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Mastercard Cyber Pulse Report 2026 highlights rising cyber threats and cybersecurity workforce shortages across the Middle East.

Middle East faces cybersecurity talent gap as attacks intensify

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The Middle East is facing a critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals as cyber threats continue to escalate across the region, according to Mastercard’s Cyber Pulse Report 2026. The report estimates that the Middle East, North Africa and Africa (MENA) region lacks more than 300,000 cybersecurity specialists, while 43 percent of organisations report operating with
Dubai skyline along Sheikh Zayed Road showing multi-lane traffic, modern skyscrapers, and urban transport infrastructure in the UAE.

Dubai RTA Expands AI Mobility Infrastructure in 2025

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Photo: Pexels / Tejas Kamble AI adoption reaches 96% as RTA expands smart mobility and digital transport services Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) significantly expanded its AI-enabled mobility infrastructure in 2025, with digital channels generating around $1.44 billion in revenue (up 20.6% year-on-year). TechX Media cited the authority reporting 96% digital

M42 and Arcera Partner to Advance Biopharma Localization and Next Generation Life Sciences in Abu Dhabi

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M42, a global health leader powered by technology, artificial intelligence, and genomics, and Arcera Life Sciences (“Arcera”), a global life sciences company focused on advancing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize a strategic, non-exclusive collaboration focused on advancing biopharma localization,

At Heidelberg iT, One Intuitive Platform Controls Security Management, Access, and Environmental Monitoring

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Our era of rapid digital transformation needs data centers that are not only efficient and secure but also adaptable to a changing landscape. To prepare its infrastructure for future challenges, Heidelberg iT Management GmbH & Co. KG implemented KentixONE, an integrated platform that unifies security, environmental monitoring, and energy management in a single system

Axis Communications Introduces Zone 1/Div 1-certified PTZ Camera for Safe Operations in Hazardous Environments

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Axis Communications has introduced an explosion-protected PTZ camera certified ATEX, IECEx, and NRTL (SGS) for use in Zone 1/Division 1 environments. Ideal for health and safety applications, this robust camera can detect potential issues before they become critical, helping create safer workspaces AXIS X1100 Explosion-Protected PTZ Camera delivers excellent 4K image

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  • Adria Security Summit 2026 exhibition in Zagreb with only 10 booths remaining.
  • Honeywell's post-restructuring automation portfolio highlighting Building Automation as its largest business segment
  • UAE government official using an AI-powered digital interface overlooking the Dubai skyline.
  • Illustration of a high-mount outdoor curtain detector protecting a commercial building perimeter with an invisible detection barrier.
  • Delinea and Cyera announce AI identity security integration for privileged access and data protection.
  • Hanwha Vision announces unified global LinkedIn page for AI video surveillance updates
  • Intersec Saudi Arabia announces advisory committees for its 2026 security and fire safety conferences.
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  • Students and young technology professionals collaborate during the NEXUS AIDC Global Internship Program focused on AI infrastructure and data center operations.

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