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UAE Cyber Security Council: 98% of Attacks Exploit Human Error

Editorial September 22, 2025

Source: WAM The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned that social engineering, which exploits human weaknesses instead of technical vulnerabilities, is used in nearly 98 percent of cyberattacks. The warning came in the sixth week of the Council’s Cyber Pulse initiative, a 52-week awareness

Tabbara Electronics: Driving Secure Transformation Across MENA

Editorial September 22, 2025

Tabbara Electronics has positioned itself at the center of this transformation. With decades of expertise in two-way radio, video surveillance, and connectivity, the company is trusted by many partners and end users to deliver systems that operate reliably even in the most demanding environments. By: Loubna Tabbara, Marketing and Sales Director, Tabbara

IDIS Americas & Gas Monkey Garage: Making Sure Party Never Stops

Editorial September 18, 2025

Media personality and entrepreneur Richard Rawlings expanding Gas Monkey Garage brand is firmly in the driving seat, thanks to AI video tech from IDIS Gas Monkey Garage, the automotive custom shop and entertainment brand founded by Richard Rawlings of Fast N’ Loud TV fame, has opened a vibrant new restaurant and bar in South Dakota, […]

Saudi Arabia’s Cybersecurity Market Reaches $4.05 Billion in 2024, Driven by Public & Private Sector Demand

Editorial September 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity market reached SAR 15.2 billion (about USD 4.05 billion) in 2024, recording a 14 percent year-on-year growth, according to the National Cybersecurity Authority’s latest “Key Economic Indicators in the Cybersecurity Sector 2025” report. The figures highlight the growing strategic importance of cybersecurity as the Kingdom accelerates its digital

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Intersec Saudi Arabia to Ignite Discussions on Fire Prevention at Airports

Editorial September 17, 2025

Fire safety in airports, one of the most complex and high-stakes environments, will be highlighted at the Fire Protection and Technology Summit at Intersec Saudi Arabia, taking place from 29 September to 1 October at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC). On the opening day of the event, representatives from King Fahd International […]

Honeywell Introduces All-In-One Battery Energy Storage Automation Platform

Editorial September 16, 2025

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today introduced Honeywell Ionic™ Modular All-in-One, a compact, end-to-end battery energy storage system (BESS) designed for the commercial and industrial segments. By combining flexible battery storage with Honeywell’s advanced control system, Honeywell Ionic™ helps to optimize energy costs, absorb fluctuations in energy demand to ensure grid

Kaspersky: No Device Left Behind – How to Access Business Information Securely

Editorial September 16, 2025

A recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior”, showed that professionals surveyed in the Middle East region, use multiple devices for work: along with a computer, 65% of respondents also use a mobile phone, and 44% use a tablet as well. At the same time 71% of respondents acknowledged having […]

Nemetschek Group Showcases Vision for Sustainable and Digital Infrastructure at Global Infrastructure Expo and Smart Cities Saudi Expo

Editorial September 16, 2025

Strengthening the GCC’s AEC/O sector with local expertise, innovative technologies, and a shared commitment to national transformation agendas. The Nemetschek Group, a global leader in software solutions for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AEC/O) industry, is spotlighting the future of the built environment at the Global Infrastructure Expo and

RTA Collaborates with BytePlus to Organise Generative AI Hackathon Using Open Data

Editorial September 16, 2025

Source WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently organised a hackathon titled “Generative AI Meets Open Data,” which attracted the participation of more than 70 students from various colleges and universities across the UAE. The event was organised by RTA’s Public Transport Agency in coordination with the Corporate Technology Support Services Sector and the