Technologies

Positive Technologies: 80% of cyberattacks in the Middle East result in confidential data breaches

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are the most frequently mentioned countries in the region on the dark web

Positive Technologies, a leader in result-driven cybersecurity, has conducted a study on cyberthreats facing countries in the Middle East. The study examines the impact of digital transformation, the rise of organized cybercrime, and the dynamics of the underground market in the region. One in three successful cyberattacks in the Middle East was carried out by APT groups that commonly target government institutions and critical infrastructure. While the rapid adoption of new IT solutions in the region boosts efficiency across industries, it also increases their exposure to cyberattacks.

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Technologies

CPX Partners with ISC2 to Strengthen Cybersecurity Talent Development Across the MENA Region

Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 7 2025:  CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, has announced a strategic partnership with ISC2, the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals.

The collaboration aims to advance cybersecurity skills and workforce development by providing professionals with access to industry-recognized certifications and training programs. In response to the growing cybersecurity skills gap across the MENA region, the partnership offers a timely and strategic solution, empowering organizations and governments to build a robust pipeline of skilled professionals equipped to meet the demands of an increasingly digital and AI-driven future.

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Technologies

Space42 Advances Direct-to-Device Satellite Messaging Through Collaboration with Gatehouse Satcom

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 07 May, 2025 – Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has achieved a successful collaboration between its mobile satellite services subsidiary Thuraya and Gatehouse Satcom, a Danish-based software company specializing in mission-critical satellite communications, to advance direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity.

The project demonstrated NB-IoT applications over Space42’s L band geostationary satellites using 3GPP-compliant release 17 technology, ensuring alignment with global standards and future scalability. This will set the foundation for the launch of Thuraya Direct, a new messaging and IoT service slated for commercial deployment in Q4 2025.

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Business & Investments

Germany and Italy Showcase Largest-Ever National Participation at Airport Show 2025 in Dubai

  • 25 Italian companies display innovative, efficient, and sustainable airport solutions
  • Kay Barenfanger: The pavilion serves as a central platform to showcase advanced technologies
  • 22 German companies participate under industry organisation GATE
  • Lorenzo Fanara: “Italian companies contribute to a forward-looking vision that aligns with the UAE’s
  • Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Embassy in the UAE collaborate with Air Tech Italy to bring the strongest contingent

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 7, 2025: Germany and Italy have emerged as the most prominent national participants at the Airport Show 2025, with a total of 47 companies exhibiting a diverse range of airport and aviation-related technologies. The exhibition, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, highlights the growing global collaboration in smart, sustainable aviation infrastructure.

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Global Police Leaders, Decision-Makers, and Technology Experts to Convene in Dubai

World Police Summit to Launch Next Tuesday

7 May 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Police has finalised preparations the World Police Summit 2025, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The summit will commence next Tuesday at the Dubai World Trade Centre and will run for three days, bringing together police leaders, law enforcement agencies, global experts, and prominent international organizations to discuss the future of policing and global security cooperation.

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