Today: Nov 26, 2025
OpenAI expands data residency to the United Arab Emirates
OpenAI has announced the availability of data residency for business customers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), allowing organisations to store data at rest in-region when using ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Edu or building on OpenAI’s API Platform. This option allows organisations in the UAE to store data locally, helping them meet national compliance, governance and operational requirements as they
UAE’s $1.29B cybersecurity market to spotlight AI at Intersec InCyber briefing
As the UAE’s cybersecurity market rapidly expands from US$620 million in 2024 to a projected US$1.29 billion by 2030, driven by AI security analytics, Zero Trust architecture, and robust
Veeam launches data platform v13 with advanced cyber resilience and AI features
Veeam Software has launched Veeam Data Platform v13
Kaspersky warns users of rising fake investment platforms
Kaspersky warns users across the Middle East about
Dataiku Report: 94% of UAE data leaders can’t fully explain AI decisions
Nearly all data leaders in the UAE (94%)
RUCKUS Networks launches AI and Wi-Fi 7 Solutions for better MDU experience
CommScope has announced its new RUCKUS MDU (Multi-Dwelling Unit) suite featuring innovative AI and Wi-Fi 7 solutions. This new suite of solutions meets stakeholder demands through its ability to combine enterprise-level Wi-Fi analytics with cloud simplicity and automation; this enables more devices per unit, low latency and high reliability, and a reduction in manual troubleshooting. These outcomes will help drive
Oracle launches Middle East’s first sovereign AI supercluster
Oracle has announced a major expansion of the Oracle Cloud Abu Dhabi Region with the deployment of the first Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Supercluster powered by NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs
VAST Data partners with Microsoft to power the next wave of Agentic AI
VAST Data has announced at Microsoft Ignite a
ServiceNow and Microsoft advance enterprise AI integration
ServiceNow has announced a set of new and forthcoming
AMD, Cisco, HUMAIN unite to create Next-Gen AI infrastructure
AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering
GSMA MWC25 Doha highlights MENA’s rising global role in digital transformation
GSMA MWC25 Doha – held in partnership with Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) – is bringing together global leaders from government, technology, and industry to explore how the region’s accelerating
Nemetschek Group drives Middle East digital transformation at big 5 global 2025
The Nemetschek Group is taking center stage at Big 5 Global 2025 to demonstrate how digital tools and connected workflows are shaping the future of the built environment across the region. Participating as
ManageEngine launches Multi-Portal architecture for advanced FinOps
ManageEngine has announced the expansion of its cloud cost management platform, CloudSpend, by unveiling a multi-portal architecture for managed service providers (MSPs), cloud service providers (CSPs), and multi-tenant enterprises. This latest capability delivers a comprehensive multi-portal experience, enabling organizations
Sophos adds advanced cyber intelligence to Microsoft security copilot
Sophos has announced the general availability of new integrations that connect Sophos Intelix, its robust repository of cyber threat intelligence, with Microsoft Security Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Introduced at the Microsoft Ignite Conference in San Francisco, organizations of
Thales, UAE cyber security council launch cyber centre of excellence
Thales and the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term strategic partnership aimed at developing a Cyber Centre of Excellence in the UAE. This agreement covers the co-development and
GEC Healthcare Vertical Day 2025 showcases future of digital health
Global Enterprise Connect (GEC) successfully hosted the GEC Healthcare Vertical Day 2025 at the elegant Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai, bringing together senior healthcare leaders, innovators, and technology experts to explore the future of digital health, AI adoption, and
GEC BFSI Vertical Day highlights innovation and resilience in finance
The GEC BFSI Vertical Day 2025, organised by Global Enterprise Connect, concluded with remarkable engagement at Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai on 19th November, gathering influential leaders from across the banking, financial services, and insurance sector. The event served
Revibe raises $17M to expand refurbished electronics marketplace
Revibe, the fast-growing marketplace for refurbished electronics, has raised $17 million in a new funding round led by Partech, with participation from E& Capital, Burda Principal Investments, and EQNX, alongside existing investors.
UnionPay, Amazon payment services partner to boost card acceptance in MENA
UnionPay International (UPI) and Amazon Payment Services have announced a strategic collaboration in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, across countries including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon. Luping
Irshad Syed Senior IT Governance Specialist, ADNOC
Irshad Syed, Senior IT Governance Specialist at ADNOC spoke to GEC Newswire during the Global Security Symposium 9th Edition – UAE, offering a thoughtful perspective on the impact of AI on cybersecurity readiness. Irshad Syed, highlighted that while AI brings powerful advancements, it also
Diego Fasano Chief Executive Officer, ERMETIX
Diego Fasano, Chief Executive Officer at Ermetix spoke to GEC Newswire during
Babu Manickan Senior Presales Manager, Swiss GRC
Babu Manickan, Senior Presales Manager at Swiss GRC spoke to GEC Newswire
Rajesh Vikraman CISO, F9 Infotech
During the Global Security Symposium 9th Edition – UAE, Rajesh Vikraman, CISO
How CISOs must lead in 2026: Insights from Erdal Ozkaya
In this exclusive chat, we sit down with Erdal Ozkaya, CISO at
