ISSUE # 104
Security Advisor ME March 2026
MIDDLE EAST ORGANISATIONS ARE EMBEDDING CYBER RECOVERY, IDENTITY SEPARATION, AND RESILIENCE INTO CORE INFRASTRUCTURE
Commvault
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Splunk
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Rapid7
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What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 28698SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Adobe agents unlock breakthrough creative intelligence with NVIDIA add WPP
0 3Creative AI agents, secured by the NVIDIA OpenShell runtime, generate on-brand content, transforming how brands create, personalise, and activate content. …
Bridging skill gap: How universities are building tech workforce industry needs
0 5We often speak about the “skill gap” as though it were a distant, abstract challenge. In reality, it shows up …
OPSWAT, Emerson to boost cybersecurity for critical infrastructure operators
0 17Strategic collaboration expands operational technology (OT)‑safe patch management capabilities to Emerson’s Ovation Automation Platform customers worldwide. Dubai —OPSWAT, a global leader …
Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman; John Ternus named Apple CEO
0 32CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA — Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, …
Apple accelerates environmental progress with recycled material in its products
0 38New milestones include removing plastic from packaging, using 100 percent recycled cobalt in Apple-designed batteries, and replenishing more than half …
Smart cooling emerges key to energy-efficient and cost-effective homes
0 34The relentless impending summer sun that beats down on the Arabian Gulf isn’t just a daily reality; it’s a profound influence on every aspect …
WSO2 platform to make enterprise APIs agent-ready without vendor lock-in
0 39API Platform capabilities will help enterprises control API and AI services and prepare them for agentic consumption. Dubai — WSO2, …
Execution-led framework shape competitive UAE ventures, says NQubator co-founder
0 52Dubai-based NQubator is building a model designed to turn early-stage potential into measurable business outcomes. Sultan Lootah, Co-Founder and Chairman …
Zebra brings global connected factory insights to Hannover Messe 2026
0 53Zebra’s global manufacturing strategy directors from EMEA, North America and APAC will discuss the data foundations, supply chains, and partners needed to create connected factories.
StarLink Roadshow 2026 commences across 7 cities in Middle East
0 67Artificial intelligence is no longer just an enabler but both a weapon and a defence.
“The market is optimizing how marketing starts the journey, the real opportunity is in owning how it finishes.” Narimane Kurdi
0 75Narimane Kurdi is a marketing leader with experience across enterprise SaaS and global luxury brands, combining deep B2B and B2C …
“Resilience is no longer about returning to normal, it’s about ensuring that normal keeps moving.” – Mostafa Zafer, IBM
0 58Mostafa Zafer, Vice President of Automation, IBM Middle East and Africa, has written a thought leadership article that examines how …
BCG-Meta study indicates UAE businesses are going to make WhatsApp their top investment channel for digital engagement
0 147A new BCG-Meta study reveals that the UAE is entering a pivotal new era of customer engagement, with AI-enabled rich …
Anthropic AI plans UK expansion
0 147The move puts Anthropic alongside other major AI companies already based in the area.
AI reshapes game development and player experience, says Globant official
0 169From 3D rendering to open worlds, gaming has always evolved through innovation that reshapes how we play, what we expect, …
Vodafone debuts commercial 5G slicing
0 141Vodafone Business further beefed up its enterprise 5G proposition by introducing Network Boost.
UAE’s small businesses are sitting on an AI advantage they haven’t used yet, says Fortis
0 170The UAE is a global leader in AI adoption, with 64% of working-age individuals using AI tools. Government bodies report 97% …
ORA Developers expands UAE presence through new land acquisition from Modon Holding
0 151New land acquisition expands ORA’s footprint in Ghantoot to 9.6 million sqm, with total project investment expected to reach AED 30 billion.
Google releases its AI assistant Gemini on Macs
0 155The assistant can analyse what users are looking at on their Mac screens, including files and other applications which are open.
Orange Business and Nokia collaborate on AI-RAN
0 158AT MWC26 Barcelona, Nokia talked up its AI-RAN partnership with Nvidia, showcasing operator integrations and successful function tests of GPU-accelerated AI-RAN.
EU reveals its digital age verification app
0 166EU member states France, Spain, Italy, Denmark and Greece previously took part in trials of the age verification app in July 2025.
GCC consumers lead global shift toward value-driven loyalty, says Dragonpass
0 166Dubai — Dragonpass, a global leader in travel and lifestyle loyalty solutions, has unveiled new findings from its Loyalty Index, …
Lenovo reinforces its long-term commitment to the KSA by opening regional HQ in Riyadh
0 207Lenovo has announced the official opening of its Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) Regional Headquarters in Riyadh (RHQ), marking …
Renewable energy investment accelerates in Middle East, says Ansarada research
0 172New research finds EMEA Renewable energy infrastructure investment surges, procurement pressures intensify globally Investment in renewable energy projects in the …
BARQ and Comstor execs look to apply Cisco Security in the KSA
0 255BARQ has succeeded in delivering multiple projects for Cisco Identity protection solutions that helped our customers to improve their Cybersecurity resilience.
Cisco report shows businesses across the Gulf view wireless as the strategic foundation for growth in AI era
0 250Cisco today released its inaugural State of Wireless Report, revealing that wireless has evolved into a strategic growth engine in …
Powering Oman’s digital future with Cisco datacenter innovation
0 223The emphasis today is on simplification, intelligent management, and long-term sustainability.
Meta Platforms to become a frontrunner in advertising revenue
0 245For the vast majority of advertisers the question is no longer about if they should spend with Meta, but how much.