Amid 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 Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 2025: OPSWAT, a global leader in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, today announced its participation as a Diamond Sponsor at MEA’s leading... Continue Reading →
Microsoft Strengthens Global Partnership with Databricks, Bringing Azure Databricks Capabilities to Saudi Arabia to Support Vision 2030 Goals
Enhanced collaboration will empower Saudi businesses to leverage big data and AI for digital and AI transformation aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. Microsoft Strengthens Global Partnership with Databricks, Bringing Azure Databricks Capabilities to Saudi Arabia to Support Vision 2030 Goals Enhanced collaboration will empower Saudi businesses to leverage big data and AI for digital... Continue Reading →
At Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, Microsoft shows how AI can be an agent of change
AI-powered personal wellness app 'hayat’ demonstrates how AI can improve care management, patient experiences, and treatment outcomes 16 April, 2025; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Microsoft today brought its AI innovations in healthcare solutions to Abu Dhabi Global Health Week, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to advancing the field of health and wellness in... Continue Reading →
SandboxAQ Unlocks New Capabilities for Scientific Discovery and Enterprise Innovation with NVIDIA DGX Cloud
4x faster discovery through a new class of enterprise AI – Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) built to rethink how the world solves its hardest problems. April 16, 2025 – SandboxAQ has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate breakthrough innovations across biopharma, chemicals, advanced materials, financial services, cybersecurity, navigation, and medical imaging. SandboxAQ, a member... Continue Reading →
Inception, a G42 company partners with Kore.ai to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption in the UAE and Beyond
Strategic partnership that aims to co-develop AI-powered products for key enterprise functions 16 April 2025, Abu Dhabi, United Arabi Emirates: Inception, a G42 company, and a leading innovator of industry-specific AI-powered products and enterprise business solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Kore.ai, a US-based global leader in enterprise AI. Under this partnership, Inception and... Continue Reading →
HID Redefines Physical and Digital Security Integration with New Service Platform
Debuting at ISC West, HID Integration Service Addresses Growing Complexities in Security Infrastructure Management United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2025 – HID, global leader in trusted identity and access management solutions, today announced the launch of HID Integration Service, a platform that integrates physical security, cybersecurity and digital identity management. This integration platform-as-a-service (IPaaS) was... Continue Reading →
SolarWinds to Exhibit at GITEX 2025 Global Events
SolarWinds will showcase product innovations with in-depth demonstrations of its observability, database, and service management solutions to enhance operational resilience Dubai, UAE – April 11, 2025 – (BUSINESS WIRE)SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, today announced it will participate in the GITEX 2025 events taking place worldwide... Continue Reading →
New WSO2 Integration Offerings Maximize the Power of AI
New open-source WSO2 Ballerina Integrator environment and Devant by WSO2 AI iPaaS help software developers gain new levels of productivity in delivering AI integrations Dubai, UAE - April 10 Integration plays a critical role in enabling applications and digital services to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Today WSO2 is empowering software developers... Continue Reading →
HID Redefines Secure Authentication in the Mobile World with New OMNIKEY® SE Plug
Sleek and compact RFID reader conveniently extends passwordless authentication to mobile professionals and field workers United Arab Emirates, April 8, 2025 – HID, a global leader in trusted identity and access control solutions, is proud to introduce the new OMNIKEY SE Plug reader at ISC West, an ultra-compact and cable-free RFID reader for mobile use... Continue Reading →
Riverbed Unveils Next-Generation AIOps, Adding Predictive, Agentic and Generative AI to the Riverbed Platform
Company Also Introduces Next Three Data Observability Modules for Unified Agent: Unified Communications, Network Packet Capture and Aternity for Intel® Thunderbolt™ and Wi-Fi Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 8, 2025 – Riverbed, the leader in AIOps for observability, today announced a major expansion of the Riverbed Platform—delivering a bold set of AI-powered observability solutions... Continue Reading →
JAGGAER announces two new leadership team appointments
April 08, 2025: JAGGAER, a global leader in Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration, has announced the appointment of Jon Lawrence as Chief Product Officer and Pascal d’Arc as Chief Strategy Officer. With his vision and transformative approach, Lawrence will oversee the entire product portfolio. Before joining JAGGAER, Lawrence was tasked with leading innovation and the overall... Continue Reading →
Dubai based Roxtec Middle East reports clean power driving best year of trading
Dubai headquartered safety seal manufacturer Roxtec Middle East FZE is reporting its best year of trading in the power industries across the region. The Jebel Ali Freezone based company has grown its power division by 20 per cent and its headcount to 20 with three new hires in the last year. This comes after the... Continue Reading →
OPSWAT Establishes Office in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 04, 2025: OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) solutions, headquartered in Tampa Florida, USA, has announced the opening of its new Saudi office in the capital, Riyadh. The company reiterated its growing commitment to the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding cybersecurity market and its alignment with Saudi Arabia’s digital... Continue Reading →
World League of Fighters and Dubai Sports Council unite to bring combat sport’s biggest event to the Middle East
Dubai, April 3, 2025: The World League of Fighters orchestrated the first official BKFC conference at the Burj Al Arab on 2nd of April, partnering with Dubai Sports Council to announce the championship's Dubai debut. The prestigious gathering brought together WLF Co Founders Rajesh Banga and Sunil Mathew, Director of Dubai Sports Council Eisa Mohammed... Continue Reading →
New App Development Environment from Mercury Security™ Enables Custom, Edge-Based Applications Directly on Controllers
Mercury and Partners Showcase New Apps Enhancing Security, Compliance and IoT Management United Arab Emirates – April 3, 2025 – Mercury Security, the global leader in open architecture access control hardware, returns to ISC West to highlight a new addition to their industry-defining controller platform—the Mercury embedded application environment, an open platform that enables technology partners and OEMs to develop and deploy custom applications directly... Continue Reading →
SolarWinds Unveils Next-Generation Solutions to Tackle Modern IT Operational Resiliency Challenges
New capabilities integrate observability, incident response, service management, and AI automation capabilities designed to streamline IT and strengthen operational resilience Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 03, 2025 – SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, and secure observability and IT management solutions, has announced a major step forward in helping businesses achieve IT... Continue Reading →
AppsFlyer Research Confirms ‘Ramadan Effect’ as Middle East Mobile App Revenues Surpass US$1.7 Billion, Showing 18.6% YoY Growth
The Holy Month continues to drive a significant spike in mobile app engagement and revenue across the Middle East Shopping and Finance apps once again lead the charge Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 02, 2025 – As brands across the region continue to compete for consumer attention during the Holy Month, new data from... Continue Reading →
Yango Ads Expands Its Presence in the UAE’s Growing Digital Market
Dubai, UAE, 26 March 2025: Yango Ads, the Ad Tech division of Yango Group, a global tech company that transforms advanced technologies into practical services for people in their daily lives, is rapidly expanding its presence in the UAE, one of the region’s fastest-growing digital economies. Yango Ads uses breakthrough technologies to create advertising solutions... Continue Reading →
Digital payments economy in Africa expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030 according to new report
Mastercard commits to powering the continent’s growth, delivering meaningful scale and tangible impact Commitment underpinned by strategic investments, public-private partnerships, and market innovation initiatives Focus on enabling MSMEs, scaling cross-border payments, and empowering fintech companies Johannesburg, South Africa, 25 March 2025: Africa’s digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to... Continue Reading →
Trend Micro Predicts Rise of Deepfake-Powered Malicious Digital Twins
Kuwait, March, 2025 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, has unveiled its 2025 cybersecurity predictions report, titled, The Easy Way In/Out: Securing The Artificial Future. The report highlights a surge in AI-powered attacks and the emergence of hyper-personalized, deepfake-driven threats. As cybercrime is projected to cost over $10 trillion... Continue Reading →
Yango Group Launches Corporate Venture Fund to Support Young Entrepreneurs
Dubai, UAE - 19 March 2025: Yango Group, a global tech company bringing advanced technology to local communities, has launched Yango Ventures, a corporate venture fund designed to empower promising startups across LATAM, Sub-Saharan Africa, MENAP, and other high-growth regions of the company’s presence. Yango Ventures aims to foster local innovation and entrepreneurial growth by... Continue Reading →
Rittal, Electrical Enclosure Specialist, Confirms JAGGAER to Streamline Procurement, Increase Transparency, and Enhance Compliance
Dubai United Arab Emirates, March 20, 2025 – Rittal, one of the world's leading system providers of electrical enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure, software and services, has confirmed JAGGAER for its procurement processes. From sourcing and contract management to order management, supplier relationship and complaint management, JAGGAER's solutions support Rittal in optimising its... Continue Reading →
Microsoft launches new Surface Copilot+ PCs for Business to empower professionals across the Middle East to enhance productivity and accelerate AI innovation
The integration of Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors ensures that these devices offer unparalleled speed and efficiency, making them ideal for multitasking, data analysis, and creative work 18 March, 2025; Dubai, UAE – Microsoft today announced the general availability of its latest Surface for Business Copilot+ PCs, featuring the powerful Intel Core Ultra (Series... Continue Reading →
Zoho Launches Projects Plus a Smart, AI-Powered Project Management Solution for Enterprises in MENA
Dubai – March 17, 2025: Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, has launched Projects Plus, a new, collaborative platform designed to simplify and enhance project management for mid-sized and large businesses across the MENA region. With native integration tools like Zoho Projects, WorkDrive, Analytics, and Sprints, Projects Plus streamlines project workflows, file management, real-time... Continue Reading →
WSO2 Appoints Tami Reller and Nina Hargus to Board of Directors
Seasoned Executives Bring Decades of Leadership in Digital Strategy, Finance, and Marketing to Support WSO2’s Global Growth Dubai, UAE, March 2025 – WSO2, the leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, today announced the appointment of Tami Reller and Nina Hargus to its board of directors. These accomplished executives bring decades of leadership experience in marketing,... Continue Reading →
ATS Travel to accept Crypto Currency as a Form of Payment
The deal agreed with Payhound will see ATS Travel accepting Crypto currency as a form of payment – a first in the Middle East region Payhound Partners with ATS Travel to Revolutionize Payment Options with Cryptocurrency Dubai, UAE – ATS Travel, a premier travel management company, and Payhound, a leading provider of fully regulated crypto... Continue Reading →
RemotePass and Wafeq Partner to Automate Payroll and Accounting for UAE & KSA Businesses
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 March, 2025: RemotePass, a UAE-based global payroll platform, and Wafeq, a UAE-based accounting software provider, have partnered to fully automate payroll accounting for businesses in the UAE and KSA. This integration seamlessly syncs payroll and financial data from RemotePass to Wafeq’s accounting system in real-time, eliminating manual entry, reducing errors,... Continue Reading →
AtkinsRéalis and the ICE launch ‘Beyond Engineering’ lecture series in the Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: March 12, 2025 – AtkinsRéalis (TSX: ATRL), a world-class engineering services and nuclear company, and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) have launched a lecture series aimed at sharing knowledge and fostering an active community of industry professionals and academia in the Middle East. The lecture series, titled ‘Beyond Engineering’, will consist... Continue Reading →
Hitachi Energy invests additional $250 million USD to address global transformer shortage
More than 40 percent of the total investment dedicated to the U.S. underpins commitment to scale up the industry to meet surging transformer demand The U.S. investment includes hiring more than 100 people to expand domestic key component manufacturing to strengthen local supply chain Builds on the $6 billion USD investment announced in 2024 –... Continue Reading →
BUYVEST Heralds New Digital Economy with Launch of Advanced Exchange Platform for Trading and Auctioning Authenticated Luxury Assets
Technology acquisition from U.S. resale goods partner Backflip announced with the global exchange platform’s first market in Kuwait Kuwait City, Kuwait, 11 March 2025: BUYVEST, the avant-garde destination for trading authenticated luxury assets through a curated exchange and auction platform, today announced its strategic partnership with Backflip, a U.S. resale technology company. The agreement marks... Continue Reading →
Mozn Ranked Among the World’s Top 50 Companies in Financial Crime and Compliance
Mozn becomes the only organization from the region to be recognized in the Chartis Financial Crime and Compliance 50 (FCC50) report for its commitment to empowering financial institutions with AI-driven fraud prevention and AML compliance solutions Dubai, UAE, March 2025: Mozn, a regional leader in enterprise AI technologies, announced its recognition in the esteemed Chartis... Continue Reading →
Snowflake Integrates Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to Provide Access to the Latest OpenAI Models
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – March 10, 2025 – Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft that will empower enterprises to build easy, efficient, and trusted AI-powered apps and data agents with OpenAI’s models directly in Snowflake Cortex AI, Snowflake’s fully managed AI service. Snowflake Cortex AI will... Continue Reading →
Axis Communications announces two multi-door network controllers offering complete control for up to eight doors
Dubai, UAE, March 2025 – Axis Communications, the leading manufacturer of network security and surveillance solutions, has announced two multi-door network controllers offering complete control for up to eight doors. With onboard lock power, these all-in-one door controllers simplify installations and minimize complexity. AXIS A1710-B offers full control for up to four doors including support... Continue Reading →
New Mass Transit Report from HID Highlights Five Key Priorities for Transit Agencies in 2025
Lack of Funding is Considered Biggest Obstacle to Overcome Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 10, 2025 – HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and biometric authentication solutions, recently published its State of Mass Transit Ticketing Hardware Report 2025 based on a survey of 102 mass transit providers worldwide. Five key priorities that decision-makers should... Continue Reading →
JAGGAER Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification for its Advanced Sourcing Optimizer (ASO) Solution and ISO 27017 Certification Across its SaaS Offerings
March 7th, 2025 – JAGGAER, the global leader in Autonomous Commerce, today announced it has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification for its Advanced Sourcing Optimizer (ASO) solution and ISO 27017 certification across its comprehensive suite of SaaS solutions. These achievements underscore JAGGAER’s unwavering commitment to data security and privacy for its customers. SOC 2... Continue Reading →
Microsoft strengthens partnership with Kuwait Government, announces intent to establish AI powered Azure Region to accelerate AI transformation and drive economic growth
Groundbreaking partnership will see Microsoft and the Government of Kuwait working together on several initiatives and projects across the public sector and state-owned entities to create a robust ecosystem for the development of AI solutions. March, 2025; Kuwait City, Kuwait – Microsoft has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the Government of Kuwait, represented... Continue Reading →
Zain KSA Completes Major Digital Transformation Program in Collaboration With Netcracker
Milestone Supports High-Value Digital Experiences, Accelerates Expansion Into Adjacent Markets WALTHAM, Mass. & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Zain KSA announced today that it has completed a large-scale digital transformation program with Netcracker Technology. The complex BSS/OSS transformation across all lines of business was successfully achieved in less than three years. With the new cloud-based BSS/OSS in... Continue Reading →
GBM Celebrates 35 Years of Innovation, Partnership and Digital Transformation in the Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 05, 2025: – Gulf Business Machines (GBM), a leading end-to-end digital solutions provider, is marking its 35th anniversary this year, celebrating a legacy of technological innovation, strategic partnerships, and business transformation that has shaped the Middle East’s digital economy. Since its inception in 1990, GBM has been a trusted... Continue Reading →
ZainTECH leverages WSO2’s Asgardeo as its Identity-as-a-Service solution to enhance security and efficiency of its offerings
ZainTECH leveraging cutting-edge digital solutions to empower enterprises and governments in the MENA region Partnership shortening the time-to-market for new features and services Dubai, United Arab Emirates – March 2025 – WSO2, a global leader in digital transformation technology, announces that ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions arm of Zain Group, has significantly enhanced the security... Continue Reading →
SolarWinds Announces Winners of 2025 EMEA Partner Awards
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – March 03, 2025 – SolarWinds, a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, recently shared the winners of its 2025 EMEA Partner Awards. The awards recognize the impressive growth and dedication within the distribution and reseller partner community over the past year. “I am beyond grateful... Continue Reading →
Inception and Scale AI Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive AI Innovation Globally
March 3, 2025, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Inception, a G42 company developing AI-native products for enterprises and Scale AI, a leader in building frontier AI solutions, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating global AI adoption across the public and private sector. The partnership agreement was signed between Ashish Koshy, COO of Inception... Continue Reading →
Acronis Launches Simple, Integrated Microsoft 365 Protection for MSPs at UAE TRU Partner Event
New solution will enable the company’s over 370 Middle East MSPs to quickly onboard clients and deliver Microsoft 365 services, accelerating revenues Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 27, 2025 – At the second edition of its Threat Research Unit (TRU) Partner Day in Dubai, Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, launched Acronis... Continue Reading →
Synology Highlights Next-Gen Data Protection for MEA Enterprises Ahead of World Backup Day
February 26, 2025 – Targeting the enterprise data protection market in the Middle East, Synology Inc. unveiled its new ActiveProtect Appliance series, designed for fast deployment and efficient data protection. With World Backup Day approaching, Synology underscores the critical need for mid-sized to large enterprises to safeguard against data loss, breaches, and ransomware. As a... Continue Reading →
i4 Solutions and Cisco Systems showcase the future of AI-Driven IT at Web Summit Qatar 2025
25 February, 2025; Doha, Qatar – i4 Solutions, a leader in digital transformation and a Cisco Gold Partner, is redefining enterprise technology with AI-driven automation and advanced networking This strategic partnership underscores their unwavering commitment to empowering Qatari organizations with intelligent, secure, and scalable technology that drives operational efficiency and fosters innovation. As businesses across... Continue Reading →
Snowflake introduces Cortex Agents for managing enterprise data
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 →
