ISSUE # 86
Security Advisor ME July 2024
SECURITY ADVISOR ME EXAMINES THE RELEVANCE OF CYBER RESILIENCE IN AN AGE WHERE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY UNDERPINS EVERY FACET OF OUR …
Commvault
Darren Thomson, VP and Field CTO, EMEAI, Commvault, explains how Commvault is transforming into a comprehensive cyber resilience provider for organizations.
Barracuda
Attackers exploit URL protection services to conceal malicious links in phishing attacks: Barracuda
ManageEngine
Sujoy Banerjee, Associate Director of ManageEngine Sales, MEA region discusses the latest trends in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
What’s Inside

Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 22393SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
du signs $544.54m deal with Microsoft on new hyperscale datacenter
0 21UAE telecommunications giant du has announced it has signed a deal worth $544.54m with Microsoft to develop and construct a …
OPSWAT announces GISEC 2025 participation with a focus on critical infrastructure
0 24Amid the ongoing merger of IT and OT, the critical infrastructure protection specialist pledges new approaches and demos of the latest protection techniques at upcoming event.
Omnix and Hyperfusion to offer improved computing solutions in new partnership
0 24This collaboration aims to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced AI, cloud, and data analytics solutions across high-growth markets.
iGenius launches sovereign AI Data Centre with Vertiv and NVIDIA
0 35iGenius launches one of the World’s Largest Sovereign AI Data Centres leveraging Vertiv infrastructure, NVIDIA accelerated Computing and Omniverse.
Cohesity Automation grants new insights for cyber incident response
0 23Cohesity RecoveryAgent’s AI-powered Orchestration Makes Cyber Response and Recovery Easy so Customers Can Recover From Incidents Faster and With More Confidence .
e& partners with LifeBot to supply industry grade telemedicine solutions
0 37Leveraging advanced technologies specially designed for critical and remote sectors.
AI to lead Dubai’s healthcare transformation, says DHA head
0 57Dubai — Dubai is doubling down on its mission to become a global leader in healthcare innovation, with artificial intelligence …
Rise of Fearless launches $700K investment round to advance Web3 mobile gaming in Africa
0 66Dubai – Rise of Fearless, a UAE-based mobile gaming platform that merges African storytelling with immersive battle royale gameplay, today …
8th Int’l Conference on Education Quality kicks off in Dubai; highlights AI innovations
0 76Organised by General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai as part of Dubai AI Week The Conference is …
SideFX announces new partnership designed to transform synthetic data for AI
0 105Endava, has announced its strategic partnership with SideFX, a leading developer of Houdini 3D procedural animation and visual effects software, …
Top AI prompters compete at Global Prompt Engineering Championship
0 11124 finalists whittled down from 3,800 entrants compete for Dh 1 million prize. Dubai — The final stage of the Global …
Machines Can See Summit will unveil Public Program during Dubai AI Week
0 143Dubai — 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 105Agentforce 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 123Company 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 104AVEVA, 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 113Dubai — 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 99The 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 119Dubai — 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 109Alain 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 106Mark 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 259UAE 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 140Dubai — 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 146Vertiv™ 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 147Dubai — 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 149Rahul 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 99Tenable appoints Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond as Co-CEOs.
Global tech companies reaffirm Dubai’s Position as world’s driver of AI Innovation
0 134Public-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 97ATERMES to Spotlight Advanced Surveillance Innovations at IQDEX 2025.
BD expands KSA investments with Training Centre launch
0 115Company inaugurates groundbreaking Training Centre in Riyadh, empowering healthcare professionals with advanced education, fostering innovation, and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 healthcare goals.