By Ziad Nasr, General Manager, Middle East, Acronis In today’s digital age, re-evaluating networks and cybersecurity operations is essential, particularly in the UAE, where the threat landscape is rapidly evolving. For instance, in 2021, the UAE witnessed an increase of 71% in cyber-attacks, emphasising the critical need to upgrade outdated systems,Read More…
Kaspersky experts have outlined top four email scam themes and tactics currently prevalent in the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa region (META). These scams highlight different social engineering techniques used by cybercriminals, however the objective remains the same, which is to entice unsuspecting victims and steal their personal and financial information.Read More…
GoDaddy today announced the launch of the .AI domain extension in the UAE. This exciting addition opens up a world of opportunities for individuals, developers, startups, and research institutions, aligning perfectly with the UAE’s visionary AI strategy and dynamic growth in the field of artificial intelligence.Read More…
The UAE-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has announced plans to reinforce its presence in China, as part of its growth strategy to diversify and expand across international markets with the Chineseand the Asia Pacific regions at the forefront. Yahsat’s senior commercial team, led by its Chief Commercial Officer,Read More…
G42 Cloud, a cloud provider in the UAE and AI data platform company VAST Data have joined forces in an ambitious strategic partnership to reimagine the future of data-intensive AI computing. G42 Cloud selected the VAST Data Platform to build a central data foundationRead More…
Amsaan Accessible Tours, the first company specialising in organising unique tours for Deaf people in the MENA region, has emerged as a leading company in the tourism sector for People of Determination in the UAE. The company’s flagship feature is the “Deaf for the Deaf” principle, where 80% of theRead More…
Wellx, the pioneering health and wellness-focused InsurTech platform that launched in 2022, has announced the successful completion of a $2 million seed funding round. The investment will enable the UAE start-up to catalyse regional growth, drive technological innovationRead More…
The latest Codebreakers competition organized by Kaspersky among cybersecurity specialists from more than 35 countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and South Africa has revealed that reverse engineering is the most complex task performed by InfoSec practitioners. Reverse engineering implies detailed examination of a software product or web applicationRead More…
Cisco AppDynamics’ latest report, The Age of Application Observability, which surveyed 1,140 IT professionals including several in the UAE, reveals the levels of complexity that technologists are encountering as they implement cloud native technologies alongside existing on-premises applications and infrastructure. Crippling complexity is impacting end user experience Rapid adoption of cloudRead More…
Ring has launched the second generation of Indoor Cam, bringing an additional layer of privacy and security for homeowners. Indoor Camera (2nd Gen) is Ring’s first-ever security camera with a new, manual, removable privacy cover, that turns off audio and video recording when it’s placed over the camera lens, giving customersRead More…
It’s time for summer vacation again, and while many look forward to a well-deserved break, there is an entire industry that is unlikely to take any time off: cybercrime. Digital security risks and malicious attacks increase during summertime due to lower and temporary staffing in the workplaces. The UAE, withRead More…
realme announced the launch of its new smartphone, realme 11 Pro Series 5G in UAE. The brand-new series includes realme 11 Pro+ 5G and realme 11 Pro 5G. As realme’s hero series, realme 11 Pro+ 5G makes realme’s flagship camera phone of the year.Read More…
