ISSUE # 3
60mins Day 2 – AM (2021)
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 26692SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
AGPC powers regional energy growth with advanced, Industry 4.0 pipe solutions
0 30From supporting oil & gas and hydrogen infrastructure to scaling renewable-ready pipe solutions, CEO Noritsugu Mifune outlines AGPC’s vision for …
MENA Fintech Awards 2025 celebrate innovators shaping regional landscape
0 32Abu Dhabi — The 4th edition of the MENA Fintech Awards took place today at the ADQ Arena during Abu …
SLES 16 sets new benchmark for AI-ready enterprise infrastructure, says SUSE official
0 38SUSE’s Lionel Meoni explains how embedded intelligence, long-term lifecycle support, and transparent security are redefining how Middle East enterprises modernise …
IBM agrees to acquire Confluent for $11 billion
0 68$11B acquisition to deliver end-to-end data platform for businesses to connect, process and govern data for applications and AI agents.
e& UAE and Mbank sign MoU to consider enabling stablecoin payments via AE Coin
0 81Abu Dhabi — e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, has signed a strategic Memorandum of …
Meta looks to integrate its AI chatbot with news publishers
0 106Meta Platforms plans to add news partnerships and features in the future.
Accenture and Anthropic collaborate to implement full-scale AI deployments
0 115The multiyear initiative aims to accelerate enterprise AI adoption by providing customers with immediate access to skilled Claude practitioners, reducing deployment risks and speeding up the transition from proof-of-concept projects to full-scale production.
Nvidia’s H200 gets the green light for China sales
0 113This move reverses previous restrictions on advanced chips and ignores strong opposition to the move on national security grounds.
Democratising cybersecurity: how Kaspersky AI is making defence accessible to all
0 122If democratized, AI in cybersecurity will reduce – not eliminate – the need for experts so that every business has a fair chance of defending itself.
Qualys picks Security Matterz as managed Risk Operations Center partner for Saudi
0 125Dubai — Qualys today announced that Security Matterz has been selected to join its invite-only managed Risk Operations Center (mROC) …
GitGuardian enters Saudi Arabia to strengthen cybersecurity for Vision 2030
0 127This marks GitGuardian’s first structured entry into the Kingdom, during which the French Tech-certified company engaged with government agencies, giga-project leaders, and major enterprises across Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
SandboxAQ provides a solution to stop Shadow AI impacting enterprise security
0 127As Shadow AI and AI-driven attacks surge, SandboxAQ delivers an end-to-end AI security posture management solution with complete visibility, risk analysis, and compliance monitoring.
5G standalone powers next leap for Middle Eastern enterprises, says Nokia official
0 207Across the Middle East, digital transformation is already reshaping industries. From AI-driven logistics hubs to precision healthcare and next-generation energy …
UAE’s IAN inks GCC-exclusive partnership with DMEGC to tap Dh24b solar opportunity
0 183Dubai, Shenzhen — IAN, the wholly-owned renewable energy arm of AG Holding, a prominent UAE Holding Company and a family …
Nexthink’s digital employee experience set to boost operational efficiency
0 201The showcase also aimed to cover how full visibility into the digital experience could enhance compliance, data security, and employee satisfaction.
DCloud: The fastest-growing cybersecurity distributor in Saudi Arabia
0 189DCloud delivers cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, deep market expertise, and a partner-first enablement approach that fuels growth and elevates cyber capability across the region.
Over 90% of UAE and KSA organisations say becoming AI-native is essential for competition
0 197Endava reveals readiness gap as UAE and Saudi organisations head towards AI-native futures.
Dubai Customs partners with Binance to improve blockchain-driven customs services
0 160Dubai Customs partners with Binance to shape the future of blockchain-driven customs services.
Cisco advances its platform to simplify security for managed service providers
0 179Cisco simplifies security for managed service providers with security cloud control, accelerating hybrid mesh firewall deployments and profitable growth.
vCODES Software Solutions LLC appoints Padam Sundar Kafle as Chief Executive Officer
0 138With over 21 years of experience, more than 1,000 global awards, and a proven track record of driving over $200 million in cost optimisation, Padam brings exceptional leadership, innovation, and strategic insight to our organisation.
Half of 2025’s compromised passwords were already leaked
0 177All these findings highlight the critical vulnerability of password-based authentication when protocols for creation, management, and storage are not rigorously followed.
Confluent launches Confluent Private Cloud in Middle East region
0 164Confluent launches Confluent Private Cloud In Middle East, bringing cloud simplicity on-premises.
Businesses should beware ‘generic’ AI, says expert
0 213Kon noted each business and sector had specific needs and infrastructure in place, meaning the way AI will have to be deployed for each one was “very unique”.
Kyivstar’s Starlink service enjoys a successful launch
0 205The deployment shows mobile operators should not fear satellite connectivity.
Qatar builds unified, AI-enabled digital ecosystem under NDS3, says PwC official
0 307PwC Middle East outlines how cloud, AI, and sovereign infrastructure are reshaping national transformation and the future of citizen-centric services. …
Emerson Exchange 2026 in Dubai set to shape future of industrial automation
0 229Registration is open for the Emerson users conference that will highlight technologies and practices enhancing safety, sustainability, and production. Dubai …
Vodacom and Google Cloud look to revamp AI in Africa
0 223The deal builds on Vodacom’s broader connectivity efforts across the continent.
Deutsche Telekom reports 6G network progress
0 216The 6G-TakeOff project is a German government-backed initiative exploring how holistic 3D networks could enable the next-generation technology.
Veon advocates for universal AI access
0 182He endorsed the technology being included alongside electricity and water as a utility which should be available for all.