Cisco Outlines Five Priority Actions to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Editorial August 28, 2025

Aiming to help Saudi Arabia’s healthcare organizations build resilience, protect patient data, and maintain trust in the digital era Cisco shares five priority actions that every healthcare organization must take today to strengthen security and maintain digital resilience across the

Google Closes $32b Deal for Cyber Start-up Wiz

Editorial March 21, 2025

Google LLC announced agreement to acquire Wiz, Inc. for $32 billion, subject to closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction. Once closed, Wiz will join Google Cloud. Wiz Inc. is a leading cloud security platform headquartered in New York and this acquisition represents an investment by Google Cloud to accelerate two large and growing trends in […]

IDEX 2025: UAE to establish Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence

Editorial February 19, 2025

Tawazun Council, the UAE Cyber Security Council, and Lockheed Martin have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to establish a state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence. This initiative, enabled through the Tawazun Economic Programme, which the Tawazun Council oversees, underscores the UAE’s commitment to enhancing digital security capabilities, developing local

CyberHive Joins Forces with UAE-based Meerana to Develop Cyber Security Solutions to Protect Against Online Threats

Editorial January 22, 2025

CyberHive, a leading UK-headquartered global cyber security company with a regional head office in Dubai, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UAE-based technology Meerana. The strategic collaboration aims to drive technological excellence and ensure a more secure digital future for organisations worldwide. Facilitated under the sponsorship of Dubai

How Saudi Arabia Is Turning Cybersecurity into Economic Engine

Editorial September 27, 2024

Growing recognition of cybersecurity as a vital economic driver has pushed the sector’s expansion in the Kingdom beyond the usual confines of national security, making it foster innovation, encourage investment, and create job opportunities The cybersecurity sector in Saudi Arabia is witnessing substantial growth. Now, that would be just an ordinary headline to make

Qatar’s Digital Economy Gains Momentum with New Cybersecurity Investment Opportunities

Editorial August 30, 2024

According to a report by the Qatar News Agency (QNA), the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) has spotlighted the country’s burgeoning digital economy and the expansive opportunities in the cybersecurity sector. In collaboration with Microsoft and EY-Parthenon, IPA Qatar launched a comprehensive report titled ‘Securing the Digital Future –

KSA Tops Global Cybersecurity Rankings

Editorial June 19, 2024

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved the top global ranking in the cybersecurity indicator, as reported in the 2024 World Competitiveness Yearbook by the Swiss-based Institute for Management Development (IMD). Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban, Chairman of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) Board of Directors, congratulated the Saudi leadership on this accomplishment. He

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Launches Second Cycle of Dubai Cyber Security Strategy

Editorial June 7, 2024

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has launched the second cycle of the Dubai Cyber Security Strategy, with the aim of establishing a safe and secure cyberspace and strengthening the city’s digital infrastructure. “The second cycle of the Dubai […]

Cyber Security Council Launches ‘Ethical Hacker’ Training Course

Editorial June 7, 2024

Source: WAM  The Cyber Security Council has launched the “Ethical Hacker” specialised training course as part of the training programmes under the “Cyber Sniper” initiative, which the council launched last year in partnership with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. The Cyber Sniper initiative is a key element of the

NCA Raises Cybersecurity Awareness among Pilgrims

Editorial June 3, 2024

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has launched an interactive cybersecurity awareness exhibition at the Hajj and Umrah terminals complex and Terminal 1 of King Abdulaziz International Airport. This initiative, introduced last week, aims to educate pilgrims about cybersecurity. The exhibition is part of the NCA’s comprehensive cybersecurity enhancement