Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Algeria has enacted a presidential decree mandating dedicated cybersecurity units across public institutions to counter rising digital threats. The framework enforces independent governance, risk mapping, audits, and incident reporting, following a year in which the country recorded over 70 million cyberattacks.
Zimbabwe’s telecoms regulator has denied claims that a new cybercrime law is being enforced, stating that digital offences remain governed by the existing Criminal Law Act. POTRAZ warned against misinformation, urging verification through official channels as cyber laws globally raise concerns around free speech, privacy, and enforcement powers.
Algeria has enacted a presidential decree mandating dedicated cybersecurity units across public institutions, strengthening governance as cyber threats surge. With over 70 million attacks recorded in 2024, the framework introduces risk mapping, audits, and direct reporting lines to protect public services, data, and critical infrastructure.
Qatar is advancing mission-critical connectivity through secure 5G, private networks, and satellite services, positioning digital infrastructure at the heart of national security. Vodafone Qatar’s DIMDEX showcase and Starlink partnership highlight how resilient connectivity is shaping defence, maritime, and public safety operations.
ADIB has named Corgea, Nothreat, and DTEX Systems as winners of its UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge, spotlighting global startups delivering AI-driven solutions to strengthen digital resilience. The initiative aligns with national cybersecurity priorities and reinforces the UAE’s ambition to build a secure, future-ready financial ecosystem.
SentinelOne has launched its AI-native Singularity Platform on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia, hosted in the Dammam region. The deployment keeps all security data within national borders, supporting PDPL and NCA compliance, reducing latency, and enabling real-time, autonomous threat detection for government, finance, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Africa’s mobile money and digital economy boom is colliding with an escalating wave of cybercrime. With billions lost annually and attacks targeting banks, telecoms and governments, experts warn fragmented policies and external dependence are leaving the continent exposed. Sustainable growth now hinges on building strong, homegrown cybersecurity capacity.
UNIDEES has appointed Taher Amine ELHOUARI as Head of Advisory & CSIRT, marking 20 years of cybersecurity leadership. Known for operational resilience over checkbox compliance, ELHOUARI is shaping enterprise security across Africa and the Middle East, unifying strategy, governance, and execution into real-world, future-ready defense programs.
AI-powered cyberattacks are accelerating across the UAE, enabling deepfakes, automated phishing, and rapid data theft. Shorter detection windows heighten risks for banks, hospitals, and smart infrastructure, pushing organisations to adopt zero-trust models, secure-by-design systems, and stronger digital awareness.
Trust has become cybersecurity’s weakest link. As attackers shift toward vendors, files, and human behaviour, the next wave of breaches will bypass tools and exploit assumptions. In 2026, defence will depend less on software and more on culture, governance, and how organisations think about risk.