Bahrain and Qatar Take Diverging Paths on Data Sovereignty

Editorial August 13, 2025

As the Gulf region accelerates toward a digital future, Bahrain and Qatar are charting notably different courses in the realm of data governance, according to an industry analysis published today by Gulf Business. Legal experts, including Gareth Mills from Charles Russell Speechlys, observe

OPSWAT Report: Malware Complexity Surges 127% in Six Month

Editorial August 7, 2025

Evasion-first malware is slipping past signature-based defenses, demanding adaptive, behavior-led, multilayered security OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection, has released its first-ever Threat Landscape Report, revealing key insights from over 890,000 sandbox scans in the last 12 months. This report provides a unique perspective on the evolving

Kalaam Telecom Group Partners with SecurityHQ to Enhance Cybersecurity Landscape in Region

Editorial July 29, 2025

Kalaam Telecom Group, a leading regional Digital Solutions Provider is thrilled to announce its partnership with SecurityHQ, a global Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to empower the cybersecurity landscape in the region. This strategic partnership brings together SecurityHQ’s global expertise in managed security services and Kalaam Telecom’s strong

Qatar’s Cybersecurity Education Wins Global Praise as Curriculum Expands Nationwide

Editorial July 25, 2025

Initiative launched by Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is transforming digital education across the country and earning global recognition. The “Educational Cybersecurity Curricula” project has been deployed in 433 schools spanning public, private, community, and special-needs institutions. Dalal Al Aqeedi, Assistant Director of the Policy and Strategy

Marsh: Cyber Resilience Essential as UAE’s Data Center Ambitions Accelerate

Editorial July 25, 2025

As the UAE expands its role as a global hub for artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), is encouraging organizations to strengthen their cyber resilience strategies in line with the country’s ambitions. While the demand for AI-ready data infrastructure is

ThreatLocker Grows Gulf Footprint with Key UAE and Qatar Meetings

Editorial July 18, 2025

These engagements add to recent ThreatLocker participation in Middle East events in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Kuwait ThreatLocker, a global cybersecurity leader in endpoint protection, has strengthened its presence in the Middle East with a visit last month that included high-level meetings in Qatar and an exclusive event in Dubai, focusing on Zero Trust […]

Cyber Security Council, DoH Boost Cyber Resilience in Healthcare

Editorial July 18, 2025

Source: WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), in a strategic partnership with the UAE Cyber Security Council, has conducted a comprehensive cybersecurity drill aimed at strengthening cyber resilience across the healthcare sector. The drill simulated best practices and cybersecurity behaviours among professionals in this vital field. It also sought to reinforce

Tackling Persistent Threats in Public Safety Systems

Editorial June 30, 2025

A new report from the Public Safety Threat Alliance (PSTA) threat intelligence team, titled “Public Safety Threat Report: How threat actors maintain access in public safety systems,” sheds crucial light on an often-overlooked phase of cyber attacks. The report examines the techniques cybercriminals use to maintain persistent access in public safety systems, such as 911

Resilient Yet Challenged: How the UAE Navigates the Digital Battlefield

Editorial May 7, 2025

As threats grow more sophisticated, the United Arab Emirates stands at the forefront of global cyber defenses. By wielding cutting-edge AI technologies and strategic frameworks, the UAE confronts a volatile landscape of AI-powered attacks and ransomware, turning challenges into opportunities for technological resilience. By: Mirza Bahić The United Arab Emirates has

Google Closes $32b Deal for Cyber Start-up Wiz

Editorial March 21, 2025

Google LLC announced agreement to acquire Wiz, Inc. for $32 billion, subject to closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction. Once closed, Wiz will join Google Cloud. Wiz Inc. is a leading cloud security platform headquartered in New York and this acquisition represents an investment by Google Cloud to accelerate two large and growing trends in […]