ISSUE # 394
CNME July 2025
CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with James Fisher, Chief Strategy Officer at Qlik, to find out how the company …
ServiceNow
Dave Wright, Chief Innovation Officer at ServiceNow, explains how their Agentic AI offering is going to power and transform the enterprise space.
Serenity
Venket Naga, CEO of Serenity, outlines how fractional ownership is completely democratizing the real estate sector across the UAE.
Rezolve AI
Daniel Wagner, Chairman and CEO of Rezolve AI, details how they are leveraging the power of conversational AI to completely transform CX in digital commerce.
What’s Inside

Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 24229SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Space42, Microsoft, and Esri sign MoU to enhance mapping capabilities across Africa
0 11Abu Dhabi — Space42, the UAE-based global AI-powered SpaceTech company, part of technology group G42, announced the signing of a …
Kyndry’s Agentic AI Framework to empower ME enterprises with scalable AI solutions
0 16Kyndryl taps into its decades of infrastructure-level expertise to deploy an enterprise-grade Framework with intelligent AI agents that learn, adapt, …
Dubai-based self.space studios empower women through AI-driven privacy, culture
0 19Founders Mitia Muravev and Peter Bondarenko share insights into how their groundbreaking studio is redefining self-portraiture in the GCC by …
“Far too many businesses in the cybersecurity industry are using AI to cut costs.” – Danny Jenkins, CEO of ThreatLocker
0 28CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Danny Jenkins, CEO and co-founder of cybersecurity company ThreatLocker, to examine the evolution …
Global study by Cisco shows that hyper-personalisation is mission-critical for CX
0 30Cisco has unveiled the findings of its global study on CX, which showed that AI, hyper-personalisation and proactive engagements are …
Saudi, UAE in top 20 nations for AI talent density: Global AI Competitiveness Index
0 32Beijing — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have ranked among the world’s top 20 nations for AI talent density, …
e& opens doors to Emirati future leaders with its 2025 AI Programme
0 35Nearly 100 roles are available for fresh graduates across tech, business, and innovation tracks. Global technology group e& has opened …
Microsoft SharePoint suffers hack by Chinese groups
0 38The US tech giant has released security updates in response and has advised all on-premises SharePoint server customers to install them.
Apple and Google seen as having UK duopoly
0 53UK regulator says Apple and Google have 'effective duopoly'.
Spain’s wiretap contract with Huawei raises concerns
0 58The EC has told operators across the European Union to place restrictions on high-risk suppliers such as Huawei and ZTE, including a stop on the installation of new equipment.
“As AI reshapes regional economies, liquid cooling will no longer be a niche innovation – it will be mission-critical.” – Jay Gadhavi, KROHNE
0 142As demand for bigger, better, faster, more artificial intelligence accelerates across the Middle East so does the need for more …
ServiceNow research shows that enterprises in the Middle East are struggling to get to grips with AI
0 122ServiceNow, the AI platform for business transformation, has released its latest Enterprise AI Maturity Index in partnership with Oxford Economics. …
Reolink Altas PT Ultra sets a new standard for Smart Home Security with 500 day battery life camera
0 141This recognition underscores Reolink’s relentless commitment to blending advanced engineering with standout aesthetics to redefine modern home security.
T-Mobile’s U.S satellite service makes a nationwide debut
0 91T-Mobile US satellite service in collaboration with Starlink goes live nationwide.
Trump Administration threatens a U.S. TikTok ban
0 100Former President Joe Biden and members of both political parties expressed concern it posed a national security risk.
Nvidia AI chips reportedly smuggled into China
0 110The US and China are battling for global dominance across AI and additional technologies, which impacts Nvidia’s financial performance.
Microsoft CEO addresses the recent wave of layoffs
0 104Microsoft culled 15,000 jobs this year, with the latest round of 9,000 occurring earlier this month.
“Security is not just an add-on, it is a core part of the infrastructure”
0 145Anjum Mushtaq, Distribution Manager, Cisco Gulf Region and Renton D’Souza, Vice President, Comstor MEA speak about the priorities and developments of Cisco Security within the wider portfolio in this exclusive interview.
Presight and Abu Dhabi Police to advance AI-driven policing, smart city innovation
0 111The partnership will accelerate the deployment of intelligent systems that enable proactive crime prevention, real-time threat detection, digital forensics, and …
Kanessa Muluneh champions fearless future in gaming and Web3
0 147The founder of Rise of Fearless discusses empowering women in tech, gaming for social good, and why Dubai is the …
Arthur D. Little appoints Goetz Kuras as ‘Partner’ in financial services practice
0 136Dubai — Arthur D. Little (ADL) announces the appointment of Dr. Goetz Kuras as a Partner in its Financial Services …
Future is “Agentic” and already unfolding
0 162Let me take you on a journey, not into some far-off sci-fi future, but into a tomorrow that’s just around …
Catch up on the highlights from our Channel Leadership Forum and Awards 2025
0 378The Channel Leadership Forum and Awards 2025 combined high-impact panel discussions, and a prestigious awards ceremony honouring top performers across sales, marketing, distribution, and reseller leadership roles.
e& unveils new Samsung Galaxy Foldables with exclusive data offers in UAE
0 219Abu Dhabi — e& has launched the new Samsung Galaxy Foldables series across the UAE, featuring the brand’s slimmest models yet: …
Belkin announces record-low prices on tech essentials for Amazon Prime Day 2025
0 127With Amazon Prime Day now live, Belkin is offering some amazing deals, including a selection of our most popular products, …
Valerion celebrates debut in Middle East, offers 20% for Amazon Prime Day discount
0 136Valerion, a leading specialist in home cinema projectors, has recently launched two of its flagship triple-laser 4K RGB models, the …
Bybit launches MENA Marketing Campaign
0 179Bybit Amplifies Web3 Crypto Lifestyle in Careem App, Launching MENA Marketing Campaign.
Nokia lowers 2025 profit outlook
0 175Based on preliminary numbers, Nokia added it expects to report net sales of €4.6 billion, a 2 per cent increase year-on-year. Operating profit is expected to show a decline to €300 million from €423 million.