Islamic Port
The newly acquired container vessel DP World Indus has completed its maiden call at Jeddah’s South Container Terminal, expanding regional maritime connectivity.

Infobip Report Shows Rise in AI-Powered Fraud and Enterprise Defenses
Infobip’s 2026 Fraud and Security Report highlights a 77% increase in automated messaging threats and a corresponding rise in AI-driven defenses.

Microsoft and AMD Expand Azure AI Infrastructure Partnership
Microsoft and AMD have expanded their strategic partnership to deploy the AMD Helios rackscale solution and new EPYC processors on Azure.

Origen and RoboSense Partner to Deploy Embodied Intelligence
Origen and RoboSense have formed a strategic partnership at WAIC to accelerate the deployment of embodied intelligence across the Middle East.

Turkish Airlines Orders 12 HAVELSAN Flight Simulators
Turkish Airlines has signed an agreement with HAVELSAN to acquire 12 new flight simulation training devices, supporting its fleet expansion goals.

EODev and Baudouin Partner to Launch Fuel Cell Solutions
EODev and Baudouin have partnered to launch modular 600 kW solid oxide fuel cell systems for distributed power generation starting in September 2026.

Toyota Gazoo Racing Claims One-Two Finish at Rally Estonia
Toyota Gazoo Racing secured a dominant one-two finish at Rally Estonia, with Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen claiming their first WRC victory.

Kaspersky Warns of Phishing Campaign Abusing Microsoft Authentication
Kaspersky has detected a phishing campaign abusing Microsoft’s Device Code Flow to hijack corporate accounts and access OneDrive and Teams data.

Hisense Outlines Global Growth Plan Centered on Artificial Intelligence
Hisense has introduced its new global growth strategy centered on artificial intelligence, smart home companions, and sports marketing partnerships.

Agentic AI systems – Transforming CX | Saudi Shopper
Agentic AI systems are transforming customer experience by introducing autonomous agents that can reason and act across multiple workflows.
