ISSUE # 4
60mins Day 4 – LEAP 2026
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 32290SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
VAD Technologies named WEKA distributor in the Middle East
0 11VAD Technology partners can now leverage WEKA’s solutions to help enterprises and government organisations accelerate AI initiatives, modernise data infrastructure, and get more from their GPU and AI workload investments.
Enterprise AI needs capacity planning, not just more GPUs: Mohamed Yasser
0 19Mohamed Yasser explains why workload assessment, model selection, and performance testing should guide enterprise AI infrastructure investment Enterprise AI infrastructure …
Cisco highlights how AI tokenomics can help organisations manage AI costs at scale
0 34These insights can also help organisations identify opportunities to route workloads to the most cost-effective model.
Mannai explores sports tech and the Gulf’s connected future
0 33Sumanta Roy, Group ICT President, Mannai Corporation, discusses the evolution of connected stadiums, technology’s role in athlete performance and fan engagement, and the Gulf’s opportunity to build secure, scalable digital infrastructure.
Riverbed study finds 90% of organisations in Saudi Arabia meet or exceed AI ROI goals
0 34As agentic AI reshapes IT, Saudi organisations show strong confidence in governance while focusing on measurable returns, employee experience and …
Companies must rethink how they build and scale intelligence, says AMD official
0 47AMD’s Zaid Ghattas explores why scaling enterprise AI in the UAE demands integrated infrastructure, measurable business outcomes and governance from …
Optro establishes UAE hub to support agentic AI governance
0 78Dubai regional centre will provide local support for audit, risk and compliance teams across the Middle East and North Africa …
Logitech puts users at centre of smarter workplace collaboration, says Murad Ali
0 72Murad Ali discusses how AI-enabled devices, intuitive design and workplace analytics can simplify meetings, improve employee experience and help businesses …
Logitech strengthens partner ecosystem to accelerate growth across emerging markets
0 58Angelos Stefanidis discusses partner specialisation, RISE’s regional expansion and the demand for secure, AI-enabled collaboration as organisations rethink hybrid workplaces …
Logitech connects global workplace strategy with regional partner opportunities
0 72Jedd Williams outlines the role of local customer insight, consistent product availability, and partner enablement in expanding Logitech for Business’s …
SoftBank Group looks to target $100 billion in Gulf funding
0 82There is notably a drive across the Gulf nations to invest in the AI sector and diversify economies into technology-related fields.
Google Cloud partners with CaixaBank on AI push
0 105CaixaBank first partnered with Google Cloud in 2023. The bank stated it has the largest digital customer base in Spain’s financial sector.
SpaceX to acquire additional low-band spectrum
0 74SpaceX plans to pair its satellites with ground-based femtocells to provide 5G mobile coverage.
Circus SE brings its autonomous AI food production robot system to the UAE
0 94This marks the company’s first deployment outside Europe following UAE regulatory approval under the Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS) secured in July 2026.
Exelixi AI appoints TechBridge Distribution MEA as authorised distributor for UAE
0 79Partnership expands Exelixi AI's regional channel presence, bringing its enterprise Agentic AI product portfolio to a wider resellerchannel and enterprise customers through TechBridge's established distribution network.
Sovereignty in the AI age: A foundation for the Gulf’s next phase of innovation
0 104They are seeking to accelerate innovation while maintaining tighter guardrails over their most critical data, systems and operations.
Ecocoast connects marine protection with real-time environmental intelligence
0 117Joachim de Jenlis discusses how the Xylem partnership, advanced sensors, and local engineering support can help GCC operators respond faster …
Welcome to Gemini at Work 2026: Introducing the Gemini agent
0 157The technology is ready, our global partner ecosystem is scaling, and Gemini is ready to work for you.
Dell Technologies Forum UAE to explore how businesses can scale AI, modernise infrastructure and build progress
0 187The event is designed to help organisations address the infrastructure, workplace and security decisions that will determine whether AI and digital transformation can scale effectively in real-world business environments.
The WBA makes a case for Wi-Fi inclusion in 6G
0 133It stated the approach would benefit operators and device makers, alike.
Samsung Electronics forecasts a record Q3
0 150Samsung posted revenue of KRW171.5 trillion and operating profit of KRW89.5 trillion in Q2.
Nextgen relocates global headquarters to the UAE
0 149The move places Nextgen at the centre of a market where AI adoption is accelerating, and enterprise scale and measurable returns represent the next growth opportunity.
EgyptAir moves passenger experience into AI era with Sitecore
0 142With SitecoreAI, Egypt’s national carrier is intended to support personalized service, proactive communications, and AI-powered support across multiple digital touchpoints …
Logitech expands enterprise portfolio for AI-powered meeting rooms
0 151Logitech’s new collaboration portfolio combines AI processing, intelligent cameras, and Sound Shape audio to enhance meeting experiences across medium to …
Nvidia highlights open-source AI findings
0 160Expensive, proprietary models are reserved for complex tasks where closed platforms still hold an edge, while lower-cost open foundation models handle day-to-day operations.
Apple collaborates with LG on security accessories
0 152The foray into cameras, doorbells, thermostats pits Apple and LG into direct competition with Amazon and Google, which have an established portfolio of similar devices.
Seclore targets regional growth through AI-ready data protection
0 180Uraz Farukh, Senior Vice President – META, Seclore, discusses evolving data governance requirements, AI-related security challenges and expansion across the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa at GISEC Global 2026.
Seclore champions persistent data protection for secure AI adoption
0 171Justin Endres, Chief Revenue Officer, Seclore, discusses cyber resilience, regulatory compliance and partner-led growth at GISEC Global 2026, highlighting the need to protect sensitive data wherever employees and AI applications use it.
Seclore puts intelligent data protection at the heart of enterprise AI
0 176Speaking at GISEC Global 2026, Dr. Vishal Gauri, CEO, Seclore, discusses unified data discovery, classification and persistent protection, and why AI adoption demands smarter security controls.