ISSUE # 10
60mins Day 5 – PM (2019)
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 22366SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Machines Can See Summit will unveil Public Program during Dubai AI Week
0 8Dubai — The Machines Can See (MCS) summit, organized by Polynome Group, will host a full-day public program as part …
Salesforce brings Agentic AI to the Field Service Sector
0 9Agentforce for Field Service automates scheduling, paperwork, and reporting — freeing skilled workers to focus on repairs, troubleshooting, and building customer relationships.
Microsoft advances ‘1 million AI learners’ commitment at Dubai AI Week 2025
0 24Company rolls out AI skilling across schools and champions talent development in dedicated sessions for professionals, while advancing strategic dialogue …
AVEVA and ServiceNow to drive Industrial Transformation
0 23AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, has announced a partnership with ServiceNow, the AI platform for business transformation, that will further accelerate industrial transformation.
Dubai Media Academy launches groundbreaking “Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Arab Media”
0 24Dubai — Dubai Media Academy, the specialised training and research arm of Dubai Media Incorporated, today announced the launch of its …
ESET recognised for cutting-edge ransomware remediation
0 22The SC Awards, now in its 28th year, recognise the solutions, organisations, and individuals that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in advancing the security of information systems.
Huspy launches GCC’s first AI-powered mortgage chatbot to transform home financing
0 33Dubai — Huspy the UAE’s leading homebuying technology platform headquartered in Dubai, has launched the GCC’s first AI-powered mortgage chatbot …
How AI is reinventing cybersecurity for the Automotive Industry
0 31Alain Penel, VP of Middle East, CIS & Turkey at Fortinet, explores how AI is quietly becoming the invisible co-pilot in every connected vehicle—monitoring, predicting, and preventing cyber threats before they can hit the brakes on progress.
Why I joined Cloudflare: To build world-class partnerships in EMEA
0 33Mark Jenkins, Vice President, Partner Sales – EMEA, Cloudflare, delves into on why he joined, his thoughts on the company’s partner program, Partner-First strategy and developing a world-class partnerships team in EMEA.
‘UAE’s AI Ethos is Acceleration’ – HE Omar Al Olama opens Dubai AI Retreat
0 111UAE AI minister opens AI Retreat with a call for “frictionless AI” and for every new company in the country …
Dubai AI Retreat showcases bold global visions for AI-powered innovation
0 81Dubai — A senior executive from Sony has revealed how the company launched a global AI talent recruitment drive to …
Vertiv announces launch of Overhead Prefabricated Infrastructure portfolio
0 71Vertiv™ SmartRun simplifies installation, reduces labour requirements, and enables rapid scalability for high-density computing environments.
Emirates NBD’s collaboration with Kinexys to enhance cross-border payment security
0 84Dubai — Emirates NBD a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announces its …
IFS appoints Rahul Misra as SVP & Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa
0 98Rahul Misra to lead strategic expansion and accelerate customer success across KSA, UAE, the broader Gulf, and Africa.
Tenable appoints Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond as Co-CEOs
0 60Tenable appoints Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond as Co-CEOs.
Global tech companies reaffirm Dubai’s Position as world’s driver of AI Innovation
0 91Public-private collaboration integral to accelerating AI’s global impact, top speakers say at Dubai AI Week Dubai — Under the patronage of …
ATERMES to spotlight surveillance Innovations at IQDEX 2025
0 63ATERMES to Spotlight Advanced Surveillance Innovations at IQDEX 2025.
BD expands KSA investments with Training Centre launch
0 77Company inaugurates groundbreaking Training Centre in Riyadh, empowering healthcare professionals with advanced education, fostering innovation, and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 healthcare goals.
GDRFA – Dubai launches 8th ICEQ International Conference
0 132Dubai — As part of Dubai AI Week, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai is launching the …
Mitsumi Distribution: Powering Africa’s digital leap with innovation, partnerships
0 154From expanding infrastructure to enabling SMEs, Mitsumi Distribution reinforces its commitment to Africa’s ICT future through collaboration, cutting-edge tech, and …
GITEX EUROPE is set to advance the continent’s digital future
0 174Innovation, investment and government leaders set to meet at GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything, 21-23 May, Messe Berlin, the continent’s largest inaugural tech, startup and digital investment event.
Infinite Reality acquires Touchcast for $500 million
0 165Touchcast’s AI technology to be integrated with Infinite Reality’s portfolio of products and services including Napster, iR Studio, and iR Enterprise.
“We are committed to developing AI that can be trusted to drive progress for both business and society” – Shukri Eid, IBM
0 205Shukri Eid, General Manager of IBM Gulf, Levant, and Pakistan, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker, ahead of Dubai AI …
Microsoft strengthens global partnership with Databricks
0 154Enhanced collaboration will empower Saudi businesses to leverage big data and AI for digital and AI transformation aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
SAS launches GenAI benchmarking tool
0 184Are you ahead of the curve? SAS launches GenAI benchmarking tool to help organisations unlock the technology’s full potential.
Oracle collaborates with MCIT to train 50,000 Saudi Nationals in AI
0 151Development of strong local talent pipeline will help the Kingdom to achieve its projected AI economy potential of $135 billion by 2030.
Lenovo’s partnership with LEAN is shaking up Kuwait’s IT market with locally hosted cloud services
0 237Business in sun-baked Kuwait City is booming, thanks to a cultural shift among its younger inhabitants and regulatory changes. The …
“We’re integrating our engineering and digital capabilities to develop unique value propositions.” – Walid Gomaa, Omnix International
0 224CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Walid Gomaa, Chief Executive Officer at Omnix International, in an effort to learn more …
“We want to unleash the potential of ‘differentiated connectivity’ across Africa” – Majda Lahlo, Ericsson
0 226CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Majda Lahlo, Vice President of Ericsson, and President of Ericsson West Africa and Morocco, …