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Omantel attracts cutting-edge AI and metaverse technologies in collaboration with Shaffra Technology

13 February 2025: Omantel has entered a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Shaffra Technology Labs to develop groundbreaking solutions leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and metaverse technologies. These solutions will be hosted within Omantel cloud services and provided to government institutions and private sector companies in the Sultanate of Oman to enhance operational efficiency. The agreement was signed during the LEAP 2025 Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Eng. Aladdin Bait Fadhel, Chief Commercial Officer of Omantel, stated: “At Omantel, our vision is to solidify our leadership role as a key enabler of Oman’s digital transformation and to be the premier provider of innovative technology solutions in the region. Our collaboration with Shaffra will significantly contribute to developing cutting-edge technology solutions, particularly in artificial intelligence, for our customers”.

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What If Your Tablet Could Work Like a PC?

Huawei Might Soon Make It Happen

Remember the tablet dream we have been promised for years? Untethered productivity, creativity on the go, a device that is both effortlessly portable and genuinely powerful. Yes, we’ve seen glimpses of it. But none of them were really as good as a laptop. Instead, tablets have always been the middle child of tech. Too big to replace your phone, too limited to replace your laptop. They’ve mostly been relegated to second-screen status, content consumption hubs, or maybe, a slightly oversized e-reader. They were the sidekick, never quite the hero. That might be about to change though.

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Nearly Half of Business Users Targeted by Email Attacks in H2 2024, Acronis Report

  • Nearly a third of all emails received in H2 2024 were spam, with 1.4% containing malware or phishing links
  • The UAE was one of the countries most targeted by malware in December 2024, and reported the highest percentage of blocked malicious URLs (16.2%) that month

Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at Acronis

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 13, 2025 – Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, released its biannual report titled, “Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H2 2024: The rise of AI-driven threats”. This edition reveals a significant rise in email cyberattacks; a staggering 197% increase detected in H2 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with a 21% rise in attacks per organization. From July to December 2024, nearly 50% of users were targeted by email-based attacks at least once, and nearly a third (31.4%) of all emails received in H2 2024 were spam, with 1.4% containing malware or phishing links.

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ZainTECH CloudHub sets new Standard with outstanding NCA Compliance Results in Saudi Arabia

  • Reinforcing leadership in secure, innovative cloud solutions that empower businesses to thrive in an evolving digital landscape
  • One of select providers across the Kingdom to earn the prestigious Class C Certification

Riyadh, KSA, 11 February 2025 – ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has achieved a significant milestone with its CloudHub platform, successfully completing a rigorous audit by the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The platform achieved exceptional compliance scores of 98% for Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) and 92% for Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (CCC), making ZainTECH one of fewer than 20 providers across the Kingdom to earn the prestigious Class C Certification.

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Vivek Anand Oberoi Unveils the Power of AI and Blockchain for Traditional Businesses at Davos

Davos, February, 2025: The World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos witnessed a compelling address by multifaceted Indian actorpreneur and philanthropist Vivek Anand Oberoi. The real estate, edutech, fintech, agritech and sustainable luxury mogul outlined his ambitious vision spanning blockchain and digital transformation. Speaking at multiple forums including the Maharashtra Pavilion, Oberoi showcased how technology is reshaping traditional industries across India.

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