United Arab Emirates — February 24, 2025 - While AI agents promise to boost business productivity by automating complex tasks, their effectiveness hinges on access to high-quality structured and unstructured data. However, managing access control and maintaining strict privacy protocols while efficiently retrieving accurate information presents a significant challenge for many organisations. To address this... Continue Reading →
GBM Qatar appoints Raid Shahin as its new General Manager
The company is poised for innovative growth in the Qatari market Doha, Qatar – February 23, 2025: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), an end-to-end digital solutions provider, announced the appointment of Raid Shahin as General Manager for GBM Qatar. This appointment reinforces GBM Qatar’s position as a premier technology integrator in the region, further advancing excellence... Continue Reading →
Trend Micro Recognized as a 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms
February 24, 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, announced that it was named a Customer’s Choice in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), This prestigious acknowledgment reflects the trust and satisfaction of customers worldwide in Trend Micro's comprehensive CNAPP... Continue Reading →
Axis Communications introduces free text search in AXIS Camera Station Pro
Dubai, UAE, February 2025 – Axis Communications, the leading manufacturer of network security and surveillance solutions, has introduced free text search in AXIS Camera Station Pro, a powerful video forensic tool that allows users to search using their own words. This enhances flexibility and accelerates investigations when searching for moving objects in large amounts of... Continue Reading →
Microsoft AI Tour showcases groundbreaking AI innovations driving transformation and growth across Oman
The highly anticipated event showcased groundbreaking AI applications transforming industries across Oman and is testament to Microsoft’s unwavering commitment to supporting the nation’s ambitious digital transformation journey 20 February 2025; Muscat, Oman – Microsoft’s global AI Tour arrived in Muscat today, bringing together industry leaders, developers, and government officials to explore the transformative potential of... Continue Reading →
UAE Sees 41% Increase in Crypto App Installs in 2024, AppsFlyer Reports
Momentum remains strong for 2025, but AppsFlyer highlights that capitalising on this market surge and retaining users will take strategic marketing efforts Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 20 February 2025 – The UAE is fast becoming a key market for crypto companies looking to rapidly grow their user bases. Through 2024, the region saw an... Continue Reading →
CPX Announces Strategic Expansion and Leadership Appointments to Drive Future Growth
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 19 February 2025: CPX, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, today unveiled its strategic expansion plan to accelerate growth, broaden its global footprint and deliver transformative value to customers. With a renewed focus on both cyber and physical security, CPX aims to advance its service... Continue Reading →
Inception and Fairmarkit Join Forces to Transform Enterprise Procurement with AI-Driven Sourcing Integration
19 February 2025, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Inception, a G42 company specializing in AI-native products, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fairmarkit, a U.S.-based leader in procurement sourcing automation. Signed at the IDC Middle East CIO Summit 2025, the collaboration will integrate Fairmarkit’s AI powered autonomous sourcing technology into Inception’s AI-powered procurement... Continue Reading →
WSO2Con 2025 to Showcase How Enterprises Can Embrace ‘Platformless Modernization’ to Drive Innovation
The conference sessions will delve into how a platformless approach removes the complexities of a traditional platform, making the layer invisible to developers Dubai, UAE – February 2025 – WSO2Con 2025 will empower enterprises to embrace ‘Platformless Modernization’ by showcasing real-world strategies, expert insights, and innovations that simplify development, accelerate digital transformation, and future-proof IT... Continue Reading →
Elevating Together: SolarWinds Unveils New Features in 2025 Partner Program
Latest advancements designed for accelerated partner growth and elevated experiences in 2025 Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 18, 2025 - SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, has unveiled the next phase of enhancements to the SolarWinds Partner Program. These updates focus on three key areas: increasing partner profitability, partner... Continue Reading →
The Kalyani Group Unveils, first of its kind, the Revolutionary MArG 155mm/45 Cal Mounted Gun System on 4 X4 HMV offering unmatched mobility, fire power and range, at IDEX 2025 at IDEX Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 18, 2025 - Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge, proudly unveiled the MArG 45, mobile gun system mounted on a 4x4 all-terrain platform, at IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025. The prestigious launch was officiated by H.E. Shri Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the UAE, reinforcing India’s... Continue Reading →
Zimmer Biomet enters a distribution agreement with Promamec in Morocco
February 18, 2025 - Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Promamec, a leading provider of medical devices in Morocco. This collaboration demonstrates Zimmer Biomet’s commitment to expanding access to its advanced technologies and innovation solutions in the region. “Our Mission... Continue Reading →
Swisslog reports growth in the Middle East with project value topping $60M in recent weeks
Dubai, UAE, 17 Feb 2025 – Swisslog, the global leader in innovative robotic, data-driven, and flexible automated solutions, has reported remarkable growth in the Middle East market, achieving over $60 million in project value in recent weeks across various industries, including food and beverage (F&B), grocery, fashion retail, and spare parts handling. Swisslog’s recent wins... Continue Reading →
Checkout.com becomes the first acquirer in the UAE to launch Visa Direct Push-to-Card solution
This solution helps merchants to develop faster and more convenient payment experiences, and to offer their customers an easier way to send and receive money The announcement comes as Checkout.com hits milestone of processing over one million Account Funding Transactions (AFTs) from the UAE with Visa, supporting real-time money movement Dubai, UAE – February 17,... Continue Reading →
Inception and MBZUAI Launch SHERKALA Transforming the Large Language Model Landscape for Kazakhstan
17 February 2025, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Inception, a G42 company specializing in AI-native products, and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first AI-focused graduate research university, through its Institute of Foundation Models and in collaboration with Cerebras, today announced the launch of SHERKALA, a revolutionary Kazakh Large Language Model (LLM) designed... Continue Reading →
Core42 Launches an AI Developer Playground for AI Inference-as-a-Service with Qualcomm in UAE
February 17, 2025, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure, and digital services, announced today the launch of the AI Playground in UAE data centers. Built on the Qualcomm® Cloud AI family of accelerators and Qualcomm® AI Inference Suite for Cloud, this free-to-access platform equips developers and AI... Continue Reading →
OPSWAT’s MetaDefender Optical Diode Achieves C1D2 Certification, Enhancing Safety and Cybersecurity in Hazardous Environments
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 14, 2025 – OPSWAT, the leader in Critical Infrastructure Protection, has announced that its MetaDefender Optical Diode, specifically the Din Rail version, has achieved Class 1 Division 2 (C1D2) certification, setting a new benchmark in safety and cybersecurity for hazardous environments. This certification ensures that MetaDefender Optical Diode meets... Continue Reading →
Security Industry Embraces Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI, New Trends Report From HID Finds
Latest State of Security and Identity Report reveals a shift toward software-driven solutions and artificial intelligence in 2025 Dubai, UAE, Feb 2025 – As organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report... Continue Reading →
Barasti Beach to Host Its First-Ever Holi Celebration – Rang De Barasti on 23 February 2025
For the first time, the iconic Barasti Beach is set to transform into a vibrant Holi destination with Rang De Barasti, organized by Plush Nightlife on 23rd February 2025. This unique celebration will bring together colour, music and sports, offering an electrifying beachside Holi experience like never before[di1] . The event will feature herbal colours, ensuring... Continue Reading →
National IT Academy and Microsoft Launch the First Microsoft Datacenter Academy in the Middle East in Saudi Arabia
Academy will equip the Kingdom’s future workforce with specialist technical skills for the new AI era, enabling them to contribute to Saudi Arabia's position as a global datacenter hub Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 11 February 2025 – On the sidelines of LEAP 2025, Microsoft Arabia and the National IT Academy (NITA) announced the launch of... Continue Reading →
Nearly Half of Business Users Targeted by Email Attacks in H2 2024, Acronis Report
Nearly a third of all emails received in H2 2024 were spam, with 1.4% containing malware or phishing links The UAE was one of the countries most targeted by malware in December 2024, and reported the highest percentage of blocked malicious URLs (16.2%) that month Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 13, 2025 – Acronis, a global... Continue Reading →
DXB Female Founders Initiative Secures Sponsorship From Google Cloud
Dubai, UAE – February 12, 2025 – DXB Female Founders (DFF) monthly event series, a dynamic initiative dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs in the UAE, today announced that Google Cloud will sponsor the event series. Hosted at the Google Cloud office in Dubai, the series aligns with Google Cloud's commitment to creating an environment that... Continue Reading →
Mozn Unveils a New Generation of AI Fraud Prevention Solutions at LEAP 2025
FOCAL by Mozn strengthens its Fraud Prevention Suite with Device Fingerprinting, Fraud Analytics, and Fraud Management as a Service, delivering real-time detection, proactive risk mitigation, and seamless security. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 12 February 2025, Mozn, a regional leader in enterprise AI technologies, announced the launch of new products to its flagship AI-powered... Continue Reading →
Qashio and Myne Partner to Transform Financial Wellness for Companies and Employees
Dubai, UAE, 11th February 2025 – Qashio, the UAE’s leading spend management platform, has joined forces with Myne, an innovative wealth management app, to redefine financial wellness for businesses and employees. This groundbreaking partnership bridges the gap between business financial tools and personal wealth management, empowering employees with enhanced financial visibility and planning tools. With... Continue Reading →
stc Unveils Revolutionary AI-Powered Agentic Solutions for Saudi Market at LEAP 2025
UAE, 11 February 2025 – Saudi Arabia's leading digital enabler, stc, is introducing AI-powered agentic solutions to the KSA market through a partnership with Shaffra, a leading deep-tech AI company and a participant in stc InspireU Advanced accelerator program. Through this collaboration, announced at LEAP 2025, local enterprises will be able to reduce operational costs,... Continue Reading →
Microsoft showcases remarkable innovations accelerating AI transformation and growth across the UAE
Microsoft highlighted groundbreaking AI applications transforming industries and driving economic growth across the UAE, reinforcing the nation’s position as a leading hub for digital innovation. 6 February 2025; Dubai, UAE – Microsoft’s global AI tour kicked off today in Dubai. At the event, with the strategic partnership of G42, several groundbreaking AI innovations were spotlighted,... Continue Reading →
Appknox to Reinforce Mobile Application Security with AI-Powered Innovations in the GCCThe company’s AI-powered features provide real-time threat detection, ensure privacy compliance, and bolster proactive defense mechanisms for modern CISOs.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Appknox, a global leader in mobile application security, has launched new AI-driven features designed to address the growing challenges of Generative AI and enhance mobile ecosystem protection. These advanced capabilities provide businesses with real-time visibility, automated threat detection, and proactive defense mechanisms, empowering modern CISOs and security teams to safeguard... Continue Reading →
Microsoft names Samer Abu-Ltaif President for Europe, Middle East and Africa
With over 34 years of experience in technology and business growth, Abu-Ltaif will lead Microsoft across more than 120 markets in EMEA, driving digital transformation for customers and partners in the era of agentic AI. 30 January, 2025; Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Microsoft has announced the appointment of Samer Abu-Ltaif as the President of... Continue Reading →
Data Privacy Survey Reveals 64% of Global Consumers Cite Data Breaches as Top Privacy Concern
New report highlights critical gaps in consumer cybersecurity practices, emphasizing the need for better security tools Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 29, 2025 – Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection,has unveiled the findings of its inaugural report, Data Privacy in 2025: A survey to explore consumer views on cyber protection. The report provides insights into... Continue Reading →
JAGGAER expands its footprint in Saudi Arabia with the announcement of a new partnership with TForce
According to research, the Supply Chain Management Software market in Saudi Arabia is estimated to reach US$58.31m by 2029 Leveraging JAGGAER's intelligent Source-to-Pay and supplier collaboration platform, the partnership with TForce will support Saudi Arabia's digital transformation objectives Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 January 2025: JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration,... Continue Reading →
Avanade Appoints Adel Daira as UAE Country Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 21, 2025: Avanade, the world’s leading Microsoft expert, today announced the appointment of Adel Daira as the new United Arab Emirates (UAE) Country Manager, effective immediately. Adel succeeds Adriano Neves, who will transition to the role of General Manager for Brazil. Adel brings over 13 years of experience at... Continue Reading →
