
Ransomware attacks double as July cyber threats surge, says Check Point
Global cyber attacks increased by 16% year-on-year in July 2026, according to Check Point Research. Ransomware incidents nearly doubled, while generative AI

Zahid Group partners with Snowflake for AI and data transformation
Zahid Group, a leading Saudi Arabian conglomerate, has selected Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud to drive its digital transformation. This multi-year partnership focuses

Alteryx report finds 53% of firms struggle with business context in AI
New research from Alteryx reveals that 80% of organisations plan to increase AI spending, yet over half struggle to translate business context

84% report AI returns on investment. Only 7% say the cost matched their plan
SolarWinds’ 2026 State of ITSM Report, drawn from 844 IT professionals, finds AI meeting expectations while workloads hold steady or rise. The

ESET to showcase AI-native cybersecurity at LEAP 2026 in Saudi Arabia
ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, will present its latest AI-native innovations at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh from 31 August to 3

Elitser Technologies marks 20 years of growth with ManageEngine
Elitser Technologies has expanded to a 350-strong organisation across the GCC and India. Over a 20-year partnership with ManageEngine, the firm has

The World CIO 200 Summit Oman Edition brings technology leaders together in Muscat
The World CIO 200 Summit Oman Edition successfully concluded at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry Headquarters in Muscat on 17

Cloudflare to showcase AI security and agentic infrastructure at LEAP 2026
Cloudflare will present its vision for secure, agentic AI infrastructure at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation

Accenture to showcase sovereign AI research as Gen AI Partner for LEAP 2026
Accenture returns to LEAP 2026 as Gen AI Partner, unveiling new research on sovereign AI in the Middle East. The firm will

FIFA selects Globant to transform global fan engagement with AI
FIFA has partnered with Globant to overhaul its global fan engagement strategy through an AI-powered ecosystem. Utilising Globant’s AI Pods and Glob.AI

Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 to tackle shifting security landscape
Intersec Saudi Arabia 2026 will examine the integration of cyber and physical security as organisations adapt to digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

AI is making call centres more expensive – not cheaper
The BPO industry has embraced AI as a technology capable of improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer experiences, and supporting business growth. But


