Daily Archives: March 13, 2025

Technologies

Group-IB unveils High-Tech Crime Trends Report 2025 for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa

  • GCC Countries Most Targeted from Cyber Threats by Regional State-Sponsored Actors, says Report
  • Group-IB contributed to eight major law enforcement operations across 60+ countries, leading to 1,221 cybercriminal arrests and the dismantling of over 207,000 malicious infrastructures

Dmitry Volkov, CEO of Group-IB presenting Group-IB’s High Tech Crime Trends Report 2025.

[UAE, Dubai; 13 March 2025]: State-sponsored cyber threats, including Advanced Persistent Attacks (APTs) and Hacktivism surged in the Middle East in 2024, with GCC countries emerging as primary targets. These attacks are largely fuelled by geopolitical conflicts, according to a report released by Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime.

(From L-R) Dmitry Volkov, CEO of Group-IB, Craig Jones, independent Strategic Advisor at Group-IB, and Former Director of Cybercrime at the INTERPOL and Ashraf Koheil, Regional Sales Director MEA at Group-IB, discussing the evolving cyber threat landscape across the Middle East during the launch of Group-IB’s High Tech Crime Trends Report 2025.

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Shopping & Promotions

Celebrate Eid Al Fitr with Shop & Win Rewards and Get a Chance to Win AED 200,000 in Cash Prizes as Eidiya.

  • Customers can avail the offer in 18 Participating Malls

Dubai, March 2025: This Eid Al Fitr, Shop & Win Rewards is making the celebrations even more exciting with its latest Eid in Dubai campaign, giving shoppers the chance to win a share of AED 200,000 in Eidiya. Commencing on March 15 until the second day of Eid, the campaign allows customers to shop across 18 participating malls and enter a digital raffle, where 25 lucky winners will take home cash prizes.

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Shoppers who make purchases at any participating mall during the promotion period will automatically qualify for the raffle through digital raffle that the customer can access at the retail store by simply scanning the QR code for eligible customers. . Winners will be announced over the three days of Eid, adding to the excitement of the festive season. The prize pool will be distributed across three categories, with five winners receiving AED 15,000 each, another five taking home AED 10,000 each, and fifteen winners winning AED 5,000 each.

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Health Care

Sustainable Weight Loss Takes Center Stage at RAK Hospital’s Expert Session

Mindful Eating: The Secret to Lasting Weight Loss and a Healthier Relationship with Food

  • Drastic calorie-cutting or extreme dieting could do more harm than good
  • Combining aerobic exercise and strength training vital for effective weight management
  • Chronic stress and sleep deprivation can trigger hormonal imbalances that lead to weight gain.

13 March, 2025; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – In a bid to support the community on their weight loss journey, RAK Hospital hosted an insightful and interactive session on sustainable weight management, as part of the 5th RAK Weight Loss Challenge 2025.

Led by Ruba Elhourani, Senior Clinical Dietician and Head of Department at RAK Hospital, the session aimed to educate participants on how to achieve long-term, healthy weight loss through practical and science-backed strategies.

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Technologies

VirtuWall Enters Joint Venture with Maktabi Tech to Launch ARC Studios, a Pioneering 3D Animation Studio

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14th March 2025 – VirtuWall, an innovator in immersive experiential solutions, in partnership with MaktabiTech, recently announced its joint venture, ARC Studios, to launch a state-of-the-art 3D animation powerhouse set to redefine digital content creation in the region. Based in Riyadh, ARC Studios is designed to spearhead immersive storytelling and high-quality animation, which is in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. ARC Studios is the culmination of a strategic alliance between VirtuWall and Maktabi Tech. The collaboration leverages VirtuWall’s expertise in experiential digital technology alongside Maktabi Tech’s leadership in audiovisual integrations, combining cutting-edge media production, real-time rendering, and interactive experiences to create an unparalleled creative hub.

Virtuwall is making waves in the Middle East’s digital evolution by merging creativity with technology to craft immersive experiences. The company excels in projection mapping, interactive installations, and custom visual solutions that engage audiences and elevate brand narratives. By forging strategic alliances with leading technology partners, Virtuwall redefines visual communication and sets new standards in experiential design.

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Business & Investments

RemotePass and Wafeq Partner to Automate Payroll and Accounting for UAE & KSA Businesses

Dubai – March 13, 2025: RemotePass, a UAE-based global payroll platform, and Wafeq, a UAE-based accounting software provider, have partnered to fully automate payroll accounting for businesses in the UAE and KSA. This integration seamlessly syncs payroll and financial data from RemotePass to Wafeq’s accounting system in real-time, eliminating manual entry, reducing errors, and ensuring compliance.

The two-way native integration eliminates manual entry ensuring accurate, efficient payroll reconciliation for businesses in the UAE and KSA on both platforms, resulting in an 80% reduction in payroll and expenses processing time.

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