Global Battery Technology Market Set for Strong Growth Through 2030

Editorial September 10, 2025

The global battery technology market was valued at USD 213.36 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow from USD 252.13 billion in 2025 to USD 431.65 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 11.4%, according to the latest report by MarketsandMarkets. Growth is being driven by the rising demand for

Mecomed Unveils Digital Health Whitepaper at WHX Tech 2025 to Accelerate Value-Based Healthcare in MEA

Editorial September 10, 2025

Mecomed, the Medical Technology Association in the Middle East and Africa, has released its new whitepaper, The Role of Digital Health in Value-Based Healthcare in MEA, during WHX Tech 2025. The publication delivers an evidence-based roadmap for building outcome-driven, sustainable healthcare systems across the region. The whitepaper was introduced during a high-profile

3DX-Ray Announces a Follow-On Contract with Law Enforcement Agency in MENA

Editorial September 10, 2025

3DX-Ray announces a contract for the sale of further ThreatScan®-AS1 systems to a Middle Eastern Law Enforcement Agency. This sale is a follow-on order to multiple similar systems already in service with the agency’s EOD and search teams. The 3DX-RAY ThreatScan®-AS1(ISC) is a robust amorphous silicon portable X-ray inspection system. It comprises as standard a […]

UAE Launches Nationwide Anti-Fraud Campaign Targeting Digital Threats

Editorial September 10, 2025

The UAE Ministry of Interior, Dubai Police, and Visa have jointly launched a nationwide campaign titled “Don’t Talk to Strangers Has No Age Limit”, aimed at combating rising digital fraud and e-crime across the Emirates. The initiative comes amid growing concerns over sophisticated scams targeting consumers via mobile phones and social media platforms. The campaign […]

SentinelOne to Acquire Observo AI Revolutionizing SIEM and Security Operations

Editorial September 10, 2025

The deal will serve as an immediate complement and catalyst to SentinelOne’s AI SIEM and data offerings Best-in-class, AI-native data pipeline platform will build on SentinelOne’s AI advantage by turbo-charging ingestion, enriching telemetry, and automatically adapting to evolving threats Dubai, United Arab Emirates: SentinelOne, the leader in AI-native security, announced

CyberKnight Becomes First and Only Full Portfolio VAD to Offer Akamai’s World-class Cloud Computing, Security and CDN in MEA

Editorial September 10, 2025

CyberKnight is proud to announce the signing of a strategic distribution agreement with Akamai Technologies, the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects businesses online. This partnership will support enterprises across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in meeting growing digital expectations. As digital transformation surges across MEA,

Oman Unveils Strategic Tech Vision at COMEX 2025, Anchored in AI and Cybersecurity

Editorial September 9, 2025

Oman has launched a bold new chapter in its digital transformation journey with the opening of COMEX 2025, the Sultanate’s flagship technology exhibition. Inaugurated by His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, the four-day event showcased Oman’s ambition to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity,

Integrated Solutions Safeguarding Future of Saudi Arabia’s Hospitality Sector

Editorial September 9, 2025

As Saudi Arabia welcomes unprecedented numbers of visitors under Vision 2030, security within the hospitality sector will be one of the central themes at this year’s Intersec Saudi Arabia as part of the Future Security Summit, when the event returns to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), from 29 September to 1 October. […]

Cyber Security Council: 70% of Smart Home Devices Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

Editorial September 9, 2025

Smart technologies in homes, such as voice assistants, surveillance devices, smart lighting and air conditioning systems, have become an attractive target for hackers The UAE is intensifying efforts to secure its digital space as cyber risks grow, with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) warning that 70 percent of smart home devices are vulnerable to […]

Red Sea Cable Cuts Expose Fragility of Global Internet Infrastructure

Editorial September 9, 2025

Two major submarine cables—SEA-ME-WE 4 (SMW4) and IMEWE—were recently damaged near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, triggering internet slowdowns across the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of Africa. These cables are critical arteries in the global digital ecosystem, supporting everything from cloud computing and financial transactions to aviation systems and encrypted