Today: Mar 04, 2026
40% of UAE organizations rank as AI leaders, matching global Front-Runners
The UAE has positioned itself as a leading AI market, with 42% of organizations now qualifying as AI Leaders according to a comprehensive new study by Boston Consulting Group. The report, “Unlocking Potential: How GCC Organizations Can Convert AI Momentum into Value at Scale,” reveals that UAE organizations are not only matching global peers but demonstrating exceptional progress in
Global CIO Forum Townhall Session 1 reveals the Four Pillars Framework
The Global CIO Forum (GCF) successfully convened Townhall Session 1, led by Venkatesh Mahadevan, Global Board Member of GCF, marking the formal introduction of a defining strategic blueprint for
RLE and GCF partner to shape CEO-ready CIOs
Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) and Global CIO Forum
TII launches cloud service offering access to In-House quantum processing units
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has announced the
Exabeam appoints new leaders Across India, MEA and Turkey
Exabeam has appointed Mazen Adnan Dohaji as Senior Vice
Palo Alto Networks and Global partners launch Secure-by-Design AI factories
Palo Alto Networks has announced an expanded security ecosystem designed to protect this new industrial backbone. At Mobile World Congress 2026, the company unveiled four collaborations with Nokia, U Mobile, Aeris, and Celerway that allow enterprises to enable sovereign AI and secure the autonomous edge without compromising performance. Anand Oswal, Executive Vice President, Palo Alto Networks said, “We are establishing the secure foundation for
VAST Data launches secure, Self-Learning agentic AI platform
VAST Forward 2026, VAST Data has announced the VAST Data PolicyEngine and VAST Data TuningEngine, two new computing services that will allow the next generation of the VAST AI Operating
ServiceNow launches autonomous workforce, integrates move works into AI platform
ServiceNow has launched Autonomous Workforce, AI specialists that can
Meet Nano Banana 2, Now live on Gemini app and Google Search in MENA
Nano Banana 2 is now available in the
The missing layer of enterprise AI
In this candid conversation, Rajesh Ganesan, CEO of ManageEngine, explains
Group-IB High-Tech crime trends report 2026: Supply chain attacks lead global cyber threats
Group-IB has launched its High-Tech Crime Trends Report 2026, revealing that supply chain attacks have become the dominant force reshaping the global cyber threat landscape. For organizations across the Middle East &
Kaspersky study: 70% of UAE firms plan AI-Driven SOCs amid talent and data gaps
Almost all companies planning to establish a Security Operations Center (SOC) regard artificial intelligence (AI) as a must-have component. However, despite high expectations, organizations face significant challenges in deploying and operationalizing AI
Acronis Report: UAE organisations show stronger resilience as cyberattacks decline in 2025
New research from Acronis shows that while cyber threats remain highly active across the UAE, organisations are becoming markedly better at stopping attacks before they escalate. Despite continued exposure to phishing links and malicious campaigns throughout 2025, malware
Kaspersky uncovers Keenadu Android malware preinstalled on new devices
Kaspersky has detected a new malware for Android devices that it dubbed Keenadu. This malware is distributed in multiple forms – it can be preinstalled directly into devices’ firmware, embedded within system apps, or even downloaded from official
Proofpoint acquires Acuvity to boost AI security and governance
Proofpoint has acquired Acuvity, a pioneer in AI enterprise security and governance. The acquisition further strengthens Proofpoint’s platform with AI-native visibility, governance, and runtime protection for AI and agent-driven workflows. As generative AI rapidly reshapes how work gets done,
OPSWAT appoints Jan Miller as Chief Technology Officer
OPSWAT has appointed Jan Miller as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this expanded role, Miller will lead the newly created Technology Center, align research, engineering, and product development, and drive the company’s strategy for advanced threat detection at
Khazna launches NexOps to elevate Mission-Critical data center operations
Khazna Data Centers has announced the launch of Khazna NexOps, a dedicated, in-house operations organization designed to deliver a new standard of consistency, responsiveness, and operational excellence for hyperscale and AI-era infrastructure. With this launch, Khazna has transitioned
Al-Futtaim and Siemens partner to drive digital transformation and sustainable real estate
In a pivotal step towards accelerating digital transformation and sustainability, Al-Futtaim Real Estate, the real estate division of Al-Futtaim, today announced a landmark strategic partnership with Siemens, a global technology powerhouse. This
Emirates NBD provides green facility to Arabian Gulf Steel Industries
Emirates NBD has successfully structured and completed a green facility for Arabian Gulf Steel Industries (AGSI). This financing will support the expansion of low-carbon steel production by AGSI, a leading private sector steel manufacturer and
Cloud and AI are transforming security systems says Andrew Elvish at Genetec
During Intersec 2026 in UAE, Andrew Elvish, Vice President of Marketing, at Genetec discussed with GEC’s Managing Editor, Arun Shankar, the key trends in physical security, storage, networking and surveillance. Elvish dwells extensively on the integration of cloud, impact of AI, and the importance of data
Why AI-native security is shifting the focus from detection to response
In this session, Jehan Wickramasuriya, Senior Vice President of Security & Resilience Software
Anand Eswaran explains why it was important for Veeam to acquire Securiti AI
Anand Eswaran CEO Veeam talks to Global Enterprise Connect’s, Managing Editor Arun
Irshad Syed Senior IT Governance Specialist, ADNOC
Irshad Syed, Senior IT Governance Specialist at ADNOC spoke to GEC Newswire
Diego Fasano Chief Executive Officer, ERMETIX
Diego Fasano, Chief Executive Officer at Ermetix spoke to GEC Newswire during
