ISSUE # 10
60mins Day 5 – PM (2021)
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 22576SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Dataiku announce the launch of AI Agents to control The Universal AI Platform
0 29Dataiku, The Universal AI Platform™, has announced the launch of AI Agents with Dataiku. This new set of capabilities is designed …
“Our AI-powered banking platform will empower banks to unlock growth faster than ever.” Jouk Pleiter, Backbase
0 24Backbase has announced a major industry shift: the launch of the world’s first AI-powered Banking Platform, following the launch of …
“IBM and Ferrari are bound by a shared commitment to progress, innovation and excellence.” – Jonathan Adashek, IBM
0 20IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP have partnered on a new Gen AI mobile application that will completely redefine and reimagine …
Why Passwords still matter as a first line of cybersecurity in Middle East
0 22May 1, marks the 12th anniversary of World Password Day. A lot has changed in the world of cybersecurity …
Reigniting the European Digital Economy
0 112Innovation, investment and government leaders set to meet at GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything, 21-23 May, Messe Berlin, the continent’s largest inaugural tech, startup and digital investment event.
Microsoft Report reveals the rise of the Frontier Firm
0 114The report underscores how intelligence on demand, hybrid human-agent teams, and evolving workplace structures are reshaping business operations and talent strategies.
Veeam announces new integration for Anthropic’s MCP
0 152The MCP is an open standard designed to connect AI agents to organisational systems and data repositories.
“Their expertise and dedication have empowered our team to stay informed and agile”
0 199Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor -KSA, and Mohamed Hilmy - MEA Sales Director, IST Networks - KSA, discuss their key priorities for the upcoming year in addition to their usage of strategic collaboration solutions.
Cisco 360 provides a new way to measure partner value
0 207Rashad Baradi, DAM, Cisco- KSA and Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor - KSA, elaborate on the ways that the Cisco 360 program is the next step in the evolution of the Cisco Partner Program.
Qlik expands cloud footprint with new AWS region in Middle East
0 210New cloud region supports AI-driven business transformation while ensuring data sovereignty and compliance across the UAE and broader Middle East …
FORCESPOT set to showcase security solutions at GISEC Global 2025
0 165FORCESPOT serves as a strategic enabler for enterprises navigating the evolving threat landscape, especially as AI adoption continues to rise across all industries.
Mitsumi Distribution celebrates growth at GITEX Africa 2025
0 168Mitsumi Distribution at GITEX Africa 2025: Celebrating Strategic Growth and Global Collaborations.
70% of organisations are still under cyber-attack despite improved defences
0 179As cyber threats continue to evolve, new Veeam research highlights alarming recovery rates and emphasises the urgent need for robust data resilience strategies.
SANS supports Qatar with targeted cybersecurity training
0 159In line with Qatar’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, SANS continues to support Qatar's transformation into a digitally secure economy through targeted cybersecurity training.
Nozomi Networks spotlights future of cybersecurity for critical infrastructure
0 284Dubai — Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT and IoT security, will be present at GISEC Global 2025 (6-8 May) at …
PeopleStrong powers UAE’s talent shift, accelerates ME growth: Mrigank Tripathi
0 259Mrigank Tripathi highlights the UAE’s evolution into a consistent talent economy and outlines PeopleStrong’s ambitious growth plans in the Middle …
IHC, ADQ and FAB pioneer UAE Dirham-backed Stablecoin for digital economy
0 277Abu Dhabi — IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have announced plans to launch a new stablecoin backed by …
Bybit powers TOKEN2049 Dubai showcasing real-world crypto utility
0 275Crypto Leader Bybit Powers TOKEN2049 Dubai - Attends as Gold Sponsor, Showcasing Real-World Crypto Utility.
Jacky’s Business Solutions unveils Agentic AI offering to accelerate GCC’s autonomous business future
0 341With strong regional demand for self-directed technology, Jacky’s brings next-gen AI agents to help enterprises in the UAE and wider …
NTT DATA appoints Hani Nofal as Regional Head for Technology Solutions
0 171NTT DATA appoints Hani Nofal as Regional Head for Technology Solutions, Middle East and Africa.
AI dominates discussions at GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore
0 258The region’s largest inaugural tech, startup & digital investments event thrusts the APAC AI revolution into the spotlight with US$1.6 trillion economic impact within reach as per IDC.
Logitech opens new distribution centre in Dubai
0 167The facility set up within Maersk’s warehouse at Jafza cuts delivery times for new innovations and services to customers across Africa, the Middle East, Türkiye and the Central Asia region.
Commvault appoints Havier Haddad as Channel & Distribution Lead for Emerging Markets
0 193Commvault Strengthens EMEA Channel Leadership with Appointment of Havier Haddad as Channel & Distribution Lead for Emerging Markets.
Skills gap, data hurdles, and ethics key to unlocking AI in GCC retail, says Al-Futtaim
0 198Discussions at Al-Futtaim’s exclusive roundtable reveal that lack of skilled talent, data challenges, and privacy concerns are impacting AI adoption …
MENA Fintech Association, International Smart Card to shape future of digital finance
0 188The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) has welcomed International Smart Card (ISC), Iraq’s foremost provider of digital payments, fintech solutions, and …
DLD boosts transparency with AI-enabled real estate advertising governance
0 220Since its inception, the platform has monitored over 279,000 real estate advertisements across Property Finder, Dubizzle, and Bayut. 29% of …
GDRFA–Dubai concludes ICEQ 2025 Conference; launches “Pioneering Scientific Research Award”
0 200Dubai — The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai concluded the 8th edition of the International Conference …
Dubai AI Week Hackathon showcases power of Agentic AI
0 245Dubai – As Dubai AI Week 2025 drew to a close, the final day spotlighted the next wave of innovation …
AI without borders: Startups leading the next global leap
0 248Dubai — Virtually every country produces AI startups. But many of them are gravitating towards one location where they are …