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

Cyberattacks Set to Rise in UAE During Ramadan as Online Shopping Peaks

Editorial February 20, 2026

Businesses in the United Arab Emirates are being urged to tighten cyber defences ahead of Ramadan, as a seasonal spike in online shopping is expected to attract more attacks ranging from DDoS disruption to scams targeting consumers According to Khaleej Times, new analysis from Qrator Labs indicates that attackers increasingly time campaigns around high-traffic periods.

HUMAIN Invests $3bn in xAI in Series E Round Ahead of SpaceX Merger

Editorial February 19, 2026

HUMAIN has announced a $3 billion strategic investment in xAI as part of the AI company’s Series E financing round, describing the deal as one of its most significant capital deployments to date The investment was made shortly before xAI’s acquisition by SpaceX in early February, a move HUMAIN said creates a platform for accelerated […]

DEWA’s One-Way Data System Enhances Information Security

Editorial February 19, 2026

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that its internally developed One-Way Data System has saved over D 13 million financially, while improving information security and boosting the reliability of operational networks. Patented in Luxembourg, this system is now operational within DEWA’s Generation Division. The system enables secure, efficient one-way

Intersec 2026 Sets New Global Benchmark for Security, Safety and Fire Protection in Dubai

Editorial February 19, 2026

Intersec 2026, the world-leading exhibition for security, safety and fire protection, has recorded its largest, most internationally diverse and strategically significant edition to date The three-day event, which celebrated its 27th edition, was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and

Dubai Police unveils “Digital Twin” capability to reconstruct crime scenes

Editorial February 19, 2026

Dubai Police has introduced a pioneering Digital Twin system that allows crime scenes to be rebuilt virtually with remarkable scientific accuracy, marking a major leap in smart criminal investigatios The innovative platform recreates crime scenes digitally using virtual reality and highly detailed three-dimensional models. Investigators can walk through the scene

AlUla Becomes Middle East’s First Remotely Operated Airport with SANS–Indra Digital Tower

Editorial February 18, 2026

Saudi Air Navigation Services and Indra Group have brought a fully remote air traffic control model into live operation at AlUla International Airport, marking what the companies describe as the first airport in the Middle East to enter service with a remote digital tower The deployment enables controllers to manage take-offs and landings from a […]

Kaspersky, Qassim University Team up to Strengthen Cybersecurity education in KSA

Editorial February 18, 2026

Kaspersky has signed a cooperation agreement with Qassim University to enhance cybersecurity education and professional training for students and faculty members. The partnership will focus on developing and implementing joint educational and scientific initiatives aimed at advancing both basic and professional cybersecurity learning. As part of the agreement, Qassim

Genetec Releases Saudi Arabia Findings from 2026 State of Physical Security Report

Editorial February 17, 2026

Survey reveals Saudi organizations lead EMEA in cloud adoption and security investment Genetec today released its Saudi Arabia findings from the 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on insights from more than 150 physical security professionals in Saudi Arabia. The findings show a market that is investing confidently in modern, connected security infrastructure,

Over 60% of Financial Attacks Starts with Stolen Login Details

Editorial February 13, 2026

The Cyber Security Council has urged individuals and users in cyberspace to strengthen the protection of their financial information, noting that financial data remains among the primary targets of online fraudsters seeking to steal assets belonging to individuals, companies and institutions. The Council called on individuals to exercise caution when handling any financial