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Cyble signs UAE cybersecurity MOU to supply national threat intelligence

Cyble's AI-native threat intelligence platform will support the UAE Cyber Security Council's mission to protect government and critical infrastructure.
Cyble's AI-native threat intelligence platform will support the UAE Cyber Security Council's mission to protect government and critical infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
Cloud Infrastructure
Enterprise Software

DESC and Microsoft deploy real-time Zero Trust dashboard for Dubai

Dubai Electronic Security Center and Microsoft have built a live dashboard tracking government entities' compliance with Dubai's Information Security Regulation.
Dubai Electronic Security Center and Microsoft have built a live dashboard tracking government entities' compliance with Dubai's Information Security Regulation.
Cybersecurity
Quantum

Help AG launches Quantum 360 post-quantum security suite at GISEC 2026

The e& cybersecurity arm unveiled a three-service post-quantum readiness portfolio for UAE government and enterprise customers at GISEC Global in Dubai.
The e& cybersecurity arm unveiled a three-service post-quantum readiness portfolio for UAE government and enterprise customers at GISEC Global in Dubai.
Cybersecurity
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Atos and GCH open AI-driven SOC in Dubai for UAE market

Atos and Gulf Cyberfender Hub have launched a Dubai-based security operations centre targeting UAE data residency and national cyber resilience requirements.
Atos and Gulf Cyberfender Hub have launched a Dubai-based security operations centre targeting UAE data residency and national cyber resilience requirements.
Cybersecurity
Cloud Infrastructure
Quantum

du and QuantumGate deploy post-quantum security on UAE Hypercloud

UAE telco du and QuantumGate are bringing quantum-safe cryptography to du Tech's National Hypercloud under an MoU endorsed by the UAE Cyber Security
UAE telco du and QuantumGate are bringing quantum-safe cryptography to du Tech's National Hypercloud under an MoU endorsed by the UAE Cyber Security
Cybersecurity
Cloud Infrastructure

Kaspersky warns space systems face growing cyberattack risk

Kaspersky's ICS CERT report, presented at GISEC 2026, finds over 3,000 internet-exposed GNSS receivers vulnerable and satellite infrastructure increasingly targeted by
Kaspersky's ICS CERT report, presented at GISEC 2026, finds over 3,000 internet-exposed GNSS receivers vulnerable and satellite infrastructure increasingly targeted by
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software

Dubai DESC and FAA sign MoU to align cybersecurity and audit oversight

The two Dubai government bodies will share audit methodologies, run joint training and co-develop frameworks to address digital-environment risks.
The two Dubai government bodies will share audit methodologies, run joint training and co-develop frameworks to address digital-environment risks.
AI & ML
Semiconductors
Cloud Infrastructure

UK Sovereign AI Unit backs eleven companies with £500m mandate

A new Tracxn-sourced report maps the UK's sovereign AI stack, finding only three of the ten most-funded companies qualify cleanly on an
A new Tracxn-sourced report maps the UK's sovereign AI stack, finding only three of the ten most-funded companies qualify cleanly on an
AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Semiconductors

Lenovo expands Qira AI to 16GB PCs, wearables and third-party apps

Lenovo is broadening its Qira personal AI to lower-spec PCs, Motorola wearables and six productivity apps via a new Workato integration.
Lenovo is broadening its Qira personal AI to lower-spec PCs, Motorola wearables and six productivity apps via a new Workato integration.
AI & ML
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software

Microsoft brings Agent 365 AI governance platform to UAE data centres

Microsoft will make Agent 365 available in UAE data centres from October, giving enterprises a unified control plane to govern and secure AI agents at
Microsoft will make Agent 365 available in UAE data centres from October, giving enterprises a unified control plane to govern and secure AI agents at
Cloud Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software

Nokia Defense and C3IA sign MoU to digitise UK defence operations

The partnership combines Nokia's connectivity portfolio with C3IA's systems engineering to deliver multi-domain tactical communications under the UK MOD TacSys framework.
The partnership combines Nokia's connectivity portfolio with C3IA's systems engineering to deliver multi-domain tactical communications under the UK MOD TacSys framework.
Cloud Infrastructure

NIGCOMSAT picks Hughes JUPITER gateway for next-gen satellite programme

Nigeria's national satellite operator has contracted Hughes to supply its JUPITER ground system ahead of the NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B launches in 2028 and
Nigeria's national satellite operator has contracted Hughes to supply its JUPITER ground system ahead of the NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B launches in 2028 and
AI & ML
Cloud Infrastructure
Data Centres

Expanse raises $5.3m seed to predict AI workload compute needs

The Edinburgh-founded startup says its software right-sizes GPU and CPU allocation before a workload runs, recovering idle capacity without adding hardware.
The Edinburgh-founded startup says its software right-sizes GPU and CPU allocation before a workload runs, recovering idle capacity without adding hardware.
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Tadaa Technology wins $52m deal to build Malaysia ag-supply AI platform

Treasure Global's subsidiary will deploy its EzyTrace platform for Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture, with revenue recognition expected from Q4 2027.
Treasure Global's subsidiary will deploy its EzyTrace platform for Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture, with revenue recognition expected from Q4 2027.
Cybersecurity
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

StrikeReady raises $29m to expand AI security ops into MENA

StrikeReady has received backing from Aramco's Wa'ed Ventures, bringing total funding to $29m and funding a Saudi Arabia regional headquarters.
StrikeReady has received backing from Aramco's Wa'ed Ventures, bringing total funding to $29m and funding a Saudi Arabia regional headquarters.
Enterprise Software
Cloud Infrastructure

SMARTBUILD and Pasqua First Nation form majority Indigenous tech firm

A new Regina-based subsidiary, SMARTBUILD EID, will reserve at least 52.5% of its shares for First Nations, Métis and Inuit organisations.
A new Regina-based subsidiary, SMARTBUILD EID, will reserve at least 52.5% of its shares for First Nations, Métis and Inuit organisations.
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

XTEND named Gauntlet II top performer in $1bn US drone programme

XTEND AI Robotics has been selected as a close quarters battle leader in the Pentagon's $1bn Drone Dominance Programme after delivering 120 STRIKER systems.
XTEND AI Robotics has been selected as a close quarters battle leader in the Pentagon's $1bn Drone Dominance Programme after delivering 120 STRIKER systems.
AI & ML
Cloud Infrastructure
Cybersecurity

e& UAE and Accenture sign AI Transformation Alliance MoU

The UAE telco and the global consultancy will jointly develop AI and digital transformation programmes for government and enterprise clients across the UAE.
The UAE telco and the global consultancy will jointly develop AI and digital transformation programmes for government and enterprise clients across the UAE.
Data Centres
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Khazna and Siemens sign MoU on next-generation AI data centre tech

Khazna Data Centers and Siemens will jointly explore AI-ready infrastructure, digital twins, 800 VDC power architecture and Emirati talent development.
Khazna Data Centers and Siemens will jointly explore AI-ready infrastructure, digital twins, 800 VDC power architecture and Emirati talent development.
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software
Datatech

HID wins Saudi IoT digital identity award at LEAP 2026

Saudi Arabia's MCIT, CST and DGA named HID its IoT Leader in Digital ID Verification at the LEAP 2026 technology conference in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia's MCIT, CST and DGA named HID its IoT Leader in Digital ID Verification at the LEAP 2026 technology conference in Riyadh.
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