Secure Logiq Appoints New Head of KSA and Bahrain

Editorial February 19, 2025

Secure Logiq has announced that Hossam Abouzeid has been appointed as the business development manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. By appointing Abouzeid, a dedicated and experienced professional, Secure Logiq is reinforcing its presence in the Middle East and providing clients

SDAIA Launches Smart Cities Bootcamp to Address Urban Challenges and Enhance Quality of Life in KSA

Editorial February 18, 2025

Source: SPA The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) inaugurated today the Smart Cities Bootcamp at King Saud University, aiming to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to apply data and artificial intelligence (AI) in urban development. The program focuses on equipping national talents with expertise in smart city technologies, including

Core42 Launches an AI Developer Playground for AI Inference-as-a-Service with Qualcomm in UAE

Editorial February 17, 2025

Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure, and digital services, announced today the launch of the AI Playground in UAE data centers. Built on the Qualcomm® Cloud AI family of accelerators and Qualcomm® AI Inference Suite for Cloud, this free-to-access platform equips developers and AI engineers with ready-to-use high-performance AI

National IT Academy and Microsoft Launch the First Microsoft Datacenter Academy in the Middle East in Saudi Arabia

Editorial February 13, 2025

The academy will equip the Kingdom’s future workforce with specialist technical skills for the new AI era, enabling them to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s position as a global data center hub. On the sidelines of LEAP 2025, Microsoft Arabia and the National IT Academy (NITA) announced the launch of the first Microsoft Datacenter Academy (DCA) […]

Microsoft’s Innovations Accelerating AI Transformation and Growth Across UAE

Editorial February 6, 2025

Microsoft’s global AI tour kicked off today in Dubai. At the event, with the strategic partnership of G42, several groundbreaking AI innovations were spotlighted, highlighting how Microsoft’s cutting-edge solutions are empowering organizations across industries in the UAE to achieve transformative outcomes for businesses of all sizes as well as the country’s citizens and

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Seeks Funding in UAE Amidst Global Expansion Efforts

Editorial February 6, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman plans to visit the United Arab Emirates this week to engage in discussions with Abu Dhabi investment group MGX, as reported by Reuters. This visit is part of OpenAI’s strategic efforts to raise $40 billion to support its ambitious model development and infrastructure plan, Stargate. The move comes at a time […]

China Crowned Champions of UAE SWAT Challenge 2025

Editorial February 5, 2025

The China Police Team “B” secured the championship title in the sixth edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2025, finishing at the top of the overall leaderboard with 480 points. In second place was the Sunkar team from Kazakhstan, earning 470 points, while China Police Team “C” claimed third place with 457 points. On the […]

Intersec 2025 Welcomed Record Number of Exhibitors During 26th Edition

Editorial February 5, 2025

The 26th edition of Intersec, the world’s biggest business event mapping the future of security, safety and fire protection, has showcased a record number of exhibitors, representing 61 countries, with the largest edition of the event occupying 61,000 sqm of space, a 20% year-on-year increase at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The event, which […]

Oman Fire, Safety and Security Event 2025: A Premier Networking Platform

Editorial February 5, 2025

The 9th Edition of the Oman Fire, Safety and Security Event (OFSEC) is set to take place from November 11-12, 2025, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. This event is a must-attend for professionals in the fire, safety, HSE, and security industries, offering a unique opportunity to connect with […]

UAE Cabinet Approves National Cybersecurity Strategy

Editorial February 4, 2025

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet’s meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; […]