Farnek Appoints New Head of Security in Abu Dhabi

Editorial November 27, 2025

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek has appointed Taha Omar as head of security in Abu Dhabi for its expanding security division. With more than two decades of experience in the Abu Dhabi security sector, bilingual Egyptian national Omar will be

Nemetschek Group Accelerates Digital Transformation of the Middle East’s Built Environment at Big 5 Global 2025

Editorial November 26, 2025

The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O and media industries, is taking center stage at Big 5 Global 2025 to demonstrate how digital tools and connected workflows are shaping the future of the built environment across the region. Participating as a Bronze Sponsor in the region’s flagship event for […]

Kaspersky and VDC Research reveal over $18B in Potential Losses from Ransomware Attacks

Editorial November 26, 2025

Image: Share of users whose computers were attacked by crypto-ransomware, by region Data from Kaspersky Security Network Kaspersky in collaboration with VDC Research announced that in the first three quarters of 2025 ransomware attacks on manufacturing organizations could have generated over $18 billion in losses. This figure reflects just the direct cost of an idle […]

Aramco Deploys Saudi Arabia’s First Quantum Computer in Dhahran

Editorial November 26, 2025

Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, in partnership with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, have achieved a major breakthrough for the Middle East’s technology landscape with the successful deployment of Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer — and the region’s first quantum computer dedicated to industrial

Genetec Reveals Why Data Sovereignty Matters for Physical Security

Editorial November 26, 2025

Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, highlights why data sovereignty has become a central concern for physical security leaders as more surveillance, access control, and IoT systems move into the cloud. Surveillance video, access control logs, and IoT sensor readings are among an organization’s most sensitive assets. As they are

OPSWAT to Spotlight Mobile Cybersecurity Mini Lab and Media Scanning Kiosk at Black Hat MEA 2025

Editorial November 26, 2025

OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, will participate in Black Hat Middle East & Africa 2025 with demonstrations of its latest security innovations, including the OP/X Mobile Lab and MetaDefender Kiosk™. Marking its third consecutive appearance at the region’s largest information security exhibition, OPSWAT will showcase how

UAE’s US$1.29 billion Cybersecurity Market Sets stage for strategic AI Dialogue at Intersec’s InCyber Briefing

Editorial November 26, 2025

As the UAE’s cybersecurity market rapidly expands from US$620 million in 2024 to a projected US$1.29 billion by 2030, driven by AI security analytics, Zero Trust architecture, and robust government initiatives, Intersec 2026’s InCyber Briefing will outline critical insights into the evolving digital threat landscape and the governance of emerging technologies such as

Inception and Mirror Security Announce Strategic Agreement to Co-Develop Next-Generation AI Security Solutions

Editorial November 24, 2025

Inception, a G42 company and the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered domain-specific products and enterprise solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Ireland-based Mirror Security, a global leader at the forefront of GenAI security. Under the terms of the agreement, Inception and Mirror Security will co-develop advanced AI security products tailored to

NCA launches Third Cohort of the “Cybersecurity Accelerator”

Editorial November 24, 2025

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has launched the third edition of the ”Cybersecurity Accelerator” Program, aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity entrepreneurship ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, promoting investment in the sector, supporting the growth of local cybersecurity startups, and encouraging innovation to develop creative solutions to cybersecurity

ITC Launches Pilot Autonomous Delivery Services in Collaboration with “K2” and “noon”

Editorial November 24, 2025

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced the launch of a pilot project for autonomous e-commerce delivery vehicles in Abu Dhabi, under the supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC). The initiative is run in partnership with “noon”, the leading e-commerce platform, and “AutoGo”,