SSICT News

LG Launches StanbyME 2 Max with 32-Inch 4K Display
LG Electronics has launched the StanbyME 2 Max, a portable 32-inch 4K smart screen featuring a detachable design, Dolby Vision, and up to 4.5 hours of battery life.

SME Confidence Index Shows 75% of Saudi Small Businesses Confident in Growth
The latest SME Confidence Index reveals that 75% of Saudi small business leaders remain confident about their growth prospects over the next 12 months.

HONOR Magic V6 Introduces Cross-Ecosystem Integration Features
The HONOR Magic V6 smartphone bridges the gap between Apple, Android, and Windows devices with advanced cross-ecosystem integration.

Ford Secures Top Mainstream Brand Ranking in JD Power 2026 Quality Evaluation
Ford has ranked as the top mainstream brand in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study, marking its highest position since 2010.

AI Travel Planning Risks in KSA
A new Kaspersky survey reveals that 75% of Saudi travelers using AI tools for trip planning have data security concerns, despite appreciating the time-saving benefits.

DCO Launches Ethical AI Guidebook for Global Policymakers in Geneva
The Digital Cooperation Organization has launched a new guidebook in Geneva to help global policymakers establish safe and trustworthy AI governance frameworks.

Shanling Launches M0 Pura Compact Portable Music Player
Shanling has launched the M0 Pura, a compact 35.8g portable music player featuring dual DACs, Bluetooth 5.0, and up to 9 hours of battery life.

Saudi Arabia Leads Development of Global E-Waste Regulations
A Saudi global initiative has successfully developed new regulations for electronic waste management, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

Saudi Arabia Builds Strongest AI Infrastructure to Connect East and West
Saudi Arabia is building its strongest AI infrastructure to connect the East and West, supporting the goals of Vision 2030.

Samsung to Unveil Wide Foldable Phone at Galaxy Unpacked
Samsung has scheduled its Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22, 2026, to reveal its latest wide foldable phone amid rising competition.

OpenAI to Release GPT-5.6 Models to the Public on July 9
OpenAI has secured regulatory approval to launch GPT-5.6 on July 9, bringing the Sol, Terra, and Luna models to global users.

Saudi Arabia Proposes UN Resolution on Women in Cybersecurity
Saudi Arabia’s proposed UN resolution to empower women in cybersecurity has been unanimously adopted by the UN Human Rights Council.

Google Schedules Pixel 11 Launch Event for August 12
Google has scheduled its next major hardware event for August 12 in New York City, with implications for device availability in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Education Ministry Launches Tuwaiq Summer Camps in Five Tech Fields
The Saudi Ministry of Education has partnered with Tuwaiq Academy to launch summer camps training students aged 6 to 17 in five technical fields.

Saudi Cabinet Approves Unified Visa Platform for Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Saudi Cabinet has approved 12 new decisions, including the establishment of a unified visa platform at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to improve digital services.

ACHEMA Middle East Rescheduled to October 2027 in Riyadh
The inaugural ACHEMA Middle East exhibition has been rescheduled to October 2027 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.

Cisco Outlines Five Strategies to Secure the Agentic Enterprise
Cisco has identified five critical strategies to close the security trust gap and protect organizations deploying autonomous AI agents.

Johnson Controls Arabia Retains Customer Experience ISO Certifications for Fifth Year
Johnson Controls Arabia has renewed its customer experience ISO certifications for the fifth consecutive year, becoming the first Saudi company to achieve this milestone.

Kaspersky Identifies 250,000 Security Issues in GitHub Actions Workflows
Kaspersky researchers discovered over 250,000 potential security issues in GitHub Actions workflows, highlighting widespread configuration risks.

Misk Traineeship Program Expands with Hyundai Motor Group
The Misk traineeship program has expanded its partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to train 10 Saudi students and graduates in Seoul.

Nissan Tekton crossover Global Debut Scheduled for July 9
Nissan will host the global digital debut of its new Tekton crossover on July 9, 2026, broadcasting live from its manufacturing hub in India.

SAL Logistics Services Partners with Energy and Water Academy
SAL Logistics Services has signed an MoU with the Energy and Water Academy to expand training and develop national talent in the logistics sector.
