Citix MENA Introduces New Smartboards on Yas Island to Enhance Abu Dhabi’s Smart City Experience

Editorial January 30, 2026

Citix MENA has deployed a new generation of smartboards on Yas Island, marking a new step in the digital transformation of public spaces in the emirate. The rollout features the company’s Tom smartboards, installed at key access points across the island. Designed as interactive urban

DEWA Develops Smart System to Enhance Electricity Network Management Efficiency

Editorial January 29, 2026

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has reaffirmed its ability to restore electricity with exceptional speed through the Automatic Smart Grid Restoration System, the first of its kind in the region. DEWA launched the system to enhance the efficiency of electricity network management and ensure the stability and continuity of power supply under all circumstances.

Khalifa University Hosts Inaugural Winter School on AI & Cybersecurity with Support from Google.org

Editorial January 29, 2026

Khalifa University of Science and Technology announced 270 participants attended the inaugural Winter School on Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.  Organized with support from Google.org, the UAE Cyber Security Council, and CyberE71, the event marks a critical extension of one of the most comprehensive Cybersecurity Seminars Program in the region. A total of 100

Kaspersky Launches OT Calculator to Help Middle East Industrial Companies Better Quantify Cyber Risk

Editorial January 29, 2026

The calculator empowers senior management to make well-informed decisions regarding security investments Kaspersky has launched an OT Calculator specially designed for industrial companies to assess the potential costs associated with insufficient operational technology (OT) security. By offering detailed financial forecasts, the calculator empowers senior management to

UAE Cybersecurity Council Urges Public to Reduce Digital Footprint to Curb Online Fraud

Editorial January 28, 2026

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has urged individuals to take proactive steps to reduce their digital footprint, warning that excessive online exposure significantly increases the risk of fraud, identity theft, and data breaches. The Council highlighted that every application downloaded, online account created, or piece of personal information shared adds to an individual’s

Inception Partners with Visa to Accelerate Agentic Commerce Adoption

Editorial January 26, 2026

Inception, a G42 company and the region’s leading innovator of industry-specific AI-powered products and enterprise business solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to accelerate the adoption of agentic commerce across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA). As AI agents begin to play a

GCC Residential Smart Security Market Set to Advance as ScreenCheck Partners with BAS-IP

Editorial January 26, 2026

Faisal Mohammed, CEO of ScreenCheck, Sanjay Raghunath, CMD of Centena Group Along with the team of BAS-IP The agreement signed during Intersec 2026, aligns with ScreenCheck’s ongoing efforts to establish a robust position in the rapidly growing smart security and digital transformation market ScreenCheck, a subsidiary of Centena Group and a key player offering end-to-end

CrowdStrike Expands Secure Data Sovereignty with Regional Clouds for KSA and UAE

Editorial January 22, 2026

CrowdStrike has announced the launch of new regional cloud deployments as part of its Global Data Sovereignty initiative, with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates positioned as key markets in the expansion. The move is aimed at helping organisations meet increasingly strict data residency and regulatory requirements without compromising advanced cybersecurity

Abu Dhabi Named World’s Safest City for 10th Consecutive Year

Editorial January 21, 2026

Abu Dhabi has once again been ranked the world’s safest city, securing the top position for the tenth consecutive year in the latest global safety rankings. The recognition reinforces the emirate’s long-standing reputation for stability, security, and a high quality of life for residents, visitors, and investors alike. The ranking is based on data from […]

Inception and AppliedAI Announce Strategic Partnership to Build a Unified Advanced Workflow Platform for Enterprises

Editorial January 21, 2026

Formalized at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to establishing a global benchmark in AI-driven strategic decision-making and operational execution Inception, a G42 company and the region’s leading innovator of AI-powered, domain-specific products and enterprise solutions, today announced the signing of a strategic partnership