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Cybersecurity Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS shifted the burden to startups while enterprises escaped the Middle East outage unscathed

The real casualty of the AWS middle east outage: startups and small companies left behind

MoMar 42 min read

TechnologyGovernment & Policy

Apple strengthens global age controls as governments push stricter online safety regulations

Apple is globally rolling out advanced age verification tools to comply with increasing child safety regulations worldwide. This move will impact users and developers across the MENA region, aligning with global efforts to enhance online protection for minors.

MoFeb 252 min read

Apple strengthens global age controls as governments push stricter online safety regulations

AI & DataSaaS & Enterprise

AI writes 45% of code with security flaws, Study finds

A new study finds that nearly half of code generated by AI models contains security vulnerabilities, highlighting risks as enterprises adopt generative AI for software development.

RazaJan 312 min read

AI writes 45% of code with security flaws, Study finds

Funding & VCVision 2030

Saudi’s DSShield advances its Cybersecurity footprint with strategic Growth push

Saudi cybersecurity company DSShield raises $54 million to build a national cybersecurity platform supporting the Kingdom’s digital infrastructure and security priorities.

RazaDec 312 min read

Saudi’s DSShield advances its Cybersecurity footprint with strategic Growth push

TechnologyEvents & Conferences

Cybersecurity’s biggest names head to Riyadh for Black Hat MEA 2025

Black Hat MEA 2025 runs from December 2 to 4 in Riyadh, drawing 45,000 cybersecurity experts and 450 exhibitors. As global cybercrime losses near $10.5 trillion, the event tackles AI-driven threats, cloud security, and the future of digital defense.

James WhitemoreOct 282 min read

Cybersecurity’s biggest names head to Riyadh for Black Hat MEA 2025

TechnologyGovernment & Policy

Hadatha Centre to drive Oman’s cybersecurity innovation and research

Oman has launched the Hadatha Cybersecurity Industry Centre with Sultan Qaboos University to strengthen national cybersecurity capabilities.

James WhitemoreOct 222 min read

Hadatha Centre to drive Oman’s cybersecurity innovation and research

Funding & VCGlobal Expansion

COGNNA Bags $9.2M funding to advance agentic AI Cyber Defense

Saudi cybersecurity startup COGNNA raises $9.2M Series A to scale its AI-powered Nexus platform globally, backed by Impact46 and newly strengthened with NCA Tier 2 SOC certification.

RazaMar 122 min read

COGNNA Bags $9.2M funding to advance agentic AI Cyber Defense

StartupsFintech

Hub71 and ADIB launch the UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge in Abu Dhabi

ADIB, Hub71, and DIFC launch the UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge in Abu Dhabi, inviting startups to secure AI-driven finance.

Emily CarterFeb 112 min read

Hub71 and ADIB launch the UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge in Abu Dhabi

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