The number of the year: Kaspersky detected half a million malicious files daily in 2025
Africa headed the rating with 41% of users attacked with this type of threat; APAC reached 33%, Middle East –…
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Saviynt Opens Dubai HQ to Strengthen Identity Security as AIAdoption Accelerates Across the Middle East
Strategic partnership with cybersecurity leader StarLink expands regional access LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Saviynt, a leader in AI-powered identity security, today…
46th GCC Summit Concludes in Bahrain With Renewed Commitments to Security, Integration, and Regional Stability
The 46th GCC Summit in Bahrain reaffirmed commitments to regional security, economic integration, and collaboration in food, water, and digital sectors. Gulf leaders also reiterated support for a just resolution to the Palestinian cause. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlighted the growing GCC-Italy partnership, especially in energy, digital transformation, and maritime security.
Saudi Vision 2030 Accelerates Cybersecurity Innovation as Global Firms Deepen Local Partnerships at Black Hat MEA
At Black Hat MEA, Exabeam CEO Pete Harteveld highlighted how Saudi Vision 2030 is accelerating cybersecurity innovation and attracting global firms. Success in the Kingdom requires deep local partnerships, talent development, and AI-driven security augmentation. Exabeam’s rapid growth and new Riyadh Innovation Center reflect Saudi Arabia’s expanding cybersecurity ecosystem.
Rubrik Enters Saudi Arabia Through Strategic Partnership With Echelon Digital
Rubrik has entered Saudi Arabia through a strategic partnership with Echelon Digital Group, delivering advanced data protection, cyber recovery, and compliance solutions across key sectors. The collaboration supports Vision 2030 goals around cybersecurity and digital sovereignty, helping enterprises strengthen resilience and advance secure digital transformation across the Kingdom and wider GCC.
IBM and stc Group Partner to Strengthen Saudi Telecom Sector with Quantum-Safe Cybersecurity Framework
IBM and stc group have introduced a quantum-safe cybersecurity framework to protect Saudi Arabia’s telecom infrastructure from future quantum-enabled threats. The partnership strengthens encryption, aligns with NIST standards, and supports Vision 2030 goals, positioning stc as a regional leader in secure, future-ready telecommunications as quantum technologies rapidly advance.
Ooredoo Partners with Oracle to Launch Qatar’s First Sovereign Cloud Platform
Ooredoo has partnered with Oracle to launch Oracle Alloy, Qatar’s first fully sovereign cloud and AI platform. Hosted in Ooredoo’s national data centers, it offers in-country data control, compliance, and high-performance AI capabilities. The initiative supports regulated sectors and aligns with Qatar’s digital economy goals and National Vision 2030.
Gulf Region Advances Plans to Become a Global Digital Data Hub
The Gulf is moving to become a global digital data hub, with Ooredoo and regional governments investing in major terrestrial fiber routes linking the Arabian Peninsula to Europe. New corridors through Oman, Iraq, Turkey, Syria and Saudi Arabia aim to reduce reliance on Red Sea subsea cables and strengthen regional digital resilience.
Qatar Partners with PwC Middle East and OpenAI to Accelerate National AI Ecosystem
Qatar’s MCIT has partnered with PwC Middle East and OpenAI to build a national AI ecosystem. The agreement focuses on an AI testbed, public-sector productivity, and new AI-driven projects. The collaboration will accelerate digital transformation, strengthen governance, expand safe adoption, and support Qatar’s shift toward a competitive, knowledge-based economy.
Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF Celebrate Milestone in Three-Year Child Online Protection Partnership
Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF concluded their three-year partnership to advance child online protection, celebrating progress with government, civil society, and youth representatives. The initiative delivered education, policy advocacy, and nationwide awareness campaigns while supporting major research on online exploitation. The partnership sets a strong foundation for a safer digital environment for Pakistan’s children.