ISSUE # 95
Security Advisor ME May 2025
HOW SANS INSTITUTE AND NED BALTAGI ARE TRANSFORMING REGIONAL TALENT INTO FRONTLINE DEFENDERS OF THE DIGITAL AGE.
Fujairah
Fujairah ignites tech future with Young Techpreneurs initiative
OPSWAT
OPSWAT announces GISEC 2025 participation with a focus on critical infrastructure
Fortinet
Fortinet strengthens AI-powered cybersecurity vision at GISEC Global 2025
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 23833SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Hefring Marine launches new app for comprehensive fleet management
0 12Hefring Marine has announced the launch of its new mobile application designed specifically for marine professionals seeking enhanced fleet management capabilities. …
“Our partnership with IDCA underscores our commitment to building intelligent, efficient, and globally competitive data centers” – Hassan Alnaqbi, Khazna
0 15Khazna Data Centers has signed a strategic alliance with the International Data Center Authority (IDCA), the world’s leading digital economy …
Amr Kamel appointed as new General Manager of Microsoft UAE
0 20Microsoft has officially announced the appointment of Amr Kamel as General Manager, UAE. A respected and seasoned executive with nearly …
Sojern and PubMatic join forces to power next-gen travel advertising solutions
0 24Sojern, the leading marketing platform built for hospitality, is joining forces with PubMatic (Nasdaq: PUBM), an independent technology company shaping …
MoIAT, e& ink MoU to empower ICV-certified small and medium-sized enterprises
0 28Strategic collaboration to deliver exclusive digital offers to over 7,000 companies under the National In-Country Value (ICV) Program Abu Dhabi …
Lenovo’s ‘Work Reborn’ report highlights the importance of hyper-personalisation in the workplace
0 25Lenovo’s 2025 “Work Reborn” report has offered a compelling blueprint for organisations seeking to harness Gen AI through comprehensive digital …
TAMM wins best E-Government project at United Nations-backed WSIS Prizes 2025
0 76Abu Dhabi — TAMM has been named the world’s best E-Government project at the WSIS Prizes 2025, which is an …
SentinelOne recognised as Gartner Peer Insights ‘Strong Performer’ for CSPM tools
0 101SentinelOne, a global leader in AI-powered security, announced that it has been named a ‘Strong Performer’ in the 2025 Gartner …
Microsoft promotes Naim Yazbeck to President, Middle East and Africa
0 97Naim Yazbeck, who served as General Manager, UAE since 2022, is now taking on the leadership role for MEA region. …
Progressive regulation and zero tax policy drive UAE’s $34 billion crypto boom
0 168Dubai — The Middle East has officially transitioned from crypto-curious to crypto-committed, with the UAE leading a generational financial shift; …
Emirati entrepreneurs learn, sell, and grow in a digital world, says new GoDaddy data
0 155Dubai – Over half of small businesses in the UAE now primarily operate online, using websites, marketplaces, or social media …
Omnix launches AI-first managed services to transform next-gen IT support
0 165Dubai – Omnix International, a leader in digital transformation and innovative technology solutions, today announced the launch of its AI-first …
Aster Clinics introduce Smyl AI – UAE’s first AI dental tool
0 120Dubai — Aster Clinics, a leading integrated healthcare provider under Aster DM Healthcare in the GCC, has officially launched Smyl …
Catwatchful data breach exposes thousands in latest stalkerware scandal
0 154Security flaw highlights the ongoing risks of consumer-grade spying apps—and the need for greater public awareness. A covert Android application …
emt, DESC to deliver Cyberspace Leaders Program 2025
0 174Dubai — emt, a leading cybersecurity solutions, training and service provider, has partnered with the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC), …
OpenAI to rent gigawatts of capacity from Oracle
0 260OpenAI has agreed to rent computing power from Oracle for use in US data centres as part of the ChatGPT developers’ Stargate joint venture project.
EV maker Telsa sees collapse in sales
0 263Tesla faces increasing competition from rivals, including China's BYD. Musk's controversial role as a government efficiency czar in the Trump administration has also been blamed for the plummeting numbers.
HPE buys Juniper Networks for $14 billion
0 255The combination positions HPE to capture more of the growing AI and hybrid cloud market by creating a cloud-native and AI-driven IT portfolio including a full, modern networking stack. The company will reach large adjacent markets including data centres, firewalls and routers.
Tech companies explore the role of robots in farming
0 276The technology companies are working with the National Robotarium, a global AI and robotics research institute housed at Heriot-Watt University, to develop systems using 5G to connect autonomous machines so they can perform precision agriculture tasks.
Google launches Veo 3 on Gemini in MENA
0 275Google AI Pro subscribers can now create videos using the latest model on Gemini. Dubai — Google announced today the …
MBZUAI’s MAILIS, AD Gaming to spotlight AI’s role in future of game development
0 303Abu Dhabi — Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) hosted the second session of its flagship community engagement …
NASDAQ listed DeFi Technologies expands into MENA with UAE office
0 252Dubai — DeFi Technologies Inc., a financial technology company bridging traditional capital markets and decentralised finance (DeFi), has announced its …
TP-Link MEA powers into 2025 with Wi-Fi 7, AI, and Scalable Security
0 264Dubai — TP-Link is setting bold benchmarks for innovation in 2025, reshaping the future of connectivity and security. The company’s …
Pure Storage delivers performance at any scale with new products
0 328New Pure Storage FlashArray and FlashBlade offerings support the most massive demands for increasingly intensive workloads.
Bybit helped contain crypto crisis after a hefty hack
0 295New Report Finds Bybit’s Rapid Response to Historic Hack Helped Prevent Systemic Collapse in Crypto Markets.
Zscaler invests in data centers for the KSA
0 262Zscaler investment strengthens cloud security, ensures data sovereignty, and enhances user experience for organisations across the region.
Salesforce introduces Agentforce for Net Zero Cloud to assist sustainability teams
0 270Salesforce Launches Agentforce for Net Zero Cloud with Unified Data to Help Teams Meet Sustainability Compliance, Cut Costs, and Drive Efficiency
Microsoft lays off thousands of employees
0 245It marks the tech giant’s largest layoffs since it cut 10,000 employees in 2023 and comes amid workforce cuts elsewhere in the tech industry.
Meta forms team to boost their AI efforts
0 247Zuckerberg explained in the memo MSL will host the company’s foundation models, products, and Fundamental AI Research teams, “as well as a new lab focused on developing the next generation of our models”.