SSICT News

Samsung and MediaTek Achieve 670 Mb/s in Joint 5G Uplink Test
Samsung and MediaTek achieved a 670 Mb/s uplink throughput in a joint test using a five-layer uplink configuration.

China Initiates Regional 6G Trials to Test Future Industrial Applications
China has launched a collaborative pilot program across multiple provinces to test 6G applications in maritime and manufacturing sectors ahead of a projected 2030 commercial rollout.

VinFast VF 8 Completes Global Testing Ahead of Middle East Expansion
The VinFast VF 8 electric SUV has completed rigorous global testing, establishing a strong aftersales network and warranty program for Middle East buyers.

Rubrik Joins Project Glasswing to Test Anthropic Mythos
Rubrik has secured early access to Anthropic’s Mythos research preview through Project Glasswing to proactively identify and patch software vulnerabilities.

Qlik Expands Snowflake Integration for Real-Time AI Workflows
Qlik has expanded its integration with Snowflake to deliver real-time enterprise data and governed context to Cortex AI workflows.

Arab Private Sector Faces Digital Shift Driven by Artificial Intelligence
The Arab private sector is undergoing a major digital shift driven by artificial intelligence, according to a recent seminar in Cairo.

HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Pro Launches with Diabetes Risk Study Feature
The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Pro has launched in Saudi Arabia, introducing a diabetes risk study feature and advanced cardiovascular tracking tools.

AliExpress Summer Sale Launches in Saudi Arabia
AliExpress has launched its Summer Sale in Saudi Arabia with discounts up to 80% and an expanded Brand+ channel featuring 2,000+ authenticated brands.

ASMO Appoints Nico Schuetz as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Regional Operations
ASMO has appointed Nico Schuetz as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026, to lead its expanding logistics and procurement operations from Dammam.

du Tech Partners with Open Innovation AI to Deploy Sovereign AI Infrastructure
du Tech has partnered with Open Innovation AI to build secure Sovereign AI infrastructure, integrating National Hypercloud with GPU orchestration.

World Cup Fraud Campaign Targets Fans Ahead of 2026 Tournament
Cybersecurity researchers have exposed a massive fraud campaign targeting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, involving over 4,300 fake domains and sophisticated phishing networks.

Sharjah Islamic Bank Partners with University of Sharjah
Sharjah Islamic Bank and the University of Sharjah have signed an MoU to collaborate on financial literacy, training, and talent acquisition.

Physics-Trained Neural Network Speeds Up Optical Component Design
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a neural network trained in physics that reduces optical component simulation times by 90 percent.

Fluke FEV500 Launched in Saudi Arabia to Support Fast DC EV Charging Infrastructure
Fluke Corporation has launched the FEV500 testing solution in Saudi Arabia to support the Kingdom’s rapid expansion of fast DC Level 3 EV charging stations.

Context Analytics Launches Podcast Sentiment Feed for Institutional Investors
Context Analytics has launched a new quantitative sentiment feed that transcribes and scores financial podcasts for institutional investors.

GAZOO Racing Secures Historic 1-2-3-4 Finish at Rally Japan
GAZOO Racing dominated Rally Japan with a 1-2-3-4 finish, led by Elfyn Evans, extending Toyota’s championship lead to 127 points.

AMAK Launches Advance Drilling Co for Mining Exploration
AMAK has established Advance Drilling Co, a wholly owned subsidiary with SAR 100 million capital, to provide exploration drilling services in Saudi Arabia.

Almarai Prize Opens 2026 Cycle for Dryland Food Security Research
The 2026 cycle of the Almarai Prize has officially opened, offering a USD 500,000 award for scientific research that addresses food security challenges in dryland regions.

Mashreq Launches Off-Plan Home Loan Financing for UAE Residents
Mashreq has introduced a new off-plan home financing option for UAE residents, featuring zero pre-approval fees and repayment tenures of up to 25 years.

Brahms Chouity Launches fyuze AI Platform in London Targeting Middle East Creator Economy
Brahms Chouity has launched fyuze, a London-based AI platform designed to bring data-driven structure to the creator economy in the Middle East.

ThinkMarkets Launches ChelseaAI for Conversational CFD Trading
ThinkMarkets has launched ChelseaAI, a new tool connecting live trading accounts directly to AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol.

Jentic Launches Free Tool to Evaluate API Readiness for AI Agents
Jentic has released a free API Scoring tool to help enterprises evaluate if their APIs are ready for autonomous AI agents.
