KSA Unveils $3.2 Billion ‘Silicon Valley’ Cybersecurity District in Riyadh

Editorial July 7, 2025

Saudi Arabia has unveiled Pulse Wadi, a pioneering district poised to become the Kingdom’s answer to Silicon Valley. Backed by a substantial investment of approximately SAR 12.1 billion ($3.2 billion), the district embodies the nation’s commitment to cybersecurity, innovation, and

Deloitte and AWS to Accelerate Digital Transformation Across Middle East

Editorial July 3, 2025

Deloitte Middle East and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a significant expansion of their strategic alliance with plans to deliver $1 billion worth of services by 2030, accelerating digital transformation across the Middle East. The milestone agreement includes investments by both parties to scale regional capabilities, support local cloud adoption, and unlock new

Cybercrime Surge in META: Group-IB Exposes New Threats, Urges Strategic Defense

Editorial July 1, 2025

In its latest intelligence report for May 2025, cybersecurity firm Group-IB highlights an alarming rise in sophisticated cyber threats across the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META), alongside emerging global trends that redefine the threat landscape. From deceptive phishing campaigns to state-backed malware operations, the report underscores the urgent need for

UAE Banks Grapple With Sophisticated Cyber Threats: Khaleej Times Reports Rise in AI-Driven Attacks

Editorial June 27, 2025

The United Arab Emirates’ banking and financial sector is confronting an alarming rise in cyber threats, with cybercriminals leveraging advanced artificial intelligence to execute highly targeted phishing and extortion campaigns. This revelation came during the FutureSec Summit 2025, hosted in Dubai by Khaleej Times, where cybersecurity experts raised urgent concerns about

KSA: Jeraisy Electronic Services launches SASE Services powered by Huawei

Editorial June 27, 2025

Jeraisy Electronic Services (JES), a leading Service Provider (ISP) company in Saudi Arabia, launched SASE services powered by Huawei at an event in Riyadh, marking a new chapter in its strategic network security collaboration and driving significant momentum toward Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. Abdulrahman Khaled Aljeraisy, GM of Jeraisy Electronic Services,

AIREV, Tenstorrent Unite to Launch Advanced Agentic AI Stack for Enterprise, Sovereign Use

Editorial June 27, 2025

Source: WAM AIREV, a fast-growing UAE AI startup, has entered a strategic partnership with Tenstorrent, the US-based AI chip company, to co-develop and deploy a high-performance agentic AI stack designed for enterprise and sovereign use. This move represents a defining moment for UAE-born AI going global—with US hardware integration validating the scalability, maturity,

Silent Witness No More: Smart Body-Worn Cameras Go Live

Editorial June 24, 2025

In an era where smartphones have made everything instantly shareable and live, body-worn cameras have evolved to match this always-on expectation. These devices have evolved from simple accountability tools into AI-enhanced security assets that not only capture, process, and respond to incidents but also increasingly support applications across various fields. By: Mirza

Adding 10 New Locations in Phase Two of Smart Pedestrian Signal Expansion Project

Editorial June 20, 2025

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed Phase Two of the Smart Pedestrian Signal Expansion Project, which involved installing smart pedestrian signals at 10 additional locations across the emirate. With Phase One having covered 17 intersections, the total number of sites now equipped with smart pedestrian signals has reached 27. Under this initiative, RTA

Atos Unveils AI-Driven Security Operations Center in Qatar

Editorial June 19, 2025

Atos, a global leader in digital transformation and cybersecurity, unveiled its cutting-edge Security Operations Center (SOC) in Qatar, expanding its global network of interconnected SOCs. This state-of-the-art facility marks a strategic expansion of Atos’ global cybersecurity footprint, delivering next-generation, AI-driven security solutions augmented by expert human

DEWA Launches AI-based ‘Legislation Agent’ to Bolster General Network Protection

Editorial June 19, 2025

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) launched the ‘Legislation Agent’, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to bolster the protection of the general network. This innovative system provides users with immediate guidance and supports informed decision-making related to network safety and compliance with local and international standards. The initiative is part of