AFRIPOL signs MoU with Group-IB to focus on cybersecurity
The partnership between AFRIPOL and Group-IB, aligned with their mutual commitment to combating cybercrime, is designed to enhance cybersecurity across Africa.
To enhance and combat...
Middle East Lags in Cybersecurity Defense, Warns Deloitte: Lack of Funding, Talent Hinder Progress
The Middle East region faces a significant cybersecurity gap, lagging behind global standards despite increasing digitalization and reliance on emerging technologies. According to a...
UAE Launches First Space-to-Ground Quantum Security Network
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and Space42 have signed an agreement to build the UAE’s first integrated space-to-ground quantum communication network, marking a major...
Geopolitical Flashpoints Trigger 13% Spike in EEMEA Cyberattacks, Mastercard Reports
A volatile mix of shifting geopolitical alliances, state-sponsored espionage, and highly targeted sabotage has driven a 13% surge in cyberattacks across Eastern Europe, the...
Industrial Sabotage Fears Mount as Cyber Gaps Threaten Water, Power Grids
DUBAI — The critical infrastructure keeping the world’s power flowing and water running faces an escalating threat as automated cyberattacks increasingly target the software-driven...
Middle East Inc. Leads Global Peers in Arming for AI Cyber War
Middle East corporations are emerging as global frontrunners in the race to defend against AI-powered cyberattacks, aggressively outspending international rivals on advanced defensive tech...
Khalifa Fund Debuts National Accelerator to Fuel Cybersecurity Startups
The United Arab Emirates is ramping up its defense of the digital economy, launching a specialized national program designed to scout, fund, and scale...
Maldives Seeks UAE Assistance to Bolster Cyber Defense Capabilities
MALE — The Maldives is seeking deeper technical and operational support from the United Arab Emirates to expand its Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC),...
How UAE CISOs Are Rewriting the Cybersecurity Playbook
The United Arab Emirates is rapidly emerging as a global standout in digital defense. According to Proofpoint’s 2026 Voice of the CISO report, material...
















