ISSUE # 91
Security Advisor ME January 2025
HOW BUSINESSES CAN COUNTER DARK WEB-DRIVEN CYBER THREATS WITH PROACTIVE INTELLIGENCE AND CUTTING-EDGE SECURITY MEASURES.
Microsoft
Microsoft names Samer Abu-Ltaif President for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Genetec
Genetec: Driving security innovation across Middle East and Africa
Western Digital
Western Digital leads future of storage for AI, Smart Cities, and more Data has become the lifeblood of innovation, powering everything from AI to smart cities.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 22539SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Reigniting the European Digital Economy
0 53Innovation, 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.
Microsoft Report reveals the rise of the Frontier Firm
0 49The report underscores how intelligence on demand, hybrid human-agent teams, and evolving workplace structures are reshaping business operations and talent strategies.
Veeam announces new integration for Anthropic’s MCP
0 73The MCP is an open standard designed to connect AI agents to organisational systems and data repositories.
“Their expertise and dedication have empowered our team to stay informed and agile”
0 136Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor -KSA, and Mohamed Hilmy - MEA Sales Director, IST Networks - KSA, discuss their key priorities for the upcoming year in addition to their usage of strategic collaboration solutions.
Cisco 360 provides a new way to measure partner value
0 151Rashad Baradi, DAM, Cisco- KSA and Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor - KSA, elaborate on the ways that the Cisco 360 program is the next step in the evolution of the Cisco Partner Program.
Qlik expands cloud footprint with new AWS region in Middle East
0 93New cloud region supports AI-driven business transformation while ensuring data sovereignty and compliance across the UAE and broader Middle East …
FORCESPOT set to showcase security solutions at GISEC Global 2025
0 107FORCESPOT serves as a strategic enabler for enterprises navigating the evolving threat landscape, especially as AI adoption continues to rise across all industries.
Mitsumi Distribution celebrates growth at GITEX Africa 2025
0 112Mitsumi Distribution at GITEX Africa 2025: Celebrating Strategic Growth and Global Collaborations.
70% of organisations are still under cyber-attack despite improved defences
0 107As cyber threats continue to evolve, new Veeam research highlights alarming recovery rates and emphasises the urgent need for robust data resilience strategies.
SANS supports Qatar with targeted cybersecurity training
0 102In line with Qatar’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, SANS continues to support Qatar's transformation into a digitally secure economy through targeted cybersecurity training.
Nozomi Networks spotlights future of cybersecurity for critical infrastructure
0 166Dubai — Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT and IoT security, will be present at GISEC Global 2025 (6-8 May) at …
PeopleStrong powers UAE’s talent shift, accelerates ME growth: Mrigank Tripathi
0 148Mrigank Tripathi highlights the UAE’s evolution into a consistent talent economy and outlines PeopleStrong’s ambitious growth plans in the Middle …
IHC, ADQ and FAB pioneer UAE Dirham-backed Stablecoin for digital economy
0 153Abu Dhabi — IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have announced plans to launch a new stablecoin backed by …
Bybit powers TOKEN2049 Dubai showcasing real-world crypto utility
0 205Crypto Leader Bybit Powers TOKEN2049 Dubai - Attends as Gold Sponsor, Showcasing Real-World Crypto Utility.
Jacky’s Business Solutions unveils Agentic AI offering to accelerate GCC’s autonomous business future
0 228With strong regional demand for self-directed technology, Jacky’s brings next-gen AI agents to help enterprises in the UAE and wider …
NTT DATA appoints Hani Nofal as Regional Head for Technology Solutions
0 119NTT DATA appoints Hani Nofal as Regional Head for Technology Solutions, Middle East and Africa.
AI dominates discussions at GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore
0 184The region’s largest inaugural tech, startup & digital investments event thrusts the APAC AI revolution into the spotlight with US$1.6 trillion economic impact within reach as per IDC.
Logitech opens new distribution centre in Dubai
0 115The facility set up within Maersk’s warehouse at Jafza cuts delivery times for new innovations and services to customers across Africa, the Middle East, Türkiye and the Central Asia region.
Commvault appoints Havier Haddad as Channel & Distribution Lead for Emerging Markets
0 121Commvault Strengthens EMEA Channel Leadership with Appointment of Havier Haddad as Channel & Distribution Lead for Emerging Markets.
Skills gap, data hurdles, and ethics key to unlocking AI in GCC retail, says Al-Futtaim
0 151Discussions at Al-Futtaim’s exclusive roundtable reveal that lack of skilled talent, data challenges, and privacy concerns are impacting AI adoption …
MENA Fintech Association, International Smart Card to shape future of digital finance
0 136The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) has welcomed International Smart Card (ISC), Iraq’s foremost provider of digital payments, fintech solutions, and …
DLD boosts transparency with AI-enabled real estate advertising governance
0 167Since its inception, the platform has monitored over 279,000 real estate advertisements across Property Finder, Dubizzle, and Bayut. 29% of …
GDRFA–Dubai concludes ICEQ 2025 Conference; launches “Pioneering Scientific Research Award”
0 160Dubai — The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai concluded the 8th edition of the International Conference …
Dubai AI Week Hackathon showcases power of Agentic AI
0 195Dubai – As Dubai AI Week 2025 drew to a close, the final day spotlighted the next wave of innovation …
AI without borders: Startups leading the next global leap
0 194Dubai — Virtually every country produces AI startups. But many of them are gravitating towards one location where they are …
DFF, Google Cloud launch AI upskilling initiative for Dubai Chief AI Officers
0 188Initiative announced during Dubai AI Week aligns with Dubai’s Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence Chief AI Officers across Dubai Government …
MBRHE and Beyond Limits AI MoU to enhance digital transformation
0 222Dubai — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …
DHA signs MoU to train leadership in AI
0 262Dubai — Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ESCP Business School – one of …
Tenable to highlight holistic approach to Cyber Exposure at GISEC 2025
0 180From booth C175 in Hall 5 Tenable will showcase its Tenable One Exposure Management Platform - the world’s only AI-powered exposure management software.