Dubai, 23 December 2025 – The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is entering a decisive, services-led growth phase in its IT sector, as enterprises and governments accelerate large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Investments in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, and cybersecurity are reshaping technology priorities, with implementation, integration, and managed services gaining prominence over traditional software-led models.
Continue reading IT services spend in MENA set to reach up to 28% of total IT budgets as services-led transformation acceleratesCategory Archives: Technologies
New OPSWAT-Sponsored SANS Survey Reveals 21.5% ofOrganizations Experienced an ICS/OT Cyber Incident in the Past Year
Almost 38% of reported casesoriginated from ransomware attacks andmore than 40% resulted in operational downtime
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. – December 22, 2025 –OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, hasannounced findings from the SANS Institute’sThe State of ICS/OT Cybersecurity 2025reportsponsored by OPSWAT. It reveals that in the past year:
Matt Wiseman, Director of Product Marketing at OPSWAT
- 21.5% of organizations experienced a cyber incident affecting their industrial control system (ICS)/operational technology (OT).
- 37.9% of those incidents originated from ransomware attacks, and
- 40.3% resulted in operational downtime.
HONOR OPENS FLAGSHIP EXPERIENCE STORE AT DUBAI MALL, MARKING A NEW CHAPTER IN AI SMART LIVING
Opening coincides with HONOR Magic8 Pro pre-orders, reinforcing strong consumer momentum, as the pre-orders recorded strong performance across the UAE with a notable 58% increase compared to the previous generation.
Dubai, UAE – 22 December 2025 – HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, today announced the official opening of its flagship HONOR Experience Store (HES) at Dubai Mall, marking a major milestone in the brand’s retail and experiential strategy in the UAE.
Strategically located in one of the world’s most iconic retail destinations, the new HONOR Experience Store has been designed as an immersive AI Smart Living hub, bringing together retail, innovation, and experiential discovery under one roof. Thegrandopeningcoincides with the HONOR Magic8 Pro pre-order pickup day, creating a defining moment that unites flagship retail growth, product momentum, and direct consumer engagement at a single destination.
Debo Zhang, General Manage HONOR GCC, said: “The official opening of our flagship HONOR Experience Store at Dubai Mall marks a significant milestone for HONOR in the UAE and reflects our long-term commitment to building immersive, consumer-centric experiences as we continue to strengthen our position as a reliable and trusted brand in the market. Launching this store alongside the HONOR Magic8 Pro pre-order pickup makes the moment even more meaningful, and we are delighted by the strong pre-order response, which underscores growing consumer confidence,as we continue to grow our position as a reliable and trusted brand among consumers in the UAE.”
A New Retail Benchmark for AI Smart Living
The Dubai Mall HONOR Experience Store introduces a next-generation retail environment that redefines how consumers engage with technology. The space features dedicated immersive zones showcasing HONOR’s full ecosystem, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, and connected AI-powered lifestyle solutions.
Continue reading HONOR OPENS FLAGSHIP EXPERIENCE STORE AT DUBAI MALL, MARKING A NEW CHAPTER IN AI SMART LIVINGYango Group’s First Impact Report Highlights Economic Impact with $4B Earned by Partners
Dubai, UAE — 22 December 2025: UAE-based Yango Group published its inaugural Impact Report today, the company’s first comprehensive overview of its social, economic, and environmental contributions across more than 30 countries. The report establishes a long-term framework for how Yango measures, scales, and communicates its impact as a global technology company.
The inaugural report reflects Yango Group’s evolution from a single ride-hailing service in 2018 into a multi-service digital ecosystem supporting millions of people daily. The report highlights how Yango’s digital ecosystem empowers local businesses, expands earning opportunities for partners, and invests in the next generation of STEM talent, equipping countries with the skills and foundations needed for future digital cities and economies.
Continue reading Yango Group’s First Impact Report Highlights Economic Impact with $4B Earned by PartnersAccenture and Snowflake Drive Enterprise Reinvention with AI and Data
Accenture Snowflake Business Group launched to help global enterprises, such as Caterpillar, accelerate AI and data transformation with a new generation of AI-powered solutions
December 22, 2025 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, are expanding their collaboration to scale generative AI innovation and business outcomes for clients, such as Caterpillar. With the formation of the Accenture Snowflake Business Group, announced today, the companies can help more enterprises reinvent their business models by harnessing the power of cloud, AI and data, anchored by Accenture AI Refinery™, and recent innovations such as Snowflake Intelligence and Snowflake Cortex AI.
“In today’s rapidly evolving market, companies are under immense pressure to reinvent their operations and business models to stay ahead,” said Manish Sharma, Chief Strategy and Services Officer, Accenture. “The Accenture Snowflake Business Group will help clients to better leverage Snowflake’s unique foundation of reliable, accessible, contextualized data, coupled with Accenture’s ability to unlock the power of advanced AI for clients faster.”
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