UAE Child Digital Safety Law Takes Effect, Setting a One-Year Compliance Runway

Editorial February 26, 2026

The UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2025 on Child Digital Safety has entered into force as of 1 January 2026, introducing a new compliance framework that will affect organisations providing digital services used by children, as well as institutions that deploy such platforms. The law

Saudi NCA Opens Consultation on Licensing Framework for Cybersecurity Providers

Editorial February 26, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has launched a public consultation on a proposed “Regulatory Framework for Licensing Cybersecurity Services, Products, and Solutions”, a move that could reshape how cybersecurity offerings are delivered, marketed and assessed in the Kingdom. The consultation signals stronger governance over the cybersecurity supply

UAE Says It Thwarted AI-Backed Cyberattacks Targeting “Key National Sectors”

Editorial February 26, 2026

The UAE Cybersecurity Council says the country has foiled a wave of organised cyberattacks aimed at its digital infrastructure and “key national sectors”, signalling what officials described as a qualitative shift in hostile tactics According to a report carried by the UAE’s state news agency, the attempted intrusions combined network infiltration, ransomware deployment

UAE to Host 2028 AI Summit, Co-Chair 2027 Edition with Switzerland

Editorial February 23, 2026

The United Arab Emirates will host the Artificial Intelligence Summit in 2028, a move that underscores the country’s ambition to remain a global hub for advanced technology while helping shape responsible international AI governance, according to Emirates News Agency Ahead of that, the UAE will co-chair the 2027 edition alongside the Swiss Confederation in Geneva, […]

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 90,000 to 200,000 breach attempts daily, which are “proactively thwarted” without

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