Today: May 18, 2026
KPMG Middle East appoints Islam Al Bayaa as incoming CEO
KPMG Middle East has appointed Islam Al Bayaa as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026. Currently the Head of Advisory, Al Bayaa will succeed Dr Abdullah Al Fozan following a rigorous selection process and partner vote. Al Bayaa succeeds Dr. Abdullah Al Fozan, Chief Executive Officer, who will complete his current term on 30 September 2026
du Pay appoints Roberto Mancone as CEO for digital growth
du Pay, the digital financial services arm of du, has appointed Roberto Mancone as Chief Executive Officer. With over 25 years of global experience, Mancone will lead the company’s
World CIO 200 Summit Malaysia 2026 concludes with impactful leadership exchange
On 12th May 2026, the prestigious World CIO
Abu Dhabi to host ISNR 2026 security exhibition at ADNEC Centre
Under the patronage of Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh
Huawei appoints Corey Deng as cybersecurity chief for MECA region
Huawei has appointed Corey Deng as Chief Cybersecurity
Synology highlights cyber resilience and AI infrastructure in Middle East
Synology has highlighted the shift from traditional backups to integrated cyber resilience and AI-ready infrastructure for Middle Eastern enterprises. Addressing a surge in regional cyberattacks, the tech leader emphasised the need for recovery readiness and digital sovereignty to support secure innovation. The company emphasized the urgent need for businesses to modernize their data protection strategies as rising cyber risks,
UAE’s Permus Software House launches Myndlab
Permus Software House, a software development company and venture builder headquartered in DIFC, announced the beta launch of Myndlab, the region’s first native Arabic AI application builder. Developed with
Red Hat and Core42 partner to deliver sovereign AI in the UAE
Red Hat and Core42 have partnered to provide
Cloudforce One report highlights threats targeting AI reasoning systems
Cloudforce One has released new research examining how
Presight and Almaty partner on AI-enabled urban infrastructure
Presight has signed an MoU with the City
WSO2 founder Sanjiva Weerawarana to step down as CEO
WSO2 has announced that founder Dr Sanjiva Weerawarana will step down as CEO in June 2026. Devaka Randeniya, the current Chief Revenue Officer, has been appointed Acting CEO as the board begins
Group-IB aids INTERPOL in major MENA cybercrime takedown
Group-IB has supported INTERPOL’s Operation Ramz, the first large-scale cybercrime operation focused on the Middle East and North Africa. Providing critical intelligence, Group-IB helped disrupt phishing infrastructure, malware, and scams targeting individuals
World Password Day 2026: Treat identity as the perimeter (and act like it)
By Dr. Martin Kraemer, CISO Advisor at KnowBe4 World Password Day is no longer just a nudge to pick stronger passwords, it’s a moment to rethink identity. It is a call to stop treating passwords as the perimeter
CyberKnight partners with DomainTools to deliver advanced domain intelligence across META region
CyberKnight announced a strategic distribution agreement with DomainTools, a global leader in Internet intelligence and domain-based threat detection, to bring advanced threat hunting solutions to the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. DomainTools’ solutions, including Iris Detect,
One Identity appoints Randy Menon as Product and Marketing Chief
One Identity has named Randy Menon as Chief Product and Marketing Officer. With more than 20 years of enterprise software experience, Menon will lead product management and marketing as the company expands its identity and privileged access management
Genetec launches Cloudlink 2210 for enterprise security deployments
Genetec has introduced the Cloudlink 2210, a cloud-managed appliance designed for large-scale enterprise physical security deployments. The solution helps organisations manage cloud storage costs, support existing devices and maintain local operations during connectivity disruptions without overhauling infrastructure. Like
UAE Cybersecurity Council and Dell launch Abu Dhabi cyber centre
The UAE Cyber Security Council and Dell Technologies have launched a Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi. The initiative aims to strengthen national cyber capabilities and support the UAE’s vision for a secure, resilient and globally competitive
UAE AI strategy offers lessons for global governments, Yango research finds
New research from Yango Group and INSEAD suggests governments should treat AI as core infrastructure rather than isolated projects. By examining the UAE’s transition to an AI-native government, the study identifies leadership,
OrbitWorks and Shory partner to advance satellite insurance and space data
Shory Group and OrbitWorks have partnered to integrate satellite technology with insurance risk modelling. Announced at Make it in the Emirates, the collaboration will leverage geospatial intelligence from the Altair constellation to improve underwriting accuracy
CXOWIRE EPISODE : Resilience by Design | Shaukat Ali Khan Executive CDIO
In a world where geopolitical instability, cyber threats, AI-driven attacks, and infrastructure disruptions are becoming part of the new normal, resilience is no longer just an IT conversation. It is now a boardroom priority. In the latest episode of CXO Wire, we sit down
CXOWIRE EPISODE: Availability of data is not availability of operations
The start of the Middle East conflict has brought into focus the
Security by Design: How Axis Is redefining physical security in the Al era
As physical security systems become increasingly connected, cloud-enabled, and powered by AI,
Cloud and AI are transforming security systems says Andrew Elvish at Genetec
During Intersec 2026 in UAE, Andrew Elvish, Vice President of Marketing, at
Why AI-native security is shifting the focus from detection to response
In this session, Jehan Wickramasuriya, Senior Vice President of Security & Resilience Software
