Today: Apr 29, 2026
Autotech Ventures expands to UAE to drive GCC auto commerce digitization
Autotech Ventures is expanding into the United Arab Emirates to tap opportunities in digitization and disruptive technologies reshaping the GCC auto commerce ecosystem. The firm has appointed Saud Abbasi as Regional Advisor and Rabih Haydar as Director of Partnerships EMEA to support regional growth. “The GCC is rapidly becoming one of the most dynamic automotive markets in the world,”
Cohesity makes strategic technical appointments to boost UAE investment
Cohesity has announced key technical appointments in the Middle East to strengthen regional investment. New roles include Murad Abu Abed, Ayman Hammoudeh, Mazin Bayado, and Mohammed Almulla, supporting organisations
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to lead next era
Tim Cook’s departure as Apple CEO ends a
Pramod Kumar Chennamadhavuni begins new leadership chapter at Pure Edge IT Solutions
In the ever‑evolving landscape of technology, where resilience,
Global Security Symposium & Sovereign AI Summit 2026 marks a milestone in cybersecurity and sovereign AI leadership
The Global Security Symposium 2026 & Sovereign AI
Proofpoint, Inc. report: UAE firms lead in AI adoption, security matures
A new report by Proofpoint, Inc. finds UAE organizations among the most advanced in AI deployment, with security strategies rapidly evolving. Based on a survey of over 1,400 security professionals across 12 countries, the study highlights gaps between fast AI adoption and preparedness to manage emerging risks. AI is increasingly permeating organizations and is now operational across most functions,
Submer expands AI platform, brings sovereign cloud to Middle East
Submer has expanded its AI infrastructure platform and global services following its acquisition of Radian Arc Operations Pty Ltd earlier this year. The move strengthens its full-stack capabilities and
Why UAE businesses need to rethink wireless for the AI era
Wireless is no longer a background capability. In
ESET previews AI security features to protect chatbot and AI workflows
ESET has introduced upcoming AI security capabilities designed
MBZUAI launches Ruwwad AI Scholars Fellowship in the UAE
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has
Becoming an AI first industrial cloud provider
In the industrial space, IFS connects engineering, production, asset management, field service, project execution, through a unified digital thread on a single cloud platform. IFS is also purpose-built for industries and is
WatchGuard appoints Rabih Itani as MEA Regional Director
WatchGuard Technologies has appointed Rabih Itani as Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa. The move supports regional expansion amid strong cybersecurity market growth driven by digital transformation across key sectors.
SentinelOne appoints Girard Moussa as META Area Vice President
SentinelOne has appointed Girard Moussa as Area Vice President of Sales for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region. Moussa will lead regional sales strategy and drive adoption of the SentinelOne Singularity Platform across enterprise and public sector
SUSE Portfolio now available on Oracle Marketplace
SUSE, a global leader of enterprise open source solutions and an Oracle partner, today announced that the entire SUSE portfolio is available on Oracle Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The SUSE portfolio, available on Oracle
ASUS launches Chromebook CM32 Detachable for reliable mobile productivity
ASUS has announced the all-new ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable, the perfect portable companion for study, work and play, with a versatile 2-in-1 design that allows it to transform seamlessly from a laptop to a tablet. It features a
ServiceNow completes acquisition of Armis to strengthen cyber risk management
ServiceNow has completed its acquisition of Armis to enhance asset visibility and improve AI-driven cyber risk management across enterprise environments. The close follows ServiceNow’s completion of the Veza acquisition in March 2026. Veza brought AI-native identity intelligence to
World CIO 200 Summit Türkiye edition brings global leaders together in Istanbul
The World CIO 200 Summit – Türkiye Edition, held on 16 April 2026 at Le Meridien Istanbul Etiler, brought together a powerful gathering of global CIOs, CISOs, cybersecurity experts, and enterprise leaders for a high-impact day of knowledge
Farnek launches adjustable FM contracts for UAE schools
Farnek has introduced flexible facilities management (FM) contracts for UAE universities and schools, allowing institutions to switch between three operational modes within 24 hours based on campus usage. The solution aims to
Emirates A380 returns with Starlink Wi-Fi onboard
Emirates has completed the first installation of next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi on its flagship A380, marking a major upgrade to onboard connectivity. The move enhances passenger experience with faster, more reliable internet on one of aviation’s
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
