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Huawei appoints Corey Deng as cybersecurity chief for MECA region
Huawei has appointed Corey Deng as Chief Cybersecurity and Privacy Officer for its Middle East and Central Asia region. The move reflects the company’s continued focus on strengthening cybersecurity and privacy governance across the region. In this role, Corey Deng will lead Huawei’s regional cybersecurity and privacy strategy, overseeing frameworks spanning cybersecurity, data protection, AI security, and privacy compliance.
Pramod Kumar Chennamadhavuni begins new leadership chapter at Pure Edge IT Solutions
In the everevolving landscape of technology, where resilience, retention and innovation define success, Pure Edge IT Solutions has emerged as a trusted partner and collaborator for enterprises across the
UAE Cyber Security Council and Honeywell partner on cyber resilience
The UAE Cyber Security Council and Honeywell have
Aramex appoints Amadou Diallo as group CEO
Aramex has appointed Amadou Diallo as Group Chief
How UAE’s OPEC exit allows repositioning in global energy markets
The UAE’s exit from OPEC is driving investor
Cloudforce One report highlights threats targeting AI reasoning systems
Cloudforce One has released new research examining how adversarial deception techniques can bypass AI reasoning systems. The study analysed seven leading AI models, including both frontier and non-frontier systems, to assess how threat actors could exploit weaknesses in AI reasoning. The research found that attackers are now using lures – blocks of text designed to emotionally manipulate or confuse
Presight and Almaty partner on AI-enabled urban infrastructure
Presight has signed an MoU with the City of Almaty to support the development of next-generation urban infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation through applied AI technologies and intelligent systems.
ServiceNow turns enterprise AI chaos into governed autonomous work
At ServiceNow’s annual customer and partner event, Knowledge
Sitecore appoints Mohammed AlThaher as Regional Vice President for Middle East and Africa
Sitecore, the global leader in AI-enabled digital experience
Core42 and Solutions+ partner to build sovereign AI infrastructure
Core42 has partnered with Solutions+ to deliver secure
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
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)
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
Tech Mahindra and UKG partner on AI-driven workforce transformation
Tech Mahindra and UKG have partnered to help global enterprises, particularly small and mid-sized organisations in North America, improve productivity, efficiency and workforce agility through AI-driven workforce solutions. As part of the agreement, Tech Mahindra will deploy the
You can’t govern what you can’t see
By Srilekha Veena Sankaran, Senior Enterprise Security Evangelist at ManageEngine In February 2025, Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit learned a security lesson on a staggering scale. A cyberattack drained approximately $1.5 billion in Ethereum from Bybit’s cold wallet, making
Standard Chartered appoints Michelle Swanepoel to MEA leadership role
Standard Chartered has appointed Michelle Swanepoel as Head of Financing and Securities Services for the Middle East and Africa, effective 1 July 2026. Based in Dubai, she succeeds Scott Dickinson, who will
The Nano Company and UAEU partner on advanced material innovation
The Nano Company and United Arab Emirates University have signed an MoU to collaborate on applied research, validation and commercial deployment of advanced nanotechnologies. The partnership aims to accelerate innovation in advanced materials through joint
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, the stakes for reliability, resilience, and cyber protection have never been higher. In this conversation, Steven Kenny, Manager – Architect & Engineering (EMEA) at Axis Communications, explains how the company’s long-standing philosophy
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
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
