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

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 […]

Cyberattacks Set to Rise in UAE During Ramadan as Online Shopping Peaks

Editorial February 20, 2026

Businesses in the United Arab Emirates are being urged to tighten cyber defences ahead of Ramadan, as a seasonal spike in online shopping is expected to attract more attacks ranging from DDoS disruption to scams targeting consumers According to Khaleej Times, new analysis from Qrator Labs indicates that attackers increasingly time campaigns around high-traffic periods.

HUMAIN Invests $3bn in xAI in Series E Round Ahead of SpaceX Merger

Editorial February 19, 2026

HUMAIN has announced a $3 billion strategic investment in xAI as part of the AI company’s Series E financing round, describing the deal as one of its most significant capital deployments to date The investment was made shortly before xAI’s acquisition by SpaceX in early February, a move HUMAIN said creates a platform for accelerated […]

DEWA’s One-Way Data System Enhances Information Security

Editorial February 19, 2026

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that its internally developed One-Way Data System has saved over D 13 million financially, while improving information security and boosting the reliability of operational networks. Patented in Luxembourg, this system is now operational within DEWA’s Generation Division. The system enables secure, efficient one-way

Axis Communications Launches Axis Perspectives Report on Intelligent Video’s Evolving Role

Editorial February 19, 2026

Axis Communications, the industry leader in network video, today announced the release of its first annual Axis Perspectives report, a research-based publication examining the evolution of intelligent video and its expanding role Backed by proprietary global research, expert insights, and real-world use cases, the report quantifies how intelligent video is enhancing

IQSIGHT Launch as Evolution of Bosch Video Systems for Synergy of Engineering and Visual Intelligence

Editorial February 19, 2026

IQSIGHT has introduced a new brand identity positioned around “intelligence-first” video security, describing the move as the evolution of Bosch Video Systems and a signal of expanded AI-enabled capabilities across its portfolio In the announcement, the company says it is aiming to move beyond traditional video surveillance by turning video data into “practical, actionable

Intersec 2026 Sets New Global Benchmark for Security, Safety and Fire Protection in Dubai

Editorial February 19, 2026

Intersec 2026, the world-leading exhibition for security, safety and fire protection, has recorded its largest, most internationally diverse and strategically significant edition to date The three-day event, which celebrated its 27th edition, was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and

Dubai Police unveils “Digital Twin” capability to reconstruct crime scenes

Editorial February 19, 2026

Dubai Police has introduced a pioneering Digital Twin system that allows crime scenes to be rebuilt virtually with remarkable scientific accuracy, marking a major leap in smart criminal investigatios The innovative platform recreates crime scenes digitally using virtual reality and highly detailed three-dimensional models. Investigators can walk through the scene