UAE Cyber Council Warns Public File Sharing is Exposing Sensitive Data

Editorial April 20, 2026

The UAE Cyber Security Council says one in four publicly accessible files contains sensitive personal data, underscoring the growing risks around careless file sharing, weak access controls, and poor cloud security practices The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned that around 25% of publicly

Sharjah Cyber Shield Forum Highlights Emirate’s Cyber Resilience Push

Editorial April 19, 2026

Broad government participation at the Sharjah Cyber Shield Forum highlighted the emirate’s push to align cyber strategy, institutional readiness and cross-government coordination as digital services expand Sharjah Cyber Security Center has held the Sharjah Cyber Shield Forum, bringing together senior government officials and experts in cybersecurity, IT, and

G42 Unveils Alpha.G42.ai as a New Model for AI-Driven Brand Experiences

Editorial April 17, 2026

Abu Dhabi-based G42 has launched what it describes as a world-first generative interface developed with R/GA, replacing the logic of a static website with an adaptive, conversational AI system designed to deliver personalised content in real time. G42 has introduced alpha.G42.ai, a new generative interface created in partnership with creative innovation company R/GA, in a

Iranian-Linked Cyberattacks Surge Across the Middle East

Editorial April 16, 2026

A sharp rise in DDoS activity across the Middle East is putting critical sectors in the Gulf on alert, with the UAE and Bahrain among the main targets as regional cyber risks deepen Iran-linked cyberattacks surged across the Middle East in March, with distributed denial-of-service incidents rising eightfold compared with February, according to cybersecurity firm […]

Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 Postponed to November

Editorial April 16, 2026

The eighth edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia, originally scheduled for September 29, will now take place from 16 to 18 November 2026 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, as the organizer moves to accommodate growing demand for exhibitors and visitors Intersec Saudi Arabia, billed as the Kingdom’s premier platform for security, safety, and fire […]

Digital Dubai Launches AI+ Build an AI-Ready Government Workforce

Editorial April 16, 2026

Dubai’s new AI Workforce Transformation Program aims to train 50,000 government employees through tailored learning tracks designed to boost productivity, accelerate AI adoption, and support the emirate’s broader digital-government ambitions Digital Dubai has launched the AI Workforce Transformation Program, branded as AI+, to train 50,000 Dubai Government

Zenitel Highlights Maritime Communication Systems for New Turkon Line Container Vessels

Editorial April 14, 2026

Zenitel has outlined how integrated onboard communication systems are supporting safety, coordination and everyday operations on two new Turkon Line container vessels built for routes linking Turkey, the Red Sea and India. Zenitel has presented a new maritime communications deployment for two 4,000-TEU container vessels being built for Turkon Line at Sedef Shipyard in

TRASSIR Showcases AI-Driven Safety Compliance Deployment at UAE Industrial Facility

Editorial April 14, 2026

A new case study from TRASSIR shows how AI-powered video analytics can help industrial facilities in the UAE improve workplace safety, monitor restricted areas and reduce reliance on manual supervision A UAE-based industrial facility has deployed an AI-driven video surveillance and analytics system to strengthen safety compliance, staff monitoring and access control across

CPX Introduces Unified Identity Fabric Approach to Secure Human and Non-Human Identities Across the UAE

Editorial April 14, 2026

New offering enables organizations to secure identities through a single, sovereign, and Zero Trust aligned framework CPX Holding, provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, today announced the launch of its Identity and Access Management (IAM) offering, built on a Unified Identity Fabric approach and designed to secure modern enterprises

Hikvision Achieves Prestigious Cybersecurity Certifications, Setting New Global Standard for Digital Trust

Editorial April 14, 2026

Hikvision has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency by achieving ISO/IEC 29147:2018 and ISO/IEC 30111:2019 certifications from the BSI. These global benchmarks validate Hikvision’s leadership in vulnerability management By aligning its identification and resolution processes with the highest international standards, the company continues to put its ‘Secure by Design’