Axis Communications 2026 Perspectives Report Highlights Role of Intelligent Video in Smart Infrastructure Across GCC

Editorial March 5, 2026

Axis Communications has released its first annual Axis Perspectives Report bringing together global research, expert input and real-world examples to explore how intelligent IP cameras are evolving beyond traditional surveillance into an increasingly embedded component of operational

du Confirms Network Continuity, Maintains Investment Plans Amid “Recent Developments”

Editorial March 4, 2026

Dubai Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) said its network infrastructure, core systems and customer channels are operating normally, with full service availability across mobile, fixed and enterprise segments, according to the company’s latest press release du said its business continuity frameworks remain fully active, supporting operational

Drone Strikes on AWS Data Centers Expose Physical Security Gaps in the Middle East’s Cloud Boom

Editorial March 4, 2026

Damage to three Amazon Web Services (AWS) facilities in the Middle East after Iranian drone strikes has put a spotlight on a simple reality: even the most advanced cloud platforms depend on highly visible, physically vulnerable infrastructure, according to an Associated Press report AWS said late Monday that two data centers in the United Arab […]

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 formalises governance expectations for protecting children in the digital […]

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 […]