ISSUE # 106
Security Advisor ME May 2026
AGENTIC AI, SHADOW AGENTS, AND A 389 PER CENT SURGE IN VICTIMS. THE MIDDLE EAST’S DEFENDERS ARE NO LONGER FIGHTING …
UAE Cyber Security Council
UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX Launch ‘UAE Cyber Factory’
WORLD PASSWORD DAY
Identity-first security rises in AI-driven world as enterprises limit trust, monitor behaviour
CISCO
Cisco introduces security innovations to support enterprise AI agent adoption
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 29265SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
AI and self-driving move from hype to enterprise reality
0 6The discussion also examines the critical role of governance, trust and human oversight in the journey towards self-driving enterprises.
The data readiness imperative shaping Saudi Arabia’s future
0 66The Kingdom’s strong appetite for transformation reflects a market rapidly advancing toward its next phase of digital maturity.
LinkShadow positioned in the Visionaries Quadrant in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for NDR
0 63As the NDR market continues to evolve, LinkShadow stands out as a company helping define its future.
Qashio and NEXA AI Lab launch partnership to automate finance workflows in UAE
0 75Dubai — Qashio, the UAE’s leading spend management platform, has partnered with NEXA AI Lab, the AI division of NEXA, …
Teyseer Motors drives digital transformation with autoX on SAP Cloud ERP Private
0 200Qatar’s leading automotive dealer partners with IntelliSoft and Indus Novateur to unify operations on a future-ready digital core built on …
AI becomes the default for Saudi consumers as Deloitte’s 2026 Digital Consumer Trends Report reveals a decisive shift
0 172Survey of 1,000 consumers aged 18–50 found 66% of respondents in Saudi now actively use AI tools.
ASUS sends ExpertBook Ultra above Everest altitude to test real-world durability
0 165Durability experiment demonstrates reliability of the most advanced ExpertBook model beyond laboratory conditions.
AVEVA launches the first ever Industrial Intelligence Report with IMD Business School
0 179Where ecosystems are working, companies are realising tangible value through harnessing their industrial intelligence. Yet the barriers to success remain challenging, spanning the areas of corporate strategy, governance, and technology.
New Splunk research reveals downtime is a $600 billion systemic business crisis
0 183$15,000 Per Minute: The average cost of downtime for organisations, highlighting the immediate financial impact of service disruptions.
e&, UAE CSC and OI launch UAE Sovereign AI platform for national-scale infrastructure
0 191Dubai — The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), e& UAE, and Open Innovation AI (OI) launched the UAE Sovereign AI …
Emirates robotics competition opens registration for fourth edition
0 191University students across the UAE are invited to develop intelligent robotics solutions for large-scale libraries. Dubai — Dubai Future Labs, …
Core42 raises $550 million from HSBC to scale global AI infrastructure
0 238UAE-headquartered AI infrastructure operator strengthens capital base to scale cloud and compute deployments across the United States and Europe Abu …
Tenable Hexa AI turns exposure discovery into automated remediation at machine speed
0 237The agentic engine inside the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform automates the orchestration of critical steps, including prioritisation and mobilisation …
CARS24 brings showroom to your screen with real-time view and online buying
0 235The UAE boasts one of the most digitally mature consumer markets in the region, yet high-value purchases, particularly in the …
Ericsson and Telstra to collaborate on AI-native 6G
0 247The latest agreement builds on a longstanding partnership between the pair, who have previously worked together on 5G deployments in Australia.
Fingerprint technology becomes reliable standard for trust in GCC, says HID official
0 219The GCC is witnessing a fundamental shift in how identity is managed across its business landscape. From smart government services …
Mistral AI makes acquisitions as part of an industrial push
0 252Value of the deal was not disclosed.
Verizon publishes its annual Data Breach Investigations Report
0 228Verizon stated attackers are using AI to spot and exploit known vulnerabilities at machine speed.
Google and Samsung cast their gaze over AI eyewear
0 218General technology advances since mean the sector is in something of a resurgence.
Anthropic’s Project Glasswing sees Verizon join
0 248Anthropic’s Mythos Preview is capable of autonomously identifying and exploiting software vulnerabilities at a level which surpasses most human experts.
Honor prepares for its robot phone launch
0 218During the event in Barcelona, Honor also showed off a humanoid robot, as part of a strategy to embed AI across its devices.
International HR Day 2026: Future of work will be agile, data-driven and deeply human
0 245Marked on 20 May under the theme ‘Empower People to Lead Change’, International HR Day 2026 highlights the growing role …
Cisco unveils its Universal Quantum Switch
0 200The Cisco Universal Quantum Switch was tested by Cisco researchers using Cisco's own entanglement source and single-photon detectors.
Redington delivers record FY26 revenue
0 192The Company continues to closely monitor geopolitical developments globally and remains focused on maintaining operational resilience across its markets.
Kaspersky partners with KidZania Dubai to launch cybersecurity center
0 208The interactive space offers hands-on experiences that build cybersecurity awareness and prepare children to navigate the digital world safely from an early age.
The one-billion dollar CX problem
0 177The regional breakdown in the data reveals distinct priorities, distinct risk tolerances, and sequencing strategies that enterprise teams need to understand before they deploy.
Arcera powers UAE’s pharma ambitions from local production to global scale
0 207Mansoor Meenai, GM and Head of META Region at Arcera, shares insights on how local manufacturing, Emirati talent, and strategic …
Why AI and ERP investments underperform without clean processes
0 182The most costly realisation in digital transformation is often the one that comes too late: technology alone cannot fix an organisation operating on outdated workflows.
Presight and ADCDA sign agreement to drive AI innovation in public safety
0 59Abu Dhabi — Presight, a global leader in applied AI for intelligent systems, has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the …