ISSUE # 2
60mins Day 2 – BLACK HAT MEA 2025
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 27240SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
U.S. and Taiwan enter trade deal over chipmaking
0 20Future tariffs under the Section 232 framework would allow exceptions for Taiwan-based companies building chips in the U.S.
AWS invests in European sovereign cloud
0 21More than 90 AWS services including AI, compute, storage, networking and security will be available.
India sees substantial increase 5G users
0 22Statistics from the country’s government pin the number of 5G base stations across the nation at 518,854 as of the end of 2025. This was up from around 464,990 at the turn of that year.
OpenAI to add low‑latency AI compute to its platform
0 27OpenAI is pouring large amounts of money into data centres and compute infrastructure to compete with Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Google.
KIDZONET, Africell to launch first-of-its-kind SIM-based child safety service in Africa
0 85Dubai — KIDZONET, the UAE-based pioneer delivering Child Online Protection as a zero-touch telecom service, has entered into a landmark …
How the Middle East is redefining physical security: Insights from Andrew Elvish at Genetec
0 196Andrew has over 14 years of experience with the company and has been witness to a lot of the changes within the Middle Eastern region over the years.
Ericsson to cut 1,600 jobs in their home region
0 105Bloomberg reported Ericsson has around 12,600 employees in Sweden, meaning the cuts proposed impact around 13 per cent of its staff.
Huawei recaptures a top position in the Chinese smartphone market
0 115With sharp increases in memory prices intensifying cost pressures on smartphone OEMs, the market is expected to experience a more noticeable decline this year.
Meta Compute aims to deliver many gigawatts of AI infrastructure
0 104Zuckerberg is a proponent of developing superintelligence, a theoretical form of AI which would not just match but vastly exceed human intelligence across every domain of cognitive ability.
Nvidia H200 chips get approved for import to China
0 146Meanwhile, China clarified its stance on H200 imports, setting new conditions for companies wanting to buy the chips, with approval granted only under special circumstances.
Microsoft pledges to cover the utility rates for its U.S. data centres
0 125Furthermore, Microsoft plans to advocate for public policies needed for affordable, reliable and sustainable power.
Apple launches new creative subscription bundle
0 131Apple is offering a one-month free trial for the bundle, which will be available on the 28th January.
Instagram denies reports of a data breach
0 145The emails caused concern for some users on social media, who feared it was a scam or phishing attempt designed to glean more of their details.
‘Brand New Cadillac’ – IFS announces technology partnership with F1s newest team
0 160IFS, the leading provider of Industrial software, has announced a strategic partnership with Cadillac Formula 1® Team ahead of the …
Sama X CEO declares Bahrain as a ‘beacon of technological progress’ as Starlink expands into country
0 176Sama X, authorized as Starlink’s global reseller has announced it has been granted a license by Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority …
Meta closes over 500,000 accounts to comply with new Australian law
0 139In a post, the company stated it closed 330,639 Instagram, 173,497 Facebook and 39,916 Threads accounts between 4 December and 11 December 2025.
Google and Apple enter into a multiyear AI deal
0 176The partnership with Google buys Apple some time to build its own cutting-edge models if it chooses to do so.
UK regulator launches investigation into Grok AI
0 175It also plans to assess if X is taking appropriate steps to remove illegal content; protect users from a breach of privacy laws; and use age assurance measures to protect children from seeing pornography.
SAP is building AI into the core of retail
0 205By combining agentic autonomy with human oversight where judgment matters, these innovations from SAP drive insightful planning and improve operational efficiency, both enhancing the customer experience and driving profitable growth.
Mark of Trust launched to meet global surge in secure and sustainable data centres
0 177Dubai — Tech companies and their supply chains will be able to demonstrate that they meet the highest global standards …
Zoho Corp. opens Abu Dhabi and Dubai data centres to strengthen UAE data sovereignty
0 205New data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to host 100+ cloud-based solutions of both Zoho and ManageEngine, the company’s …
Cisco highlights measures to secure AI agents and the AI supply chain in the region
0 195Cisco introduced AI Defence as a security solution for the development and deployment of enterprise AI applications.
PNY announces new dual-slot slim models for NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series
0 201Available in RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 configurations, these cards combine cutting-edge performance with space-saving innovation that’s ideal for compact PC builds.
Nearly 90% of phishing attacks aim to steal account credentials
0 206According to data from Kaspersky, over 47 million phishing links were clicked in the Middle East region in the previous year.
Motorola Solutions focuses on innovations in video and physical security at Intersec 2026
0 235Company centered on addressing safety and security challenges for public safety agencies and enterprises.
e& and Motorola Mobility join forces to drive tech innovation
0 203Motorola Mobility and e& will co-invest in localised, AI-driven digital services, designed to meet the unique needs of regional markets.
BEC scams ease in volume, but gift cards dominate cash-out methods: Fortra report
0 206Fortra’s December 2025 BEC Global Insights Report shows a dip in attack volume, continued dominance of gift card fraud, and …
“Intersec is a key platform for leading conversations on building smarter cities.” – Firas Jadalla, Genetec
0 238Genetec, one of the global leaders in enterprise physical security software, will demonstrate the latest innovations in unified physical security …
UAE’s eInvoicing push is about more than just invoices, says Nishe Consulting MD
0 211Beyond compliance, standardised digital invoicing promises automation, richer data, and a step-change in decision-making across government and industry. The UAE …