UAE Cabinet Approves National Cybersecurity Strategy

Editorial February 4, 2025

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet’s meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime

Microsoft names Samer Abu-Ltaif President for Europe, Middle East and Africa

Editorial February 4, 2025

Microsoft has announced the appointment of Samer Abu-Ltaif as the President of Microsoft Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Abu-Ltaif succeeds Ralph Haupter, who will assume the role of President of the newly formed Microsoft Small, Medium Enterprises and Channel partner organization. In his new role, Abu-Ltaif will leverage his extensive experience driving digital

Bosch Celebrates New Headquarters Opening in Riyadh

Editorial February 3, 2025

Bosch opened its new headquarters in Riyadh, making a significant milestone in its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event was graced by esteemed leaders, including the President of Bosch Turkiye & Middle East, Daniel Korioth, Vice President and Board Member of Bosch Middle East, Per Johansson, and Regional Headquarters Managing Director, Haneen […]

Arab Parliament Calls for Partnership Across Governments, Academia and Private Sector in Building Safe AI Platforms

Editorial February 3, 2025

During a pivotal session of the Arab Parliament held yesterday in Cairo, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, the President of the Arab Parliament, delivered an inspiring keynote address. He emphasized the urgent need for member countries to localize artificial intelligence (AI) within the Arab region. Al Yamahi called for a concerted effort to draft a […]

At Arab League Meeting, SDAIA Reinforces Support for Responsible Innovation and Promotes Safe AI Use in KSA

Editorial February 3, 2025

Source: SPA The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) emphasized its continued support for responsible innovation and the promotion of safe and reliable artificial intelligence (AI) usage in the Kingdom, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. This came during SDAIA’s participation today in the Arab Dialogue Circle on “Artificial Intelligence in The

UAE SWAT Challenge 2025 Kicks Off with 46 Nations from 6 Different Continents

Editorial February 1, 2025

Dubai is once again taking center stage as the sixth edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2025, officially launched at the Al Ruwayyah Training City. His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, inaugurated the high-octane event, welcoming elite tactical teams from across the globe to one of the most exhilarating […]

RTA and Transport Security Conclude Training Exchange to Enhance Safety in Metro and Tram Systems

Editorial January 31, 2025

Source: RTA Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Dubai Police’s Transport Security Department (TSD), has concluded a training exchange programme aimed at transferring expertise and enhancing the skills of employees from both entities.This annual exchange programme, targeting Dubai Metro and Tram staff as well as TSD personnel, is designed to

Acronis Data Privacy Survey Reveals 64% of Global Consumers Cite Data Breaches as Top Privacy Concern

Editorial January 31, 2025

New report highlights critical gaps in consumer cybersecurity practices, emphasizing the need for better security tools Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, has unveiled the findings of its inaugural report, Data Privacy in 2025: A survey to explore consumer views on cyber protection. The report provides insights into global consumer attitudes and

Phishing Attacks Are Top Smartphone Security Concern

Editorial January 30, 2025

A new survey from Omdia reveals that phishing scams are the leading security threat for smartphone users, with 24% of respondents reporting they have fallen victim to these attacks. Phishing, which includes fraudulent texts, emails, or calls designed to trick individuals into revealing sensitive personal information, remains a significant concern as cybercriminals continue

ASSA ABLOY Acquires InVue in the US

Editorial January 30, 2025

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Invue, a US-based provider of precision-engineered connected asset protection and access control solutions. The company enables tailormade security solutions to a broad spectrum of industries and retailers. “This acquisition delivers on our strategy to grow our business through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,”