ISSUE # 103
Security Advisor ME February 2026
SHIFTING DIGITAL BEHAVIOUR DURING PEAK ONLINE ACTIVITY IS RESHAPING THE CYBER THREAT LANDSCAPE ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST
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What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 28098SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
From threat to prevention: How is AI shaping the future of cybersecurity?
0 91AI will continue to spur innovation and redefine the digital world, and companies that don’t prioritise cybersecurity will not merely be at risk- they will be left behind.
Chinese authorities raise concerns over OpenClaw AI
0 109Despite China’s concerns, two of the country’s biggest technology companies Tencent and JD.com are pushing OpenClaw adoption.
Spanish government launches new hate speech tracker
0 103The HODIO tool will allow authorities to systematically analyse public content to track the presence, amplification and impact of hate speech across social media platforms.
Meta prepares for custom AI chips
0 108The social media giant expects capex this year of between $115 billion and $135 billion.
Nvidia invests in AI start-up
0 108A single gigawatt can power a mid-size city with nearly one million homes.
“To ensure business continuity, leadership must shift mindset from prevention to structural resilience.” – Ivan Milenkovic, Qualys
0 130Ivan Milenkovic, Vice President, Cyber Risk Technology, EMEA at Qualys, sat down with CNME Editor Mark Forker, to tackle some …
“Resilience now depends on identity-centric security, not location-based security.” – Mortada Ayad, Delinea
0 132CNME Editor Mark Forker, spoke to Mortada Ayad, VP of Sales – META at Delinea, to find out what measures …
Ensuring continuity remains critical amid data sovereignty challenges, says expert
0 150Recent events have shown that even the largest cloud data centers can fail. Recently, a major cloud region in the …
TeamViewer and Prianto/QBS recognised with EMEA Distributor Partner of the Year Award
0 155The award highlights the strength of a partnership built not only on innovative technology, but also on trust, shared goals, and a strong commitment to partner success.
SoftBank utilises AI to analyse network traffic
0 176SoftBank added that the traffic control accuracy of the AI agent reached 99.7%, confirming the effectiveness of highly precise and stable autonomous control.
AT&T marks anniversary with the promise of a multi-billion investment
0 187The plan also includes strengthening collaboration with public-sector partners to support national resilience and first responders.
Ericsson partners up to further Private 5G
0 198Devices requiring reliable connectivity include sensors, cameras, autonomous systems, vehicles and those carried by mobile workers generating operational data.
JetBrains strengthens MENA channel as UAE pushes digital-first software agenda
0 229Nadia Rynskaya, Head of Business Development, MENA at JetBrains, outlines how AI-powered developer tools, strategic partnerships with DMCC and Ignyte, …
Mindsprint’s GuardianEye stands out at TEISS 2026 Awards
0 184By combining agentic automation, contextual attack simulation, and human-in-the-loop validation, the platform delivers precision, reduces noise, and ensures audit-ready assurance.
When cyber risk becomes business risk
0 165Why real-world experience now defines cybersecurity leadership in financial services.
iPhone production sees a 50% increase in India
0 172Since the US raised tariffs on China in March 2025, Apple shifted iPhone production for the U.S. market away from the country.
JetBrains strengthens MENA channel push as UAE accelerates digital-first software agenda
0 328Nadia Rynskaya, Head of Business Development - MENA at JetBrains, outlines how AI-powered developer tools, strategic partnerships with DMCC and Ignyte, and a growing reseller ecosystem are positioning the company to support the UAE’s ambition to become a global software innovation hub.
SentinelOne appoints new Chief Financial Officer to lead next phase of profitable growth
0 186SentinelOne, the leader in AI-native cybersecurity, announced the appointment of Sonalee Parekh as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 24, 2026. …
Dataiku launches new platform designed to redefine how enterprises build, connect, and scale AI systems
0 185Dataiku has announced the launch of the Platform for AI Success, a strategic evolution of its enterprise AI platform designed …
“AI runs on real hardware, energy, and economics, and every country will build it.” – Jensen Huang, NVIDIA
0 195Jensen Huang, Founder & CEO, at NVIDIA, has penned a brilliant op-ed, which examines what he believes are the five …
Memory price surge impacts low-end smartphones
0 216DRAM prices are forecast to increase by more than 50 per cent sequentially in this quarter and NAND flash by more than 90 per cent.
Anthropic AI files lawsuit against U.S. administration
0 210Anthropic has sought to distance itself from rivals by positioning the company as an ethical developer of AI.
Samsung looks to close the smartphone gap through AI partnerships
0 226Samsung unveiled its S26 series recently, featuring expanded AI capabilities.
Study finds that insurers are looking to build trust in AI
0 172As insurers move toward AI maturity, expect to see them focus on the uses that generate the most value – which are those that drive growth.
IFS completes acquisition of Softeon in bid to power end-to-end supply chain intelligence
0 191IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Softeon, providing enterprises across …
GCF launches ‘Women in Cyber Awards’ with support of ITU and UN Women
0 193Riyadh — The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) announced the launch of the Women in Cyber Awards, with the support of …
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra delivers premium performance in ultra-light design
0 193With AI-powered features, a vibrant OLED display, and impressive all-day battery life, ASUS creates a productivity powerhouse for modern professionals. …
Customer engagement enters era of contextual journeys, says WebEngage
0 185Sequential funnels no longer reflect modern digital behaviour. Context-driven orchestration allows brands to manage multiple simultaneous interactions while preserving intent …
“Washington’s new posture on data sovereignty warrants attention across the Gulf.” – Dario Perfettibile, Kiteworks
0 237Dario Perfettibile, General Manager, EMEA GTM, and Customer Operations at Kiteworks, has penned an op-ed that takes a much closer …