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Tenable's Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

Tenable’s Mark Thurmond on Black Hat, cybersecurity and exposure management

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation under Vision 2030, the kingdom’s ambition to build…

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Women say the tech ladder is steeper, Acronis study finds

More than eight in 10 women believe stronger representation at the top could shift culture, yet most still report bias, slower progression and heavier work-life demands

Dr Sudhindra Shamanna – Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Dubai on AI literacy in the Middle East

Building AI literacy: Preparing Middle East students for an ethical AI future

AI literacy isn’t just about technical skills; it also demands ethics and critical thinking, says Dr Shamanna

AI and IoT take centre stage as Gulf cooling demand surges

AI and IoT take centre stage as Gulf cooling demand surges

TCL’s IoT-powered solutions integrate seamlessly with smart home platforms, enabling users to schedule usage, detect faults, and track energy consumption patterns directly from their smartphones

From 15-minute drops to urban air mobility: Drone deliveries go mainstream in the UAE

From 15-minute drops to urban air mobility: Drone deliveries go mainstream in the UAE

noon and its partners are now focused on transitioning autonomous last-mile delivery from demonstration to day-to-day operational reality

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UAE data leaders struggle with AI oversight, Dataiku report shows

While 56 per cent of data leaders worldwide believe a CEO will be forced out by 2026 over an AI-related failure, only 35 per cent of UAE respondents share that view

AI’s reality check: Why CFOs, CIOs and regulators will rewrite the rules in 2026

AI vs jobs in 2026: Why CFOs, CIOs and regulators will rewrite the rules in 2026

As investors and operators reassess their bets, technology providers will be forced to seek new architectural and financial models

GCC steps into a new era as AI acceleration reshapes regional priorities

GCC steps into a new era as AI acceleration reshapes regional priorities

Reinvention is no longer a one-off initiative; it must become a continuous capability embedded in the organisational DNA, says Accenture’s Shehadi

UAE warning: 79% of travellers at risk from unsafe device charging

UAE warning: 79% of travellers at risk from unsafe device charging

This trend underscores the growing operational and financial vulnerabilities organisations face as digital reliance intensifies across sectors

WhatsApp levels up ‘About’: The feature that lets you say it all in a blink

WhatsApp levels up ‘About’: The feature that lets you say it all in a blink

With billions of users relying on the platform, WhatsApp is sharpening its focus on lightweight, expressive, and visually rich communication formats

Thales' Pascale Sourisse on how national human capital is fuelling UAE’s growth

Thales’ Pascale Sourisse on how national human capital is fuelling UAE’s growth

The president and CEO Thales International says the challenge is developing a workforce that is not just technically competent, but also strategically minded, capable of driving innovation across sectors

Cloudflare restores services after outage impacts thousands of internet users

Cloudflare restores services after outage impacts thousands of internet users

The latest outage at Cloudflare prevented thousands of users from accessing platforms such as Canva, X, Grindr and ChatGPT

From Dubai to Riyadh: Could AI be your next workplace colleague?

From Dubai to Riyadh: Could AI be your next workplace colleague?

The Middle East, particularly the UAE and Saudi, is distinguishing itself as one of the fastest testing grounds for AI-enabled talent ecosystems

ATRC's Dr Mae Almansoori on why Abu Dhabi is betting big on STEM

ATRC’s Dr Mae Almansoori on why Abu Dhabi is betting big on STEM

Economies that invest in STEM gain more than skilled workers; they create ecosystems where knowledge drives innovation, and innovation promotes enterprise

Your iPhone just became your ID: Apple launches digital passport integration

The rollout marks an expansion of Apple’s efforts to replace physical credentials with privacy-focused alternatives integrated directly into iPhone

Khazna Data Centers' Tinboat Arslanouk on what's powering its global expansion

Khazna Data Centers’ Tinboat Arslanouk on what’s powering its global expansion

The chief business officer – International explains how the company is positioning itself as the foundational layer of the AI era and what sovereignty means in the context of hyperscale infrastructure

Azentio CEO Sanjay Singh on fintech’s role in the future of Islamic finance

Azentio CEO Sanjay Singh on fintech’s role in the future of Islamic finance

Singh explains how fintech is redefining lending across the GCC, the critical role of governance in AI adoption, and what trends will drive fintech innovation in 2026

Forcepoint's Samer Diya on AI, collaboration and next wave of cyber threats

Forcepoint’s Samer Diya on AI, collaboration and next wave of cyber threats

Forcepoint’s Diya explains how AI-native security, real-time analytics, and stronger public-private collaboration are reshaping the nation’s cybersecurity landscape

Tally’s Vikas Panchal on keeping business management human-centered

Tally’s Vikas Panchal on keeping business management human-centered

The MENA GM shares Tally’s innovations are helping MSMEs adapt to evolving regulatory demands and balance flexibility with data privacy

Dubai Municipality launches AI-powered ‘Smart Municipality Eye’ for predictive green infrastructure management

Dubai Municipality launches AI-powered ‘Smart Municipality Eye’ for predictive green infrastructure management

Through the Smart Municipality Eye, drones will conduct aerial and field mapping across 52 million square metres of green areas throughout Dubai

Renen Hallak, founder and CEO of VAST Data

VAST Data and CoreWeave sign $1.17bn agreement to power next-generation AI infrastructure

The agreement advances a shared mission to redefine the data and compute architecture powering AI

Future-ready UAE: How AI is transforming classrooms, boardrooms, and beyond

Future-ready UAE: How AI is transforming classrooms, boardrooms, and beyond

The recognition of potential risks alongside benefits underscores the importance of embedding ethics into both education and workplace practices

Insights by Blue Yonder's Simon Bowes on embracing the full potential of the AI-powered supply chain

Insights: Embracing the full potential of the AI-powered supply chain

In a region like the UAE, where logistics and transport have been named top-priority sectors for AI adoption by both government and industry stakeholders, building AI resilience into supply chains is especially critical, says Bowes

Suliman Gaouda, Regional Vice President, Middle East & Africa, Sitecore

Sitecore’s Suliman Gaouda on shaping personalised digital experiences in the region

The regional VP, MEA, Sitecore Middle East, shares how the composable, cloud-native platform is helping Middle Eastern organisations deliver secure, personalised, and efficient digital experiences

INETCO's Ugan Naidoo on how its changing the game in real-time fraud detection

INETCO’s Ugan Naidoo on how it’s changing the game in real-time fraud detection

The INETCO co-founder and CTO discusses how AI-driven analytics and real-time data are reshaping how banks fight fraud and build customer trust

Abu Dhabi Chamber signs agreement with 1X Technologies to advance AI and robotics innovation in industrial and energy sectors 1

Abu Dhabi Chamber, 1X Technologies to boost AI, robotics in industrial, energy sectors

The partnership also targets SMEs, enabling them to implement next-generation automation and AI solutions to improve productivity and gain access to global markets

WhatsApp levels up: Apple Watch app launches as chat backups get biometric security

WhatsApp levels up: Apple Watch app launches as chat backups get biometric security

These updates reflect WhatsApp’s broader effort to deliver seamless communication experiences while maintaining strong privacy protections

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OpenAI, AWS forge $38bn partnership to power the next frontier of AI

The deal will give OpenAI access to AWS’s large-scale AI infrastructure, which includes clusters of more than 500,000 chips.

Roland Daccache CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike’s Roland Daccache on fighting new AI-powered cyber threats

The CrowdStrike exec tells us why identity is the new battlefield, the rise of cloud-native attacks, and how the firm is adapting its strategy to meet the unique needs of the region

Microsoft to invest $15.2bn in UAE to expand AI, cloud infrastructure

Microsoft to invest $15.2bn in UAE to expand AI, cloud infrastructure

Microsoft said it would train one million people in the UAE by 2027, including 120,000 government employees and 175,000 students