UAE Says It Thwarted AI-Backed Cyberattacks Targeting “Key National Sectors”

Editorial February 26, 2026

The UAE Cybersecurity Council says the country has foiled a wave of organised cyberattacks aimed at its digital infrastructure and “key national sectors”, signalling what officials described as a qualitative shift in hostile tactics According to a report carried by the UAE’s state news agency,

Multimodal Biometric Security in the Age of Deepfakes

Editorial February 26, 2026

As deepfake technology advances and identity fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated, traditional single-factor authentication methods are no longer sufficient. This article explores how multimodal biometric security, specifically the fusion of facial and iris recognition supported by Presentation Attack Detection (PAD), provides a robust defense against AI-driven

Adria Security Summit 2026 Nearly Sold Out as Global Manufacturers Move Into Southeast Europe

Editorial February 25, 2026

More than 80 percent of exhibition space at the Adria Security Summit 2026 is already reserved, with the event still months away. The summit takes place October 7–8 at Zagreb Fair (Zagrebački velesajam) The pace of bookings reflects something broader than event enthusiasm: Southeast Europe has moved up the priority list for global security manufacturers. […]

360 Vision Technology and ProWild Launch AISecure360: A Life-Saving Innovation for Road Safety

Editorial February 25, 2026

The latest in road safety technology is harnessing the power and performance of 360 Vision Technology’s Predator cameras, in a groundbreaking installation designed to protect road users and wildlife on the busy rural roads of the Netherlands The UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, provides the camera technology of this […]

Group-IB Warns Supply Chain Attacks Have Become the Leading Global Cyber Threat

Editorial February 25, 2026

Group-IB has released its High-Tech Crime Trends Report 2026, warning that supply chain attacks are now emerging as the most significant force reshaping the global cyber threat landscape, with growing implications for organizations across the Middle East and Africa According to the report, cybercriminals are increasingly moving away from isolated intrusions and instead

UAE to Host 2028 AI Summit, Co-Chair 2027 Edition with Switzerland

Editorial February 23, 2026

The United Arab Emirates will host the Artificial Intelligence Summit in 2028, a move that underscores the country’s ambition to remain a global hub for advanced technology while helping shape responsible international AI governance, according to Emirates News Agency Ahead of that, the UAE will co-chair the 2027 edition alongside the Swiss Confederation in Geneva, […]

TRASSIR: AutoPass in Practice – Designing Efficient Vehicle Access Systems

Editorial February 23, 2026

AutoPass is not just an ANPR camera — it is a different approach to building vehicle access systems. By moving license plate recognition directly to the camera, AutoPass enables operators and integrators to reduce system complexity while maintaining predictable, transparent access control. Controlled vehicle entry points AutoPass is designed for entry points where vehicle

71.4% of Cyber Threat Groups Targeting UAE are State-Sponsored, says Cybersecurity Council

Editorial February 20, 2026

The UAE Government Cybersecurity Council said state-backed actors account for the bulk of advanced cyber threats targeting the UAE, with 71.4% of tracked threat groups classified as state-sponsored/APT Speaking to Emirates News Agency (WAM), Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti said the UAE faces 90,000 to 200,000 breach attempts daily, which are “proactively thwarted” without

Exabeam Strengthens Leadership Across India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa with New Regional Appointments

Editorial February 20, 2026

Sultan Alanazi as Country Director for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Exabeam has expanded its regional leadership team with a set of strategic appointments covering India, the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (IMETA), as it looks to deepen local execution and respond to evolving cybersecurity requirements across diverse markets As part of the move, […]

UAE-backed 8-exaflop AI Supercomputer to Be Deployed in India Under Sovereign Governance Framework

Editorial February 20, 2026

G42 said it will deliver a national-scale AI supercomputer in India with 8 exaflops of compute capacity, in a project designed to strengthen India’s sovereign AI infrastructure and expand local capabilities for advanced AI development According to the official announcement, the system will be delivered by G42 and Cerebras Systems, in partnership with Mohamed bin […]