At CES 2026HP Unveils AI-Enhanced Innovations Shaping the Future of Work in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Gulf Tech News

At CES 2026 this week, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) introduced a range of new technologies and innovations that put workplace fulfillment at the forefront as the next driver of business growth.

This comes at a time when knowledge workers around the world are facing increasing challenges in their relationship with work. Data shows that only about 20% enjoy a healthy balance. According to the HP Work Relationship Index 2025, employees in Saudi Arabia reported better results than the global average, with about one-third describing their relationship with work as positive — compared to lower rates globally.

Despite this relative advantage, the challenges of modern workplaces persist. Since around 85% of fulfillment drivers are influenced by organizational decisions, smart investment in intelligent technologies and personalized work experiences becomes critical to closing the fulfillment gap. In an era defined by rapid change, HP reaffirms its commitment to helping organizations turn these challenges into new opportunities for innovation and adaptability.

Innovations Designed for the Future of Work

In the face of unprecedented workplace challenges, HP continues to lead in developing solutions that foster fulfillment and accelerate growth, ensuring that the future of work remains balanced between human and technological dimensions.

Key new products and solutions include:

• Designing for the future of work means creating technology that moves, connects, and adapts to any workspace. The HP EliteBoard G1a, an innovative design, represents the world’s first AI-integrated PC built into a keyboard and was recognized as a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree.
• Built for future leaders, HP unveiled the HP EliteBook X G2 Series, the next generation of premium business laptops designed for the AI era and a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree.

• Empowering experiences that enable users to work smarter, look professional, and lead confidently — HP announced updates across its entire HP OmniBook consumer portfolio, including HP OmniBook Ultra 14 and HP OmniStudioX.
• AI-enhanced productivity directly connected to printers, through the first integration of Microsoft Copilot into HP Office Print devices with HP for Microsoft 365 Copilot, providing intelligent document summarization, translation, and organization to help companies work faster, smarter, and more securely.

• Ensuring hybrid work continuity and strengthening IT’s ability to manage distributed environments with enhanced employee device management features on the Workforce Experience Platform (WXP).
• Smart, ergonomic, and sustainable accessories designed for diverse workspaces, including a stylish pink edition of the HP Tilt Ergonomic Mouse 720M, a compact HP 65W GaN USB-C Wall Charger, and lightweight yet durable sleeves from the HP Protective Series, among others.
• Redefining gaming experiences by uniting the OMEN and HyperX brands under one master gaming identity, HyperX, and unveiling the world’s most powerful fully internally cooled gaming laptop, the HyperX OMEN MAX 16.

• Understanding your device’s full story, HP introduced the HP Digital Passport, a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree, offering a unified platform for users to access all essential information — from setup and feature discovery to sustainability insights and ongoing support options.

Future of Work Accelerator 2026: Applications Opening Soon

As part of HP’s commitment to advancing business growth and workplace fulfillment, the Future of Work Accelerator expands access to technology and skills for under-connected communities.
Since its launch in 2022, the program has supported 35 nonprofit organizations across 13 countries, reaching more than 11.3 million people globally. Each participant receives USD $100,000 in funding, USD $100,000 in HP devices and solutions, and a six-month mentorship and training program.

In 2026, the Accelerator returns to the United States, where it was first launched, opening participation to both nonprofit and for-profit organizations for the first time, with a special focus on AI and the Future of Work.
Applications open January 12, with a deadline of February 6.